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Softs Report – Wednesday, July 24
COTTON General Comments: Cotton was lower again yesterday on better crop condition ratings from USDA released on Monday afternoon. It looks like futures are cheap enough for now but speculators see no reason to buy except to cover short positions. USDA showed a decrease in production conditions for the crops in its reports yesterday that […]
Is The Forced Selling In Tech Done?
Image Source: Pexels In this short clip from Live Trading Room (07.23.24), Samantha LaDuc discusses the dynamics of market rotations, particularly from growth to value stocks. She highlights the significance of this shift with specific reference to earnings and sector movements, observing the trends and performance of non-tech sectors compared to major tech companies. Samantha also […]
Bad actors are using crypto to spread election disinformation: report
Key Takeaways Crypto is being used globally to fund election disinformation campaigns. Major infrastructure providers accept crypto, facilitating the spread of misinformation. Crypto is playing an increasingly significant role in funding online disinformation campaigns aimed at influencing elections, according to a new report from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis.Chainalysis dug into how bad actors are using […]
Money Supply Revealed Anemic Economy. The Corn & Ethanol Report
We kicked off the day with MBA 30-Year Mortgage Rate, MBA Mortgage Applications, MBA Mortgage Market Index, MBA Mortgage Refinance Index, and MBA Purchase Index at 6:00 A.M., Goods Trades Balance Adv, Retail Inventories Ex Autos MoM Adv, and Wholesale Inventories MoM Adv. At 7:30 A.M., S&P Global Composite PMI Flash and S&P Global Manufacturing […]
Hoisington Q2 Review And Outlook
Image Source: Pexels Hoisington’s Q2 Review and Outlook is now available; see Monetary and Fiscal Extremes.One of several standout charts shows the US Net National Savings Rate since 1929, negative in 2024 for only the second time ever, as the federal budget deficit (dissaving) exceeds the total of household, corporate and foreign savings. Hoisington notes that, as […]
Mapped: The Salary Needed To Buy A Home In 50 U.S. Cities In 2024
In 2024, the median salary for the typical American home buyer has risen to $104,339—up from $88,000 just two years prior.Despite record-high home prices, housing demand continues to outpace supply, even with mortgage rates at their highest in over a decade. As one bright spot, housing inventory is steadily increasing, with the number of homes for […]
Not Ready To Upgrade 1-3 Month View Just Yet
Two weeks ago I downgraded my 1-3 month view of the stock market as you know, looking for a 4-7% pullback. However, we also saw an epic surge in participation which was one of the concerns I had. I wasn’t sure how that would all play out. I shared that for the first time since […]
Stocks Plummet After Tech Earnings, Manufacturing Data
The Nasdaq Composite Index (IXIC) is plummeting today, down 376 points as the tech sector reels following disappointing quarterly results from Tesla (TSLA) and Alphabet (GOOGL). The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) is down triple digits as well, while the S&P 500 Index (SPX) eyes its worst daily percentage drop since September 2023.Wall Street is unpacking weaker-than-expected manufacturing data and […]
Stocks To Watch Today: General Motors, Tesla, And AMC
Image courtesy of 123rf.com Three stocks are making significant moves in today’s trading session. Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA), General Motors (NYSE: GM), and AMC Entertainment (NYSE: AMC) each recently reported data and results that sparked considerable market reaction.These companies’ latest financial results have led to notable shifts in their stock prices, with Tesla and AMC seeing substantial declines. […]
S&P DJI’s Global Islamic Equity Benchmarks Rose 13% In H1 2024, Outperforming Conventional Benchmarks
Global equities extended their upward trend into Q2 2024 on the back of sustained economic growth and moderating inflation. The S&P Global BMI posted a healthy 10.4% return in the first half of the year, led by the U.S. where the S&P 500® had an impressive run with a 15.3% gain and new record highs. Shariah-compliant global benchmarks […]
