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China’s Trade Surplus Hit A Record High In 2024
Image Source: Unsplash Exports end the year on a strong note China’s December export growth rebounded to 10.7% year-on-year from 6.7% YoY in November, beating consensus forecasts. December saw USD335.6bn of exports, bringing the full year exports to USD3.58tr, which was good for a 5.9% YoY growth rate and comfortably higher than what most economists were […]
Aerospace And Defense Stocks To Watch: The Biggest U.S. Contractors By Revenue
Image Source: Unsplash The aerospace and defense industry plays a pivotal role not just in national security but also the stock market. With U.S. defense spending leading the world, the largest contractors are well-positioned for growth amid rising global tensions.Below, I rank the top 10 largest U.S. contractors by defense revenue, using 2024 data from Defense News. I […]
Bitcoin drops below $90K to lowest level since November amid macroeconomic pressures
Key Takeaways Bitcoin briefly fell to $89,500 before recovering to $92,000, marking its lowest level since November 2024. Rising US Treasury yields and stronger-than-expected jobs data spurred selling in riskier assets. Share this article Bitcoin fell to $89,500 early Monday, reaching its lowest point since November 18, 2024, as macroeconomic factors and rising bond yields […]
Friday’s Jobs Number No Help To Purchasing Power. The Corn & Ethanol Report
We kicked off the day with Consumer Inflation Expectations and Export Inspections at 10:00 A.M., 3-Month & 6-Month Bill Auction at 10:30 A.M., and Monthly Budget Statement at 1:00 P.M.The January employment data was surprisingly supportive for the labor force, yet US stock indexes plunged, and interest rates soared following the reports release. The non-farm […]
Jobs, Stocks, And Bonds Oh My
Image Source: Unsplash The initial reaction to Friday’s BLS jobs report was a yield surge and a sharp stock decline. Stock investors are finally noticing higher yields. While sentiment can certainly cause stocks and bonds to deviate from fundamentals, at the end of the day, they both have fundamental roots in economic activity. Over the past […]
Shakey Gold Shakeout – Manic Metals Report
Image Source: Unsplash Gold is getting beat up this morning as concerns about weakness in the stock market is shaking out some of the bullishness it seems we’re getting a little bit of a risk off in the gold’s this morning in the dollar continues to surge perhaps rising energy prices is one of the concerns […]
Maximize Your Trades: Pre-Market Insights And Key Stock Breakdowns
As markets open on this brisk Monday, the macroeconomic backdrop continues to dictate sentiment. Watch our full pre-market prep show for deeper insights: YouTube Video. Below, we summarize today’s insights, including a detailed review of our top stock picks using the StoryTrading Four Pillars Framework: Catalysts, Sentiment, Fundamentals, and Technicals. Macro Review Indices on Edge: IWM […]
Tether moves headquarters to El Salvador following DASP license approval
Key Takeaways Tether relocates to El Salvador after acquiring a DASP license, aligning with the country’s pro-Bitcoin policies. The move strengthens Tether’s focus on Bitcoin adoption and financial inclusion in underserved regions. Share this article Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, is relocating its operations to El Salvador after securing a Digital Asset […]
BlackRock debuts new spot Bitcoin ETF in Canada
Key Takeaways BlackRock has launched the iShares Bitcoin ETF on Cboe Canada. The newly listed fund joins other iShares ETFs already trading on the exchange. Share this article BlackRock Canada, the Canadian arm of the global investment management firm, announced Monday the launch of its iShares Bitcoin ETF on Cboe Canada. The fund, trading under […]
Gold’s Resilience Faces A Key Test Amid Rising Yields
Gold has shown remarkable resilience despite rising bond yields and a strengthening US dollar. However, with equity markets struggling in recent weeks—a development significant given gold’s positive correlation with the S&P 500 in recent years—the question remains whether haven demand will continue to support the metal. While long-term gold price outlook appears bullish, a near-term […]
