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A few key themes have emerged in 2018 which are divergent in some ways and could be an indication of what’s to come over the next 12 to 18 months.

The miners that experienced the greatest losses during the past five trading days were IamGold (IAG), Silver Wheaton (SLW), Goldcorp (GG), and Primero Mining (PPP). These miners fell 7.5%, 6.0%, 6.2%, and 57.5%, respectively.

On Monday, July 17, gold futures for August expiration closed at $1,233.7 an ounce after having touched the day’s high of $1,235.4 per ounce.

In this article, we’ll look at Wall Street analysts’ forecasts for Weatherford International’s (WFT) shares following its 2Q16 earnings release.

Both Russia (RSX) and Brazil (EWZ) are experiencing cost-push inflation. Both economies are highly dependent on commodities.

Investors are worried about the ultimate consequences of a Brexit and whether volatility will stay high. In this series, we’ll see how you can protect your capital without compromising on returns.

Approximately 67% of Wall Street analysts tracking Weatherford International rate it as a “buy” or equivalent.

In this article, we’ll analyze the correlation between Weatherford International’s (WFT) stock price and West Texas Intermediate (or WTI) crude oil’s price.

In 2Q16, analysts expect adjusted earnings per share (or EPS) of -$0.29 for Weatherford International (WFT).

Headline payroll figures seem to have faded somewhat in significance, at least when it comes to foreshadowing action by the Fed.

The Chinese yuan devaluation has been the major driver of the massive volatility in the foreign exchange markets over the last two weeks.

Select areas of the EM debt sector hold good potential, as many of these countries exhibit low leverage levels and are currently funded through year-end.

There are still very few bargains out there for people buying bonds, and some areas of the bond market are more vulnerable to rising rates than others.

U.S. stocks are no longer cheap, and that has stocks outside U.S. borders looking even more reasonable. Specifically, I see opportunities in Japan.

Of course, a strengthening U.S. economy may have a downside. If the Federal Reserve (or Fed) increases interest rates too soon or by too much, markets could be rattled.

Your total return depends on both equity and currency returns, which are sensitive to economic, political, and market events, and fluctuate over time.

In the short term, recent market action isn’t as irrational as it might appear. First, there’s no clear link between these events and near-term economic or earnings growth.

While the U.S. corporate sector has experienced little or even negative earnings growth in recent fiscal years, Japanese firms have posted solid earnings growth.

So far, 2014 has been the year of the falling stocks in Japan. But according to Russ, Japan still stands out as one of the few potential bargains in the developed world.