Maria R. Padilla Hurd, CMT, Author at Greenwich Creek Capital

Some Perspective, Noise Aside

Market Commentary

Some Perspective, Noise Aside.

The stock market had a volatile week, with both news and price noise. So, let’s…

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Maria R. Padilla Hurd, CMT2019-10-11

Market Commentary

Copper and the Bond Market: Take 2

May 8, 2019 A few weeks ago, we wrote about copper. We discussed the metal…

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Maria R. Padilla Hurd, CMT2019-05-08

Market Commentary

A Closer Look at Copper & Its Buddies: Platinum & Gold

April 23, 2019 In our last financial market outlook “A Visit with Dr. Copper”, we analyzed…

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Maria R. Padilla Hurd, CMT2019-04-23

Market Commentary

A Visit With Dr. Copper

April 12, 2019 In our last post we wrote: The Chinese government seems to be…

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Maria R. Padilla Hurd, CMT2019-04-12

Market Commentary

A Word on the U.S. & China: the World’s Largest Economies

April 3, 2019 It’s always important to follow U.S. and Chinese economic reports, as the…

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Maria R. Padilla Hurd, CMT2019-04-03

Market Commentary

Will Steve Moore be the Market’s White Knight?

March 29, 2019 Global growth concerns continued this week. On Wednesday, data on Chinese industrial…

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Maria R. Padilla Hurd, CMT2019-03-29

Market Commentary

Are Investors Pricing-In a Rate Cut?

March 26, 2019 On Wednesday 20th, the Federal Reserve (Fed) announced its plans to remain…

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Maria R. Padilla Hurd, CMT2019-03-26

Market Commentary

3 Things to Consider Post-Fed Comment

January 31, 2019 Yesterday the market rallied on the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) announcement that it…

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Maria R. Padilla Hurd, CMT2019-01-31

Market Commentary

What to Look for in the Christmas Rally

November 27, 2018 The Christmas rally, or “Santa Claus rally,” happens usually during the last…

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Maria R. Padilla Hurd, CMT2018-11-28

Market Commentary

The Role of the U.S. Dollar in Financial Markets

Currencies are one of the four main asset classes (bonds, stocks, commodities, currencies) in investment…

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Maria R. Padilla Hurd, CMT2018-08-16