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Bitcoin Finally Breaks Above Falling Wedge Pattern – Here’s The Next Target

Bitcoin Finally Breaks Above Falling Wedge Pattern – Here’s The Next Target

Image Source: Unsplash Bitcoin has seen a significant price movement today, reaching a high of $67,803, breaking above a descending falling wedge pattern on the daily chart.While this breakout has captured attention, Bitcoin is yet to close a daily candle above this resistance, which would confirm the breakout as successful.Regardless, this development has sparked fresh analyses from […]
Plunging UK Services Inflation Set To Accelerate Rate Cuts

Plunging UK Services Inflation Set To Accelerate Rate Cuts

Photo by Colin Watts on Unsplash  UK services inflation has fallen below 5% for the first time since May 2022 and that’s potentially big news for the Bank of England.Remember this is, by some distance, the most important input into the BoE’s decision-making process, as it tries to gauge the level of inflation “persistence” in the economy. Service […]
Once Again, The Bank Of Canada Is Too Slow To React

Once Again, The Bank Of Canada Is Too Slow To React

Photo by Michelle Spollen on Unsplash Central bankers are loath to act quickly, even in the face of mounting evidence that the inflation of 2020-23 is no longer hitting the consumer. The trend over the past 12 months has been unmistakable, as disinflationary forces take hold in the major industrial nations. Added is the presence of near zero […]
Canary In The Coal Mine – What’s Up With Semis?

Canary In The Coal Mine – What’s Up With Semis?

The stock market encountered its first real shot across the bow on Tuesday when international semiconductor stock, ASML, surprised with a revenue warning during trading hours. No one needs any training in finance to figure out where the announcement occurred on the chart below. The action was swift and punishing. The question is whether this […]
Reflections On Investing: The Equity Risk Premium

Reflections On Investing: The Equity Risk Premium

Image Source: Pixabay For more than four decades both Prof. Aswath Damodaran and Prof. Bradford Cornell have stressed the importance of the equity risk premium (ERP) for evaluating the stock market. This video dives into the calculations to explain why understanding the role of the ERP is critical for investors. Video Length: 00:16:33More By This Author:Investor Memo […]
Marc Andreessen’s Bitcoin gift to AI bot propels meme coin to $300 million valuation

Marc Andreessen’s Bitcoin gift to AI bot propels meme coin to $300 million valuation

Key Takeaways Truth Terminal, a viral AI bot, endorses GOAT memecoin, sending its market cap soaring from $5,000 to $300 million in just five days. An anonymous party issued GOAT for under $2 on Solana’s Pump.Fun before the AI bot’s memetic influence fueled a rapid rise to $300 million. Share this article Truth Terminal, an […]
AgMaster Report – Wednesday, Oct. 16

AgMaster Report – Wednesday, Oct. 16

NOV BEANS Bearish headwinds abound since the issuance of the OCT WASDE last Friday 10-11-24! The report only lowered the bean yield incrementally – from 53.2 to 53.1 – when many expected the 3-wk hot/dry period in August to top out the yield! As well, today Crude Oil is down $3.00 – the US Dollar […]
Intel Struggles With 37% One Year Stock Decline Amid Layoffs And Scrutiny

Intel Struggles With 37% One Year Stock Decline Amid Layoffs And Scrutiny

Image courtesy of 123rf.com Intel Corporation (Nasdaq: INTC) faces a series of challenges as it navigates a turbulent market landscape, with significant layoffs, cybersecurity scrutiny, and potential acquisition talks dominating recent headlines. The semiconductor giant’s stock performance reflects these headwinds, trading at $22.16 as of 11:31 AM EDT on Wednesday, down 2.23% for the day and significantly underperforming the broader […]
Grains Report – Wednesday, Oct. 16

Grains Report – Wednesday, Oct. 16

WHEAT General Comments: All three markets closed lower yesterday on follow through selling from speculators. The dry weather outlook continues for Russia and the US. At least two Wheat producing regions in Russia have declared a state of emergency for Wheat producers due to a lack of rain and little to no rain has been […]
For The 2nd Month, Export Prices Decline Much More Than Import Prices

For The 2nd Month, Export Prices Decline Much More Than Import Prices

Data from the BLS, chart by MishImports The price index for U.S. imports decreased 0.4 percent in September, the largest 1-month drop since a 0.7- percent decline in December 2023. The September decrease followed a 0.2-percent decline in August and 0.1-percent advances in July and June. U.S. import prices edged down 0.1 percent over the past […]