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Image Source: PexelsAllow me to share with you the Manufacturers’ Value of Shipments from our friends at the Federal Reserve. This data lags badly, so the chart below is updated through July. The update for August will be tacked on early in October. Still, the data set goes back a full third of a century, so it’s a fascinating […]
Bank of Japan keeps rates unchanged after core inflation firm to 2.8%
Key Takeaways BOJ keeps rates at 0.25% following a 2.8% rise in CPI. US Federal Reserve cuts rates by 50 basis points, contrasting BOJ’s policy. Share this article The Bank of Japan (BoJ) left interest rates unchanged at 0.25% on Friday after August core consumer prices, which came just a few hours before the central […]
Markets Celebrate Loosening Interest Rate Cycle
Image Source: PixabayMarkets celebrated the Fed’s loosening of interest rates yesterday with a big swell in valuations across the board today. Investors had concerned themselves that a 50 basis-point (bps) move might be displaying a perceived economic downturn from the Fed, but with some time to reflect, this no longer seems to be the case.The Dow […]
Japanese Yen Remains Stronger As BoJ Keeps Interest Rate Unchanged As Expected
Image Source: Pixabay The Japanese Yen maintains its position as the BoJ keeps its interest rate at 0.15% at Friday’s meeting. Japan’s Consumer Price Index rose to 3.0% YoY in August, reaching its highest level since October 2023. The US Dollar faces challenges due to rising odds for additional Fed rate cuts in 2024. The Japanese […]
Gold Price Consolidates Near Record High, Bullish Potential Seems Intact
Image Source: Pixabay Gold price enters a bullish consolidation phase near the all-time peak touched on Wednesday. Bets for more Fed rate cuts keep the USD bulls on the defensive and underpin the commodity. Concerns over the US/China economic outlook and geopolitical risks also benefit the XAU/USD. Gold price (XAU/USD) regained positive traction on Thursday and […]
BMO Strategist Predicts S&P 500 Could Surge To 6,100 Following Fed Rate Cuts
Image Source: Unsplash Brian Belski, the chief investment strategist of BMO Capital Markets, sees further gains in the months ahead. Belski expects a stronger-than-normal fourth quarter after the Fed indicated plans to lower interest rates. The S&P 500 tanked to about 5,400 in the first week of September but has since recovered. S&P 500 has already […]
WTI Softens Below $71.00, Ongoing Geopolitical Tensions Might Cap Its Downside
Image Source: Pixabay WTI price drifts lower to near $70.80 in Friday’s Asian session. Ongoing Middle East geopolitical tensions, prospects of further Fed rate cuts this year could support the WTI price. The weaker oil demand in China might weigh on the WTI. West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude Oil benchmark, is trading around $70.80 on […]
This Breakout Pullback Could Be Our Biggest Win Of This Week
Image Source: Unsplash One Day Left… Let’s Make It Count! Markets are range-bound after today’s massive jump higher, and this Breakout Pullback could make our entire week!Wow, what a move today… but don’t forget where we came from…That big range from earlier in the week is BEGGING for a Breakout Pullback and I want to make […]
Financial Markets Report For Thursday, Sept 19
Image Source: PixabayIn this video, Ira Epstein reviews the activity in the Financial Markets after the day that just ended, Thursday, September 19.Video Length: 00:14:01More By This Author:Financial Markets Report For Wednesday, Sept 18Metal Markets Report For Tuesday, Sept 17Financial Markets Report For Tuesday, Sept 17
3 Top Large Cap Stocks For A Stable Approach: ETN, DECK, UNH
Image Source: PexelsLarge-cap stocks are present in almost every portfolio. They carry a well-established nature, have greater analyst coverage, and commonly pay dividends, all of which make them so popular.Of course, their steady nature may not appeal to all. Still, the decreased volatility large-caps possess is well worth it in the eyes of more conservative investors. For […]
