Japan’s economic outlook is starting to weaken as manufacturers are beginning to feel the affects of a strong Yen and U.S. downturn.

The US dollar picked up very slightly against most of the major currencies as Q4 GDP figures were finalized in line with expectations and personal consumption was revised higher.

Professional system trader Art Collins shares his daily biases in the index, bonds and currency futures markets for March 27.

The price of gold bounced up $16 yesterday, to close at $935. Have we seen the bottom of this correction? Is this the moment to buy? Is this the last opportunity we will have to buy gold under $1,000 in our lifetimes?

Upcoming fourth quarter GDP and personal consumption final readings aren’t expected to deviate from their preliminary numbers. However, the recent trend for U.S. fundamental data has been to severely disappoint, with consumer confidence, home prices and durable goods orders underwhelming.

The euro broke 1.58 against the US dollar today, leaving many traders wondering whether the next stop will be 1.60.

US dollar pessimism heightened as fresh data hampered the growth outlook for the troubled economy.

Professional system trader Art Collins shares his daily biases in the index, bonds and currency futures markets for March 26.

American markets continue to do what they do best: separating fools from their money.

The feel good sentiment currently permeating the markets may get another boost as U.S. durable goods orders are expected to rebound 0.8% in February from -5.3% the month prior.