The week started on an ugly note except for those who have a long exposure to energy related assets. The crumbling dovish Federal Reserve (Fed) expectations at the wake of a blowout jobs report from the US, the lack of further stimulus measures from China and the mounting geopolitical tensions in the Middle East give investors a hard time at the start of thi ... Show More
Yesterday
This is Panic Buying
Global equities are charging to fresh highs, led by a handful of technology giants, even as inflation remains elevated, yields keep rising, oil hovers near uncomfortable levels and geopolitical tensions refuse to fade. From SoftBank to Samsung, SK Hynix, TSMC and Micron, investor ... Show More
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Oct 2024
10-10-24 Rising Volatility, China Stimulus, & Storms' Economic Surge - What They Mean For Portfolios
All was not hunky-dory in the recent Fed meeting, as the FOMC Meeting minutes reveal a split-decision on lowering rates by 50-bps vs 25-bps. Meanwhile, in the markets, the S&P is having its Best Year Ever since the "turn of the century." The current, rising wedge is both a bullis ... Show More
46m 29s
Sep 2025
Precious metals shine as markets open September
August saw strong gains in global equities, particularly in the Dow Jones, as well as indices in both China, and Japan. Gold has hit a four-month high nearing USD 3,500 per ounce this morning, driven by concerns over the Federal Reserve’s independence and uncertainty around US ta ... Show More
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