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When Should We Defer To Others?

When Should We Defer To Others?

Image Source: Pexels Based on the indicators that I look at, I’d expect PCE inflation to run well above 2% over the next 5 years. On the other hand, market indicators such as TIPS spreads point to roughly 2% expected inflation. Which view should I trust? I’d say both. If I put zero weight on my own (inside) […]
Is Qualcomm Facing Tough Q4 Earnings Outlook? Here’s What You Need To Know

Is Qualcomm Facing Tough Q4 Earnings Outlook? Here’s What You Need To Know

Image Source: Unsplash On November 5th, 2024, JP Morgan cut its price target for Qualcomm Inc (Nasdaq: QCOM) from $210 to $195, citing ongoing challenges in the smartphone market.Analyst Samik Chatterjee expressed concerns over fading inventory replenishments by Chinese smartphone OEMs, along with Qualcomm’s lost revenue from Huawei and Apple’s shift towards in-house modem chips.Despite maintaining […]
Dogecoin Price Marks Local Bottom, Can Price Run 100% From Here Again?

Dogecoin Price Marks Local Bottom, Can Price Run 100% From Here Again?

Photo by Executium on Unsplash Crypto analyst Trader Tardigrade has revealed that the Dogecoin price has marked a local bottom. He further provided insights into what could come next for the foremost meme coin, with a 100% price rally from its current level on the cards.  Dogecoin Price Forms Local Bottom In an X post, Trader Tardigrade mentioned that the […]
Gold’s Next Move Is Coming

Gold’s Next Move Is Coming

Image Source: Pixabay Gold was smashed last Thursday, dropping over $50 an ounce at one point during the trading session.Since then, the price has traded sideways as investors contemplate the potential outcome of the U.S. presidential election, with results expected tomorrow evening…or at some point over the weeks to come.The two-month chart below places Thursday’s correction into perspective: […]
VanEck launches Pyth ETN in Europe

VanEck launches Pyth ETN in Europe

Key Takeaways VanEck has launched an ETN tracking the Pyth Network’s native token on Euronext Amsterdam and Paris. The Pyth Network provides high-frequency data and enables smart contracts to interact with off-chain data. Share this article VanEck launched a new ETN in Europe, tracking the Pyth Network’s native token, PYTH, announced in a press release […]
Brent Crude Oil Forecast: Downward Trend To Remain Intact

Brent Crude Oil Forecast: Downward Trend To Remain Intact

Image Source: Unsplash Crude oil price held steady on Tuesday as investors’ focus remain fixated on the US presidential elections. In the previous session, WTI futures rallied by over 2% to an intraday high of $71.81 as the market reacted to OPEC+ decision to delay increasing production in December. This is the most the asset has risen […]
The Stock Market And The Election: What To Expect This Week

The Stock Market And The Election: What To Expect This Week

Image Source: Pexels Market volatility for the October and November futures has been elevated for over a year. Will it drop suddenly this week? Or stay high? Here’s what to expect with the stock market and the election this week.Volatility was driven up a year ago!About a year ago, volatility buyers had a plan. They believed […]
Visualizing The Decline In Brand Value Of X (Formerly Twitter)

Visualizing The Decline In Brand Value Of X (Formerly Twitter)

X (formerly Twitter) was acquired by billionaire Elon Musk in 2022 and has since been the subject of ongoing debate.This chart, using data from Brand Finance, illustrates the decline in X’s brand value following Elon Musk’s acquisition in 2022. Methodology Brand Finance calculates the values of brands in its rankings using the Royalty Relief approach, a […]
Home Listings Rise As Pandemic-Era Mortgages Approach Renewal

Home Listings Rise As Pandemic-Era Mortgages Approach Renewal

Image Source: Pexels A new CMHC report notes that 1.2 million mortgages are up for renewal in 2025 and 980,000 in 2026. About 85% have fixed rates contracted when mortgage rates were below 2% compared with over 4% today.Although the Bank of Canada has lowered its base rate from 5 to 3.75% since June, Canadian fixed-term […]
A VIX For Single Stocks Is Alive And Ticking

A VIX For Single Stocks Is Alive And Ticking

For over 30 years, market participants have used the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX®) to gauge expectations for future volatility and measure short-term market sentiment. Today, VIX is a world-renowned measure that was linked to over USD 1 trillion in listed trading activity in 2023. However, it does not encompass all the risks in U.S. equities, or all the […]