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Dollar Off To Best Start To A Year Since 2005
Image Source: PixabayThe U.S. Dollar Index peaked in fall of 2022, the highest it had been in nearly two decades, rising in response to aggressive interest rate hikes. The index measures the value of the U.S. dollar against a basket of major currencies from six countries. A gain indicates the dollar is appreciating against the basket, and vice-versa.The euro is […]
Keep An Eye On 3 Permian Stocks As Oil Price Is Still Healthy
Image: ShutterstockThe bullish trend in oil prices looks set to continue, favoring exploration and production activities. Upstream players are likely to keep increasing their operations in prolific shale resources, consequently raising the count of drilling rigs. With the uptick in drilling activities, production is expected to increase, benefiting businesses involved in exploration and production. Oil Price Still […]
Why Investors Shouldn’t Give Up On AI, “Big Tech” In 2024 (Plus: The Path To S&P 5,100+)
Image Source: PixabayKeith Fitz-Gerald is Principal at the Fitz-Gerald Group, as well as a long-time market analyst, researcher, writer, and commentator. In this video segment for 2024, we explain why investors should not give up on Artificial Intelligence (AI) or “Big Tech” this year, even after such a strong 2023 for both.We add that people should take a broader view of […]
Three New Year’s Resolutions To Increase Your Wealth
Image Source: PixabayIt’s not too late. Whether you’re hoping for a comfortable retirement or getting ready to make a big purchase, everybody needs to do a bit of planning ahead. We’re just a few days into the New Year. And there’s no better time to commit to some simple changes that will improve your finances.Many people make […]
Crazy Woman Holding Your Money?
Image Source: PexelsLet’s say you asked someone where they put their money, and they said ‘Crazy Woman.’ Would you think they were crazy? Well, maybe they wouldn’t be.There is actually a bank holding company called Crazy Woman Creek Bancorp Incorporated (CRZY), which you can buy stock in, by the way. It was founded in 1936 and is […]
The Case For Investing In Aluminum With The ALUM ETF
Image Source: PixabayIn this video, we delve into the launch of the USCF Aluminum Strategy Fund (ALUM) and explore the importance of metals for electrification and the energy transition with John Love, CEO at USCF.We discuss the role of aluminum and other key metals in driving the shift towards sustainable energy solutions and the potential investment […]
4 Stocks To Watch As Bitcoin Rally Continues Into 2024
Image Source: DepositPhotosAfter a solid 2023, cryptocurrencies have started this year on a high. Bitcoin, the world’s most prominent cryptocurrency, has particularly been on a dream run over the past couple of months and the rally is set to gain pace in the coming months as multiple positive developments have given investors’ sentiment a boost.Bitcoin […]
What Is The Difference Between A Ratio Spread And A Backspread? Ratio Spread Call Ratio Spread Backspreads Put Backspread Conclusion
Today, we are looking at the difference between a ratio spread and a backspread.Ratio spreads, and backspreads are options strategies that involve buying and selling options with different numbers of contracts.Let’s start with the ratio spread.Ratio SpreadConsider the ratio spread as a credit collection strategy similar to selling put options.However, the ratio spread has a long option in front of […]
ECB Rate-Cut Odds Tumble As EU Inflation Re-Accelerates In December
Eurozone inflation re-accelerated in December, breaking seven months of declines, leaving analysts questioning whether The ECB will be able to cut rates as aggressively as the market had thought.Euro area headline HICP inflation rose 52bp in December to 2.92% YoY, in line with consensus expectations.The breakdown by main expenditure categories showed services inflation remained unchanged at 4.0%YoY, and non-energy […]
A Muddle-Through Year
First, let me wish you the best for the new year. I look forward to exploring it with you.It’s forecast season again, the time when people like me tell people like you what will happen this year. Sadly, we are often wrong. It turns out predictions are hard, especially those about the future (with apologies […]
