Weekly Market Outlook: Focus on Inflation Data and Geopolitical Factors
Markets Weekly Outlook – Inflation Data & Geopolitics to Dominate Read More: Gold Price Analysis: Is the $2,600 Breakout a Bullish Signal or a Temporary Retracement? Week in Review: DXY Continues Advance, as EU and UK Growth Struggles Continue Europe and the UK are the biggest losers this week both from a geopolitical risk and […]
Trump’s Economic Policies Could Propel US Stock Market Growth
Trump’s economic agenda may boost US stocks U.S. stocks are extending their lead over global peers and some investors believe that dominance could grow if President-elect Donald Trump can implement his economic platform without becoming mired in a full-blown trade war or ballooning the federal deficit. The S&P 500 .SPX has gained over 24% in 2024, putting it well […]
Aussie Dollar Dips as RBA’s Bullock Addresses Trump’s Victory
Aussie slips, RBA’s Bullock responds to Trump win The Australian dollar is lower on Friday after posting sharp gains a day earlier. In the European session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6637, down 0.61% on the day. The Aussie has been swinging wildly in a week that included the US presidential election and central bank rate […]
Nvidia’s Earnings Are Approaching: Key Insights Wall Street Is Monitoring
Nvidia earnings are on deck. Here’s what Wall Street is watching for Expectations are high for Nvidia’s earnings. Nvidia is expected to report fiscal 2025 third-quarter results Wednesday after the close. Analysts see the darling chipmaker posting a profit of 75 cents per share on revenue of $33.16 billion, per LSEG. Both figures represent more […]
Gold Price Analysis: Is the $2,600 Breakout a Bullish Indicator or Just a Short-Term Retracement?
Gold Price Analysis: Is the $2,600 Breakout a Bullish Signal or a Temporary Retracement? Most Read: Will the Fed-ECB Policy Gap Sink the Euro? EUR/USD Analysis Gold bulls came out of the blocks with speed this week as heightened geopolitical tensions in Europe dominated the weekend. News that the US has authorized Ukraine to use […]
Wall Street Anticipates a ‘Normal’ Year for Stocks in 2025 Following Historic Rally
Wall Street forecasts ‘normal’ year for stocks in 2025 after historic rally After two years of annual gains north of 20% for the S&P 500 (^GSPC), Wall Street strategists think 2025 will see a more measured year for stocks. On Monday, BMO Capital Markets chief investment strategist Brian Belski initiated a 2025 year-end target of […]
Brent Oil Prices Remain Stable Despite OPEC’s Lower Demand Forecast: What Lies Ahead?
Brent Oil Prices Steady Despite OPEC Demand Forecast Cut. Where to Next? Most Read: Gold (XAU/USD) Prices Slide as US Dollar (DXY) Rally Continues Oil prices are holding firm today following a 5% decline over the previous two trading days. A stronger US Dollar and hopes of a Middle East peace deal have also weighed […]
RFK Jr. Minimizes His Anti-Vaccine History, Yet Continues to Raise Doubts
RFK Jr. Is Playing Down His Anti-Vaxxer Past — But He’s Still Casting Doubt In order to find any information on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine policy on his Make America Healthy Again website, you must first scroll through sections asking for donations, official MAHA merch, and an ad offering the opportunity to “secure your place” […]
Weekly Market Outlook: PMI Data, UK Inflation, and the Soft Landing Dilemma
Markets Weekly Outlook – PMI Data, UK Inflation and the Soft Landing Conundrum Read More: Trading USD/CHF: What to Expect After the US Dollar’s Multi-Month Highs Week in Review: Soft Landing in Jeopardy? A week that promised much is drawing to a somber close. Following two action packed weeks, this week which included US CPI […]
Doomsday Investors Warn of Imminent Market Volatility
Doomsday Investors Are Sounding the Alarm on Upcoming Volatility Hedge-fund managers who do best in choppy markets are not convinced by the postelection euphoria. These managers, like the $16 billion firm Universa Investments, believe warning signs are flashing. One data point signaling markets may be at a peak: Warren Buffett is holding more cash than […]