Into The Storm: What Next?

May 11, 2024 00:22:08
Into The Storm: What Next?
Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog
Into The Storm: What Next?

May 11 2024 | 00:22:08

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Show Notes

This is my weekly market update, starting in the US, crossing to Europe, then Asia and ending in Australia plus commodities and crypto. An unusually strong solar storm hit the Earth overnight producing northern lights in the US and Europe and southern lights across Australia, including Queensland. Bright auroras were visible at unusually low latitudes. The G5 geomagnetic conditions could potentially disrupt power and communications with warnings to governments and critical infrastructure operators about the potential impacts on infrastructure and essential services. This reminded me that things can be unpredictable, and markets risk surprises in the weeks and months ahead, […]

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