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Key Events In EMEA For The Week Of April 8

Key Events In EMEA For The Week Of April 8

Image Source: Pixabay  Poland’s current account surplus and Hungarian inflation figures are set to be the key highlights in a quieter week ahead in the EMEA region.  Poland: Current account surplus from strong trade in goodsCurrent account (Feb): €797mWe forecast a €797m surplus for Poland’s current account in February 2024, but it will be smaller than in February […]
Japanese Market Commentary – Friday, April 5

Japanese Market Commentary – Friday, April 5

Image Source: Pixabay  BOJ Tightening ExpectationsUSDJPY has recovered off the day’s lows with the pair trading back in the green now ahead of key US labor market readings due later today. JPY had been stronger initially on comments today from BOJ governor Ueda which appeared to strengthen the chances of further near-term rate hikes. Ueda explained […]
Leggett & Platt, Inc. Dividend Stock Analysis

Leggett & Platt, Inc. Dividend Stock Analysis

Image Source: Pixabay  Linked here is a detailed quantitative analysis of Leggett & Platt, Inc. (LEG). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis:Company Description: Leggett & Platt Inc. makes a broad line of bedding and furniture components and other home, office, and commercial furnishings, as well as products for non-furnishings markets.Fair Value: In calculating fair value, I consider […]
What Happens To Gold Price If The Fed Doesn’t Cut Rates?

What Happens To Gold Price If The Fed Doesn’t Cut Rates?

Image Source: Unsplash  Gold Price If The Fed Doesn’t CutWith the increasing gold price of late comes the assumption that the expected cut in interest rates will open a torrent of cheap money that will bring the U.S. dollar down with a thud.  But, what would happen to the gold price if the Fed doesn’t cut […]
Elliott Wave Technical Analysis: British Pound/Australian Dollar

Elliott Wave Technical Analysis: British Pound/Australian Dollar

Image Source: Unsplash  GBPAUD Elliott Wave Analysis Trading Lounge Day Chart,    British Pound/ Australian Dollar(GBPAUD) Day Chart  GBPAUD Elliott Wave Technical AnalysisFUNCTION: Counter Trend                    MODE: Corrective                    STRUCTURE Blue wave                POSITION: Black wave 2 […]
Stock Indices Saw A Sharp Sell-Off Yesterday Amid Hawkish Comments From FOMC Officials

Stock Indices Saw A Sharp Sell-Off Yesterday Amid Hawkish Comments From FOMC Officials

Image Source: Pexels  US stock indices opened higher on Thursday on positivity from Wednesday, with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell reiterating his view that it would probably be appropriate to start cutting interest rates at some point this year. But by the end of the trading session, the stock market began a strong selloff amid hawkish […]
Extremely Overbought Stock Market Uses Non-Voting FOMC Member Kashkari’s Hawkish Comments As Excuse To Sell Off

Extremely Overbought Stock Market Uses Non-Voting FOMC Member Kashkari’s Hawkish Comments As Excuse To Sell Off

It is probable US households’ equity allocation set a new high last quarter. Stocks have relentlessly rallied for over five months – without so much of a correction. With investor sentiment looking frothy, bulls are increasingly running out of tailwinds to continue to push equities higher.In the December quarter, US households’ equity allocation jumped 1.87 […]
Profiting In Bull Or Bear Markets

Profiting In Bull Or Bear Markets

Image Source: Pexels  The market has been sending a strong message to investors. The bears refused to listen.Video Length: 00:17:22More By This Author:Investment Process What Is The Message Of The Market?Profiting In Bull Or Bear Markets – The State Of The Markets
Tesla Inc. DCF Valuation: Is The Stock Undervalued?

Tesla Inc. DCF Valuation: Is The Stock Undervalued?

As part of a new series, each week we typically conduct a DCF on one of the companies in our screens. This week we thought we’d take a look at one of the stocks that is not currently on our screens, Tesla Inc. (TSLA).  ProfileFounded in 2003 and based in Palo Alto, California, Tesla is […]
Bitcoin Commentary – Friday, April 5

Bitcoin Commentary – Friday, April 5

Image Source: Pexels  BTC Pause ContinuesBitcoin prices continue to trade around the midpoint of the 64540 – 74325 range for now as traders await the upcoming US jobs data later today. Yesterday, Bitcoin futures rallied sharply on the day, moving back up to highs of around 69355 before hawkish comments from Fed’s Kashkari dented the move. […]