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Asia Open: Context Is Everything & Xi’s Personal Touch

Asia Open: Context Is Everything & Xi’s Personal Touch

Image Source: PexelsMARKETSOn Tuesday, U.S. stocks faced challenges as market participants grappled with reigniting the previous rally. Despite modest gains earlier in the session, major indexes such as the Dow and S&P 500 ended the day with their third consecutive decline. Investors remained cautious as they awaited economic data in a holiday-shortened week, seeking clues about […]
Current Analysis: Gerdau SA

Current Analysis: Gerdau SA

TM Editors’ note: This article discusses a penny stock and/or microcap. Such stocks are easily manipulated; do your own careful due diligence.Image Source: UnsplashGerdau SA (GGB) produces steel and steel products. The company operates in civil construction, agriculture, automotive, iron ore, exports, research and development, and home steel products sectors.It offers products such as nails, rebar, […]
A Deleveraging Process May Be Starting In The Market

A Deleveraging Process May Be Starting In The Market

Image Source: UnsplashStocks fell sharply in the final 10 minutes of trade when a massive sell imbalance was released.Video Length: 00:10:21More By This Author:Stocks Drop As Credit Spreads Start To Widen On March 25Stocks May Be In For A Wild Week Of Trading Starting On March 25, 2024Stocks May Struggle As The Liquidity Train Comes To […]
NZD/USD Remains On The Defensive Near 0.6000, Traders Await RBNZ’s Orr Speech

NZD/USD Remains On The Defensive Near 0.6000, Traders Await RBNZ’s Orr Speech

Photo by Thomas Coker on Unsplash NZD/USD trades on a softer note near 0.6000 after retracing from a weekly top of nearly 0.6030 on Wednesday.  The rate-cutting expectation and dovish comments from Fed officials exert some pressure on the US Dollar.  The technical recession in New Zealand’s economy in Q4 2024 will leave ample space for RBNZ to […]
Commodity Outlook: Metals & Cryptocurrencies

Commodity Outlook: Metals & Cryptocurrencies

Image Source: PixabayUpdated Analysis of Commodity Markets and Elliott Wave: In the realms of commodities, the US Dollar and 10-Year Treasury yields are anticipated to experience a slight increase, while bonds are projected to decline, finalizing Wave C of (B). For Gold and Silver, a downward correction is expected from their current peaks as part of […]
AUD/USD Stands Its Ground Amid US Data, Ahead Of Aussie’s CPI

AUD/USD Stands Its Ground Amid US Data, Ahead Of Aussie’s CPI

Image Source: Unsplash AUD/USD hovers at 0.6533, with US economic strength and upcoming PCE Price Index release setting the tone. Recent US durable goods orders exceed expectations, but consumer confidence dips slightly in the face of inflation concerns. As Fed officials express divergent views on rate cuts, market eyes turn to Australian CPI data for further […]
Top Stock Reports For Blackstone, Texas Instruments & BlackRock

Top Stock Reports For Blackstone, Texas Instruments & BlackRock

Image Source: UnsplashThe Zacks Research Daily presents the best research output of our analyst team. Today’s Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Blackstone Inc. (BX), Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN), and BlackRock, Inc. (BLK). These research reports have been hand-picked from the roughly 70 reports published by our analyst team today. Blackstone shares […]
Chart: The Declining Value Of The U.S. Federal Minimum Wage

Chart: The Declining Value Of The U.S. Federal Minimum Wage

This graphic illustrates the history of the U.S. federal minimum wage using data compiled by Statista, in both nominal and real (inflation-adjusted) terms. The federal minimum wage was raised to $7.25 per hour in July 2009, where it has remained ever since. Nominal vs. Real Value The data we used to create this graphic can be found in […]
Markets Look To Close Q1 Strong: Stocks To Watch

Markets Look To Close Q1 Strong: Stocks To Watch

Image Source: UnsplashStocks were moving higher in the early going on Tuesday, extending their recent rally amid the final trading week of the first quarter. It’s been a historic start to 2024, with U.S. markets propelled by a resilient economy and a bullish artificial intelligence theme. As markets are closed for Good Friday, just three sessions […]
Pump-Prices To Hit $4 A Gallon As “Real Sleeper Risk” For Oil Market Looms

Pump-Prices To Hit $4 A Gallon As “Real Sleeper Risk” For Oil Market Looms

Image Source: Pixabay US oil prices have recently jumped above the $80 a barrel mark – the highest level since late 2023, sending worrying signals to the Federal Reserve and overly anxious White House. The surge in WTI has pushed wholesale gasoline prices up… And worse, pump prices are set to accelerate even higher in the coming […]