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When Policies Don’t Mix
It has been a while, but I am back. As I sit here scratching my head, I am pondering – as are so many others – what the interplay between President-elect Trump’s proposed policies will bring to the U.S. Indeed, also pondering what the interplay between him and others in his possible Cabinet will bring to […]
The Trump Bump
Incumbent Congressman Eli Crane, representing Arizona’s second district, clinched re-election this past Saturday, pushing the Republican party closer to the 218 seats they need for a majority in the House. This win brings the GOP up to 213, setting the stage for a potential Republican-led House of Representatives.For traders, the U.S. election has always looked […]
Is Airbnb Contributing To The Global Housing Shortage?
Image Source: Unsplash French lawmakers took a significant step on November 7 by passing legislation to tighten the regulation of tourist accommodations like Airbnb.This move, which has been in development since April 2023, aims to limit tax breaks for properties used for short-term rentals in an effort to counteract the nation’s affordable housing shortage.“The boom in […]
China’s 10 Trillion In Stimulus Is Failing Massively, Here’s Why
Image Source: Unsplash Is there era of massive government “stimulus” finally over? Bonds are certain it is. The Chinese are doing their best to make sure that’s the result, in large part because they don’t know what to do. That much is becoming clear and the implications are already going global. Just ask anyone with oil.Video […]
Bitcoin’s ascent to $80K is driven by steady ETF demand, not retail FOMO, says Cameron Winklevoss
Key Takeaways Bitcoin’s climb to $80,000 is attributed to strong institutional demand via spot Bitcoin ETFs, rather than retail FOMO. Spot Bitcoin ETFs amassed about $2.3 billion in net inflows shortly after the US presidential elections. Share this article Bitcoin reached $80,000 primarily due to consistent institutional demand through spot Bitcoin ETFs rather than retail […]
GBP/USD Weekly Forecast: Nervous Trading But Potential Clarity
Image Source: UnsplashThe GBP/USD currency pair finished the trading week near the 1.29150 mark, which was above the lows seen on Wednesday. The 1.28350 ratio was challenged as behavioral sentiment was tested in full. Not unexpectedly, volatility took hold of the GBP/USD currency pair last week as the duo reacted to the US election. The GBP/USD pair climbed to a high […]
Weekly Forex Forecast – Sunday, Nov. 10
Image Source: Unsplash Fundamental Analysis & Market Sentiment I previously wrote on Sunday, Nov. 3 that the best trade opportunities for the week were likely to be: Long of gold in US dollar terms following a daily close above $2,787. This did not set up. Long of the S&P 500 Index following a daily close above 5,878. This set up at Wednesday’s […]
Swing Trading Trump
Image Source: UnsplashWhat can traders expect to see when it comes to swing trading the stock market with a second Donald Trump administration? In this episode, I lay out the risks, the areas of concern, and how you can be better prepared for swing trading the stock market.00:19:49More By This Author:What To Expect From The Stock Market After The […]
Pairs In Focus – Sunday, Nov. 10
Image Source: Unsplash AUD/USD The Australian dollar moved all over the place during the course of the week, as it broke above the 50-week EMA before it then turned around to drop to the 0.65 level.This market has experienced a large amount of noise, and risk appetite has proven to be a major influence on the space. With this being […]
Bitcoin Hits $80,000 As Optimism Grows For Trump’s Crypto-Friendly Stance
Image Source: Unsplash Bitcoin surged past the $80,000 mark on Sunday, reaching a new all-time high as optimism grows around President-elect Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance.Trump’s victory and the Republican-controlled Senate and near-majority House have fueled bullish sentiment in digital asset markets, pushing the cryptocurrency up as much as 4.7% to $80,092.The President-elect has signaled his support for […]
