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Bitcoin Extended Its Gains But Will The Uptrend Last?

Bitcoin Extended Its Gains But Will The Uptrend Last?

Image Source: Pixabay Bitcoin (BTC) crossed the $63,000 mark following the Federal Reserve (Fed} decision to slash rates by 50bps.The dot plan indicated that the central bank is ready to cut the interest rate again in 2024, at least twice. The news sent US stocks and the top cryptocurrencies higher.Bitcoin enjoyed a moderate recovery after suffering […]
Important Mixed Messages From Jobless Claims This Week

Important Mixed Messages From Jobless Claims This Week

You may recall that last week I wrote that beginning this week and for the next 6+ months, initial claims would be up against some very tough comparisons from 2023, and would be the ultimate true test of whether there has been unresolved post-pandemic seasonality in the numbers.Well, this week’s numbers suggest the unresolved seasonality […]
Going Ex-Dividend

Going Ex-Dividend

Image Source: Pixabay Just over a tenth of the stocks in the S&P 500 are going ex-dividend in the next two weeks, and below is a list of the stocks going ex that have dividend yields that are higher than the yield of the S&P 500 (~1.28%). As a reminder, to capture a quarterly dividend payment, […]
It’s Time To Pay Attention To Crypto Again

It’s Time To Pay Attention To Crypto Again

Image Source: Unsplash If you ever follow any of my live sessions here at TheoTrade, you’ve probably heard me poke some innocent fun at the crypto crowd. Let me assure you that it’s with the sincerest intentions – I don’t enjoy seeing people getting caught on the downside in market manias.But at the end of the […]
Bitcoin jumps 6% after Fed cuts rates by 50 basis points

Bitcoin jumps 6% after Fed cuts rates by 50 basis points

Key Takeaways Fed rate cut boosts Bitcoin 6%, but BOJ decision could impact gains. Bitcoin may benefit from additional Fed rate cuts expected by year-end. Share this article Bitcoin is trading near $63,000, up 6% in the last 24 hours after the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points. […]
Russell 2000 Earnings Dashboard 24Q2 – Thursday, Sep. 19

Russell 2000 Earnings Dashboard 24Q2 – Thursday, Sep. 19

Image Source: Unsplash Russell 2000 Aggregate Estimates and Revisions The 24Q2 Y/Y blended earnings growth estimate is 20.8%. If the energy sector is excluded, the growth rate for the index is 29.1%. Of the 1,832 companies in the Russell 2000 that have reported earnings to date for 24Q2, 60.1% reported above analyst expectations. The 24Q2 Y/Y blended revenue growth estimate is 0.5%. If the energy sector is excluded, the growth rate for […]
Mixed Risk-Appetite Signals Sharpen Debate For Markets Outlook

Mixed Risk-Appetite Signals Sharpen Debate For Markets Outlook

Recent market volatility has raised questions about the staying power of the rally for global assets that began in late-2023. A clear warning sign has yet to emerge, based on a set of ETF pairs that measure the broad trend via prices through Sep 18. But in some corners there are hints that the tide […]
Central Bank Of Turkey Keeps Rates On Hold But Softens Its Tightening Bias

Central Bank Of Turkey Keeps Rates On Hold But Softens Its Tightening Bias

As widely expected, Turkey’s central bank has kept rates on hold (50%) at the September rate-setting meeting, reiterating its attentiveness to inflation risks. The interest rate corridor also remained unchanged, with the upper and lower bounds at 53% and 47% respectively.Photo by Omid Armin on Unsplash In the assessment of the inflation outlook: The Central Bank of Turkey (CBT) concluded that the […]
Semrush Is A Worthy Candidate For Your Watch List

Semrush Is A Worthy Candidate For Your Watch List

Anyone who has tried to start an online business – or get online visibility for an “off-line” business – knows just how hard it can be to get noticed.The internet is truly enormous, and standing out is difficult. But it is also a tremendous source of new customers. Over 5 BILLION people worldwide use it […]
Grains Report – Thursday, Sep. 19

Grains Report – Thursday, Sep. 19

WHEAT General Comments: Wheat was unchanged to lower yesterday on what appeared to be follow through long liquidation from the rally last week as world prices were stable amid weather problems here in the US and around the globe. The USDA reports held little significance for Wheat as USDA will update production at the end […]