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The environmental markets extrapolate & interpolate with engage emotions, as global markets “straddle” for another rollercoaster, driven on the back of the lack of consumer demand for some novelties and secondary items, while abject supply disruptions for some basic necessities propels inflation. Emotions are observed flying Helter Skelter each casting blame on the other.
Many Central & Reserve Banks have dusted off their play books with sleeves rolled in attempts to prevent overheating into possible recessions coupled with loan defaults for emerging or wanton economies.
The recent heat wave which unfortunately should be an alarming reminder that history repeats itself and certain cycles are like to be observed “SEQUENTIALLY” Making the decision to BUY/SELL opt-in/opt-out becomes a matter of observed readiness to take advantage of the status quo or protect against impeding danger.
Fortunately, the heat wave has not caused the death of over 20,000 as was the case in 2003. However, the death toll has not diminished, over 1,720 have been reported to have succumbed to the heat in Europe alone. The Heatwave is expected to hit the Middle East possible Israel in upcoming days. Worldwide, the effects of “post” covid -19, the Russo-Ukraine Conflict 2022, The war on Monkeypox’s return possess more strain and attention. Pockets of violence and atrocities ongoing due to financial constraints are unbecoming in various sectors.
Paradoxically as the USD consolidated more strength with the US Dollar Index spotted trading around 106.58 by US Market Close. Soaring, Consumer prices, means some households are unable to afford their usual lifestyles. Rising levels of frustrations and anger which often turn into clashes between security forces and civilians seeking to their displeasure with approved & non-demonstrations.
Meanwhile Fr. President of The European Central Bank (ECB) & Prime Minister of Italy Mr. Mario Draghi’s who resigned a few days ago, desires to bring the EUR to parity with the USD during his during tenure as ECB President with engaging a 2.6Trillon Euro QE qualitative easing (Stimulus program), is only now seen come to fruition.
EUR/USD was caught slipping to support levels at 1.013 on 22nd July 2022. This is of no consolation Except for US tourist in Europe, who may spatter a few greenbacks. for muchos goods & items.

On the other side Abenomics has been stained with the senseless assassination of Japan’s Prime Minister Abe Shinzo allegedly by Tetsuya Yamagami who is currently under arrest following detailed investigation according Japanese sources.
In Tunis hundreds protest the drafting of a new constitution,
In Ghana miscommunication led to the pelting of a member of parliament from agitated members of his constituency who failed to register their grievances accordingly.
President Bidens Middle East Tour from the 13 of July cares with it some optimisms to quell surge fuel /gas prices with his engagements with Saudi Arabia. Head of OPEC and Russia.
However, for better or worse the market seems to have priced in all the fundamentals. Fuel prices proceed to rise, despite OPEC’s agreement to adjust production.
Uncertainties with ongoing negotiations with Turkey, now acting a mediator/facilitator to grant an end to the Russo-Ukraine conflict or at least allow passage of stored up wheat & grains destined for shipping which totals over 22 million tones this could shorten the blow to acute grain shortages exacerbating inflation and gas prices.
WTI crude Oil prices for August dropped by 3% with trading observed between 94.71 – 95.55 bbl. at the time of print. In total it shed almost $30 from its $122 .0bbl in early June.
Well, it is not all gloom and doom as this too shall pass.
Other hand those positioned correctly have several opportunities with venture that carry a positive ROI Return on Investment minding the mitigating risks ether by investing green or acquiring instruments with mid to long term churns backed with history and a product! as opposed to those who are also recalibrating in the Crypto Markets.
For those paying perturbed. It seems the Crypto market is also shaking off the “dust” with perhaps Ethereum & Bitcoin harmonizing the path for the next production or creativity wave as reported during the hype surrounding the debut of NFT. However, this is likely to meet some of the dark side of the Meta Verse, Di-fi with some sought of regulation. It is interesting that it is still attracting traffic, a reason it may be advantageous to keep an eye on this.
The Bonds market seems to be thriving as well. Especially Bonds on the Chinese and some African countries.
Earnings season is not over yet despite some disappointing reports with snap chat, some tech &industrial shares weighing on US Stocks. Fundamental analysts infare that the upside outlook remains positive for (MAANG) formerly (FAANG) Meta, Amazon, Apple, Netflix & Google. i.e. From close examination Apple stocks climbed above 152 to before letting out some seem considering it 52week highs remains at 162.88 meaning there is room for the RSI to remain in the comfort zone unceremoniously.
Despite some national level attempts to cut budgets in support for research for sustainable energy and solutions. The Heat is literally on.
It is for this reason that when news emerges the MIT students have found ways to boil water faster or that India and Australia are explore how to use Cow Dung as a source of energy it is refreshing.
Today one can invest in whatever, they believe in, such as Clean Energy, Renewables, Solar Energy, Clean Cooking, Recycling, Land reclamations and Restorations, Marine & Wildlife Conservation, Forestry & Agriculture, Water Purification & Storage, & more. Apart from investing in Food Commodities (i.e. Corn, Wheat, Surgun,) These could either be traded on a vetted OTC, Through a registered Banks that trades in those instruments. or via Approved ESG platforms.
For those without liquidity self-sustenance would be a prudent consideration. i,e. going fully green, if possible, farm & grow something edible or something you could exchange or sell for a profit in your back yards or community gardens if you don’t have a farm or space there are affordable solutions.
Hence while emotions may cloud one’s thoughts. It is apparent flirting with such thinking without proper interpretation/ solutions. one may fail to take the appropriate move to hedge positions or even realize them.
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