Greg Adamsick

About the Author

 

Greg Adamsick, Vice President of Global Futures & Options at RCM Asset Management, helps clients seize opportunities in the futures and options markets and satisfy portfolio needs. His passion for the markets was born on the CBOT and CME trading floors over 20 years ago. Relying on a combination of technical and fundamental indicators, Greg has developed a unique global macro perspective that helps him identify points of change in the markets. Greg Adamsick can be reached at gadamsick@rcmam.com.      

 

TRADING FUTURES, OPTIONS ON FUTURES AND RETAIL OFF-EXCHANGE FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS INVOLVES SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF LOSS AND IS NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL INVESTORS. YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY CONSIDER WHETHER TRADING IS SUITABLE FOR YOU IN LIGHT OF YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES, KNOWLEDGE AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES. YOU MAY LOSE ALL OR MORE THAN YOUR INITIAL INVESTMENT. PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.


So that’s what volatility looks like

Greg Adamsick
January 19, 2015

It is hard to argue that the single biggest global macro factor influencing the markets these last years has been central bank monetary policy! 

Riding the unpredictable yield curve

Greg Adamsick
December 30, 2014

One of the most surprising moves of 2014 has been the flattening of the Treasury yield curve.

Conflicted Fed creates opportunity

Greg Adamsick
December 24, 2014
There were three dissents among the voters in this FOMC meeting which in itself is a bit unusual but the fact that two came from the “Hawkish” side and one from the “Dovish” side shows the wide range of opinions on the economy.

Lower crude produces winners & losers

Greg Adamsick
December 17, 2014
For the U.S. consumer the economic boost provided by lower gasoline costs is hitting at the perfect time. The Federal Reserve just ended their extensive QE stimulus program at the end of October with hope the economy could stand on its own.

Central banks take center stage

Greg Adamsick
November 23, 2014
Because of the success of the Fed’s policies the U.S. economy looks to be on firm footing; giving the Fed room to begin implementing its exit strategy to return to normal policies.

Ride crude bear by shorting RBOB

Greg Adamsick
November 15, 2014
The average gasoline price at the pump according to Gasbuddy.com broke through the $3.00 level this past week and today was at $2.91, a level not seen since late 2010.

Bank of Japan helps breakdown in gold

Greg Adamsick
November 3, 2014
Gold and silver are feeling the pressure of the combined drag of deflationary fears in the Eurozone, a slowing Asia and a stronger U.S. dollar. Gold finished the month of October down 3.3% and Silver down 5.6%.

Eurodollar curve sees violent move

Greg Adamsick
October 20, 2014
Wednesday Oct. 15 will be remembered for a long time as the day the dam protecting fixed income shorts gave way to a violent short covering rally.

ECB provides clue to new carry trade

Greg Adamsick
October 5, 2014
While many of the consequences of stimulating economic growth through currency devaluation and cuts in interest rates are known and intended, some are not. In the case of Japan’s lost decade, for example, a depressed currency and low interest rates led to carry trading.

What’s next in post-QE world?

Greg Adamsick
September 16, 2014
With QE nearly finished the Fed now has to outline their plans going forward. Will there continue to be reinvestment of the QE bonds that roll off, what many expect or will market conditions decide that.