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Copper Market Commentary – Tuesday, Dec. 19

Dec 19, 2023 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

Image Source: Pexels Copper Rally ResumesCopper prices are turning higher today with the metal once again keeping pressure on the 3.9410 resistance level, suggesting risks of a breakout higher. The metal has advanced well off the October lows and, despite some correction lower at the start of the month, is now back up near Q3 highs. […]

BTC/USD Forecast: Looks For Buyers On Dips

Dec 19, 2023 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

Overall, the Bitcoin market is in a dynamic phase, influenced by broader economic factors and investor sentiment. On Monday, Bitcoin experienced a slight decrease in its trading value, testing the 20-day EMA indicator and the significant $40,000 level. This $40,000 mark is not just a big round number but also a psychological barrier and a point where […]

Market Blast – Tuesday, December 19

Dec 19, 2023 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

FreepikThe FuseEquity futures are marginally higher as volatility remains benign. Indices are trying to follow through from yesterday’s fairly strong performance. The SPX 500 still has the old highs in sight.Interest Rates are modestly lower across the curve but are rather stable. The yield curve is highly inverted now between the 2 and 10 year […]

USD/JPY Rally Loses Steam Right Below The 145.00 Resistance Area

Dec 19, 2023 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

The Dollar capitalizes on Yen’s weakness after BoJ´s dovish statement. The BoJ crushes hopes of an exit from its ultra-loose policy and hints at further easing if needed. USD/JPY broader trend remains bearish while below 145. The US Dollar rallied during most of Tuesday´s European market session after the Bank of Japan disappointed investors with […]

Gold Forecast: Markets Continue To See Upward Pressure Overall

Dec 19, 2023 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

On Monday, the gold markets started relatively quietly. However, looking ahead, there’s a strong likelihood of an upward trend, influenced by various macroeconomic factors. A key driver here is the Federal Reserve’s stance on monetary policy. If the Fed continues its current policy direction, this could exert considerable upward pressure on gold prices over the long term. This could […]

Japanese Market Commentary – Tuesday, Dec. 19

Dec 19, 2023 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

Image Source: Pixabay JPY Under PressureThe Japanese Yen has weakened sharply across early European trading on Tuesday following the Bank of Japan’s December monetary policy meeting overnight. Despite the usual speculation that the BOJ is headed towards policy normalization and expectations of a potential ‘signal’, the BOJ once again held policy unchanged and reaffirmed its commitment […]

European Stock: Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

Dec 19, 2023 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

TM Editors’ note: This article discusses a penny stock and/or microcap. Such stocks are easily manipulated; do your own careful due diligence.Company: Bayerische Motoren Werke AGBloomberg ticker: BMW GRMarket cap: US$63,813mBackground: Bayerische Motoren Werke AG is a Germany-based automobile and motorcycle manufacturer. The Company divides its activities into four segments: Automotive, Motorcycles, Financial Services, and Other Entities. The Automotive […]

Federal Student Loans Drive Up College Tuition Levels

Dec 19, 2023 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

Image Source: DepositPhotosMises Wire contributor Kevin Van Elswyk, in his November 29 contributor “Student Loans: The Continuing Crisis That Is Getting Worse,” nicely summarizes the current confusion and scandal of federal student loan programs, which at this point appear a miasma that will likely turn into an outright student grant program as more and more of these loan balances […]

Is Healthcare Spending Leveling Out At Last?

Dec 19, 2023 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

Image Source: Pixabay Is the rise in US healthcare spending slowing down? For perspective, healthcare spending as a share of GDP had been rising steadily over the half-century prior to 2010: 5% of GDP in 1960, 6.9% of GDP in 1970, 8.9% of GDP in 1980, 12.1% of GDP in 1990, 13.3% of GDP in 2000, […]

Biden’s AI Bill Of Rights May Just Be Another Censorship Plan

Dec 19, 2023 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

“Never let a good crisis go to waste.” The once-overheard quote uttered by one of Barack Obama’s advisors now represents the unjustifiable expansion and abuse of government powers of the Joe Biden era. With the pandemic arrived a litany of experiments that proved disastrous, from distance learning and expansion of the money supply to lockdowns. […]