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Dividends By The Numbers In May 2024

Dividends By The Numbers In May 2024

May 2024 was a solid month for the dividend paying firms of the U.S. stock market.The best evidence of that assessment can be found in the number of favorable dividend changes recorded by Standard & Poor for the month. S&P counted 245 positive changes during May 2024, which is up significantly over the previous month’s […]
USDCAD Set For Its Most Volatile Week Of 2024

USDCAD Set For Its Most Volatile Week Of 2024

CAD has fallen against most G10 peers so far in Q2 CAD weakened by expectations for Bank of Canada rate cuts Falling oil prices heap more downward pressure on “loonie” Bloomberg model: 75% chance of 1.3533 to 1.3812 one-week trading range USDCAD traders will be closely monitoring Bank of Canada decision today   The Canadian […]
Australia’s Economy Is Slowing Down

Australia’s Economy Is Slowing Down

Image Source: Pexels  At Tuesday’s close, the Dow Jones Index (US30) was up 0.36%, while the S&P 500 Index (US500) added 0.15%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) closed positive 0.17% yesterday. The April JOLTS job openings number fell more than expected to a 3-year low, pushing 10-year T-note yields to a 2-week low and reinforcing expectations that the Fed may cut interest rates sooner rather than […]
Canadian Market Commentary – Wednesday, June 5

Canadian Market Commentary – Wednesday, June 5

BOC on WatchAll eyes are on the Bank of Canada today as Tiff Macklem and co prepare to unveil their June rate decision. The bank has been giving strong easing signals recently and with inflation falling and most economic indicators weakening, conditions appear ripe for a cut with market consensus projecting a .25% reduction today. […]
Rates Spark: US Growth Pessimism Drives Yields Lower

Rates Spark: US Growth Pessimism Drives Yields Lower

US yields have been falling for four days straight on growth pessimism. Bund yields have been dragged lower too but have less room to fall much further from here. Friday’s US payrolls will be an important data point to watch, but with yields already down significantly markets are already positioned for a disappointment. depositphotos US downbeat growth expectations are […]
Asian Stock: Bluestar Adisseo

Asian Stock: Bluestar Adisseo

TM Editors’ note: This article discusses a penny stock and/or microcap. Such stocks are easily manipulated; do your own careful due diligence.Company: Bluestar Adisseo CompanyBloomberg ticker: 600299 SHMarket cap: US$3,434mBackground: Bluestar Adisseo Company manufactures and markets feed additives. The Company’s products include organic silicone monomer, epoxy resin, bisphenol A, PBT resin, phenol, acetone, and other related chemicals. Bluestar Adisseo designs, produces […]
AUD/USD Price Analysis: Surges Despite Lackluster GDP Figures

AUD/USD Price Analysis: Surges Despite Lackluster GDP Figures

The AUD/USD price analysis shows mild bullish sentiment as the Aussie edges higher despite poor GDP data in Australia. The currency strengthened against a weak dollar after data in the previous session revealed a drop in US job openings.Data from Australia on Wednesday showed the economy slowed in the first quarter as consumer spending fell […]
A Really Bad Sign For The Economy

A Really Bad Sign For The Economy

Image Source: Pixabay  As more weak data pours in on the US economy, the more clarity it offers on the future path of ST interest rates. As that clears up, market rates are moving lower. But why? Mainstream theory demands we consider rates as entirely supply or demand factors (like QE). Yet, the past couple of […]
Two Trades To Watch: EUR/USD, FTSE Forecast – Wednesday, June 5

Two Trades To Watch: EUR/USD, FTSE Forecast – Wednesday, June 5

Image Source: Pixabay  EUR/USD holds steady ahead of tomorrow’s ECB rate decision Eurozone PPI & Composite PMI data is up next Weak US data has raised Fed rate cut expectations EUR/USD holds steady below 1.09 EUR/USD is holding steady after losses yesterday, as investors show caution ahead of tomorrow’s ECB interest rate decision.The central bank is […]
FX Daily: Can Softer US Data Slow The Carry Trade Unwind?

FX Daily: Can Softer US Data Slow The Carry Trade Unwind?

Image Source: Pexels  Sunday’s landslide win for the ruling party in Mexico and what it means for its policy agenda has sparked a 5% sell-off in the peso and upturned FX carry trade strategies as far afield as Hungary, Turkey, and India. Yet some softer US data could restore calm. Look out for rate meetings in Canada and […]