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Q3 Earnings: Tech Sector In Focus

Q3 Earnings: Tech Sector In Focus

Image Source: UnsplashA big contributing factor to the market’s loss of momentum over the last three months is rising interest rates and the ‘higher-for-longer’ view of Fed policy. The interest rate issue is an even more significant headwind for Tech stocks, given their perceived ‘long duration’ status.You can see this in the chart below, which shows […]
Macro-To-Micro Power Hour: A Nightmare On Wall Street?

Macro-To-Micro Power Hour: A Nightmare On Wall Street?

Image Source: UnsplashIn this episode, Samantha LaDuc and Craig Shapiro discuss the current volatile market conditions, the impact of geopolitical risks, rising yields, a strong dollar, and the earnings season. They delve into the specifics of treasury market issues, government deficits, and the potential for a government shutdown, discussing how these factors are influencing the market […]
Coca-Cola Launches 100% Recycled Plastic Bottles In Canada

Coca-Cola Launches 100% Recycled Plastic Bottles In Canada

Image Source: PixabayThe Coca-Cola Company (KO) announced today the launch of 100% recycled plastic bottles in Canada, with all 500 ml sparkling beverages bottles – including flagship brands Coca-Cola, Sprite and Fanta – in the country using 100% recycled plastic, excluding caps and labels, by early 2024.According to the company, the move will save 7.6 million […]
Potential Of Silver ETFs: A Wise Investment Choice

Potential Of Silver ETFs: A Wise Investment Choice

Image Source: PixabayIn the fast-paced world of finance, staying ahead of the curve and making informed investment decisions is vital. Among the myriad options available, Silver Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have emerged as a compelling choice for savvy investors. Let’s delve into the world of silver ETFs and discover why they are gaining momentum.What are Silver ETFs?In the ever-evolving […]
Macro: Auto Sales — It’s All About Inventory Replenishment

Macro: Auto Sales — It’s All About Inventory Replenishment

Image Source: UnsplashCorporate GovernanceSales firmed to an annual rate 16.23 million units in September after dropping below 16 million in August. This is about 7% higher than the historic average. Buyers delayed purchases because of price spikes and lack of inventory.The more interesting and important data are the production and inventory numbers. Production continues to rise […]
Metals Report For Friday, October 27

Metals Report For Friday, October 27

Image Source: PixabayIn this video, Ira Epstein reviews the day’s trading in the gold and other relevant metal markets.Video Length: 00:11:23More By This Author:SPDR ETF Report For Thursday, October 26Financial Markets Report For Thursday, October 26 Metals Report For Thursday, October 26
EUR/USD Pulls Back From Day’s High, Fails To Capture 1.0600

EUR/USD Pulls Back From Day’s High, Fails To Capture 1.0600

Image Source: Unsplash The EUR/USD is seeing a pullback from the day’s highs as risk aversion takes a bite on Friday. The US Dollar is seeing a recovery heading into the Friday closing bell, bouncing from the day’s lows. US PCE came in as-expected, investors to turn their eyes toward Fed’s next rate call. The EUR/USD slipped back […]
Shattered Diamonds

Shattered Diamonds

Image Source: PixabayYet another failure for the permabulls. Seasonality THIS, baby………..More By This Author:A Couple Of Points ETF Walkabout For Monday, Oct. 23 Redemption
Real Wage Growth And Inflation Prospects

Real Wage Growth And Inflation Prospects

Image Source: PixabayOn MarketPlace with Justin Ho, yesterday. I remarked that wage growth (on a 12-month basis) still outstripping inflation.Figure 1: Year-on-Year growth rate of average hourly earnings for private sector production and nonsupervisory workers adjusted by CPI (blue), leisure and hospitality services (tan), median hourly earnings of all workers (green). Source: BLS, Atlanta Fed Wage Growth Tracker, and […]
Stocks And Precious Metals Charts – Tail Risks

Stocks And Precious Metals Charts – Tail Risks

Image Source: UnsplashGold and silver rallied higher today out of their coiling patterns, as the war in the Mideast intensified. Stocks finished weakly again, grappling with the risks of the fog of war.VIX rose.The Dollar chopped sideways finishing largely unchanged.And so it begins again.Have a pleasant weekend.More By This Author:Stocks And Precious Metals Charts – Option Expiration […]