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GBP/USD Weekly Forecast: Expecting A Dovish BoE Path Ahead 
                    
 
 

GBP/USD Weekly Forecast: Expecting A Dovish BoE Path Ahead    

Investors are fully expecting two rate cuts from the BoE by December. Data on US and UK business activity showed further expansion in June. Investors will pay close attention to monetary policy meetings in the US and the UK.  depositphotos The GBP/USD weekly forecast is trending south as markets shift towards a more dovish outlook for […]
The High Cost Of Protectionism: AI Edition

The High Cost Of Protectionism: AI Edition

Economists go on endless diatribes against tariffs and quotas as costly policies that raise prices to consumers and slow economic growth. There is considerable truth to this story, even if economists and politicians often exaggerate their case to push favored policies.  depositphotos While virtually all economists will go to their graves touting the evils of protectionism they […]
Interacting With A Blockchain Network 
                    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Interacting With A Blockchain Network                

depositphotos1. IntroductionInteraction with blockchain paves the way for developers aiming to leverage blockchain technology. It helps you build decentralized apps, execute smart contracts, and integrate blockchain functionalities. This article provides you, with all the prerequisites and steps needed to set up a suitable environment, perform operations, and develop better solutions and applications in blockchain. So, are you […]
Opening Day: Lineage Goes Public In Largest 2024 IPO

Opening Day: Lineage Goes Public In Largest 2024 IPO

Shares of Lineage jumped as much as 5% in their debut on the Nasdaq earlier this week. The largest temperature-controlled warehouse real estate investment trust in the world raised $4.4B at an implied valuation of $18B, making it the largest IPO since Arm (ARM) last September. depositphotos LATEST IPOS AND DIRECT LISTINGS:Lineage (LINE) opened on July 25 at $82. The company […]
Here’s Why Chipotle Stock Is On The Move

Here’s Why Chipotle Stock Is On The Move

Chipotle saw earnings increase 32% in the second quarter — but it has sputtered since the big stock split.  depositphotos Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) stock was moving lower on Thursday even though the fast food chain posted second quarter earnings that topped analysts’ estimates.Chipotle’s revenue rose 18% to $3 billion in the quarter, ahead of the $2.94 billion estimate. […]
Dow Jones Industrial Average Recovers Ground On Friday 
                    
 
 

Dow Jones Industrial Average Recovers Ground On Friday    

Dow Jones climbed 650 points on Friday in a recovery bid. September rate cut is still being priced in as a sure thing after US inflation print. With US PCE inflation in the books, markets will pivot to next Friday’s NFP.  depositphotosThe Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) scorched 650 points higher on Friday after a close-enough-to-expectations print […]
PayPal Stock Price: Buy Or Sell Ahead Of Earnings? 
                    
 
 

PayPal Stock Price: Buy Or Sell Ahead Of Earnings?    

PayPal (PYPL) stock price has underperformed the broader market this year as its troubles have continued. It has dropped by over 5% this year while the Global X Fintech ETF (FINX) has risen by almost 2% while the ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF) has barely moved.  depositphotos PayPal’s growth concernsPayPal has moved from one of the top […]
WASDE – World Agricultural Supply And Demand Estimates

WASDE – World Agricultural Supply And Demand Estimates

Once a month USDA issues two reports on World Agriculture: One on Supply and Demand and one on Production.  USDA does not make it easy to find these reports. It is probably because they are produced by two different parts of USDA and the arrangement may change a bit from time to time.  I do not […]
The Economic Modern Family Hangs Tough Thus Far

The Economic Modern Family Hangs Tough Thus Far

Here we are, another week and another notch on the bull market belt. depositphotos Last weekend we were very bullish coming into this past week on Small Caps, Biotechnology and Regional Banks.We were on the fence with Retail, Transportation, and Semiconductors.  This past week, the Russell 2000 IWM did not make a new yearly high.However, IWM managed an […]
What If This Isn’t The Bounce? 
                    
 

What If This Isn’t The Bounce?  

That was the question raised by The Market Ear after Friday’s close (“Shaky Market Confidence”). depositphotos  They noted that major indexes have fallen below their 50-day averages and are flirting with the 100-day averages.  NDX is trading right on the 100 day (well below the 50 day). Note the big trend line coming in here. These levels […]