Looking to discern between news and noise in the financial markets? The Week in Pictures might help. The latest edition contains charts and commentary on the following:
1. G20 FX Performance
2. S&P 500 Volatility Surface Steepens
3. Downside Equity Protection Remains Expensive
4. Lumber Prices Hit New High
5. Upside Surprises in Economic Data
6. Crowded Trades
7. US Dollar Positioning Turns Short
8. Commercial Real Estate Delinquencies Spike
9. Impact on S&P of Different Political Regimes
10. Pension Funds Hurt by Drop in Discount Rate