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Low Market Volatility Can Be Dangerous

Low Market Volatility Can Be Dangerous

Image Source: Pexels We are currently experiencing low market volatility. You might feel like you can relax a bit, but don’t relax too much. This market condition can be dangerous.I always pay attention to market volatility, as it allows me to track the movement and range of the market. When volatility is rising or sitting at […]
MoMo And FOMO Driving The Market

MoMo And FOMO Driving The Market

Image Source: Unsplash “Don’t Fight the Tape” is one of the most tried and true investment adages. When the market is grinding higher, it rarely behooves investors to fight the prevailing trend. Yet amidst the wide divergences that we see among key equity indicators, the outcomes appear to be increasingly binary. Indices like the S&P 500 (SPX) increasingly […]
The “Last Mile” Of Disinflation

The “Last Mile” Of Disinflation

Jason Furman is out today with an article in the WSJ that the Fed should not be in any rush to lower rates, arguing that “the last mile” to 2% inflation is likely to be the hardest. While the article is behind a paywall, the illustration (and his endorsement of it) as well as his […]
Ethereum Hits Three-Week Low Of $3,362, Begins To Stabilize

Ethereum Hits Three-Week Low Of $3,362, Begins To Stabilize

Image Source: Pixabay The cryptocurrency market faced a tumultuous start to June, with Bitcoin’s price plummeting to $65,000, sparking concerns among investors. This decline was precipitated by several unfavourable developments, including macroeconomic uncertainties, Bitcoin miners capitulating, ETF outflows, and significant whale distribution. These factors combined to drive a substantial correction across major cryptocurrencies, including Ethereum, which saw […]
US Supreme Court to review Nvidia’s appeal in crypto mining lawsuit

US Supreme Court to review Nvidia’s appeal in crypto mining lawsuit

The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a bid by Nvidia, the artificial intelligence chipmaker, to dismiss a securities fraud lawsuit accusing the company of misleading investors about the extent of its sales to the crypto industry.The lawsuit is led by the Stockholm-based investment management firm E. Ohman J:or Fonder AB and seeks unspecified […]
How Washington And The Fed Caused The Commercial Real Estate Crisis

How Washington And The Fed Caused The Commercial Real Estate Crisis

Mainstream financial news today is replete with stories about “distress” in the commercial real estate market. But what is the precise nature of this distress, and what implications does it have for those outside of the respective industry or asset class? More importantly, what set of factors contributed to the distress, and what does that […]
Is Ripple’s XRP Gearing Up For A Big Price Breakout?

Is Ripple’s XRP Gearing Up For A Big Price Breakout?

Image by WorldSpectrum from Pixabay   A symmetrical triangle pattern that may break out is formed while closely observing the price movement of Ripple (XRP). With converging trendlines, this pattern suggests a time when the forces of buyers and sellers balance out in anticipation of a potential price increase or fall in XRP. XRP Price and Market Sentiment  CoinMarketCap data […]
Bitcoin price pressured by whales, long-term holders, and miners: Bitfinex

Bitcoin price pressured by whales, long-term holders, and miners: Bitfinex

Bitcoin (BTC) dropped by 4.4% last week pressured by long-term holders (LTH), whales, and miners selling their holdings, according to the latest edition of the “Bitfinex Alpha” report. The movements happened mainly through exchange sales and over-the-counter (OTC) transactions. These groups, historically known to divest during bull markets and consolidation phases, are demonstrating their market […]
US Federal Debt Interest Costs Soar To Record $890 Billion In 2024

US Federal Debt Interest Costs Soar To Record $890 Billion In 2024

The US Treasury projects net interest costs on the federal debt to reach an unprecedented $890 billion in 2024. This marks a significant increase from previous years, reflecting the growing financial burden on the US government due to rising interest rates and an expanding national debt.Key DevelopmentsProjected Interest Costs: 2024 Projection: $890 billion 2023 Comparison: Increase of […]
Stocks Edge Higher Amid Manufacturing Data

Stocks Edge Higher Amid Manufacturing Data

Stocks are slightly higher to start the holiday-shortened week, as they attempt to build off last week’s record highs. Investors are sifting through the Empire State Manufacturing Index, as they await the release of retail sales data tomorrow. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI), S&P 500 Index (SPX), and Nasdaq Composite Index (IXIC) are all above […]