Real Total Return Of OMXI All-Share Index Still Negative
The 2.270 level is still holding for the OMXI15.
Elliott Wave Technical Analysis: Analog Devices Inc. - Wednesday, May 15
Analog Devices Inc. is exhibiting a strong bullish trend according to the latest Elliott Wave analysis.
US CPI Data: Is There Upside Left In The S&P 500?
U.S. inflation stood at % in April versus 3.5% in March. CFRA strategist sees upside in S&P 500 to 5,415 level. The benchmark index is up over 10% for the year at writing.
GBP/USD Price Analysis: Dollar Softens Post PPI, Eyes On CPI
The US released hotter-than-expected Producer Price Index (PPI) figures. Investors expect only 44 basis points of Fed rate cuts in 2024. British wages minus bonuses grew by 6.0% in the first quarter of 2024.
FX Daily: Optimistic Bias To The Test
Markets appear to be giving an asymmetrically larger weight to the encouraging bits of US data releases, perhaps mirroring communication by the Fed which has failed to turn much more hawkish as disinflation has stalled.
The GME And AMC Short Squeeze Is On Again
On Monday, the popular meme stocks Game Stop and AMC Entertainment surged higher in yet another short squeeze episode. Fundamentally, both companies have been flirting with bankruptcy.
Will USD Be Bought On The Fact After Being Sold On Expectations Of A Softer CPI?
The dollar is trading heavily against the G10 currencies and most of the currencies from emerging markets.
Precarious: One Misfortune Away From Insolvency
As a result, a significant percentage of households that are considered middle-class are one misfortune away from insolvency.
USD/JPY Analysis: Uptrend Could Persist For A While
The Japanese yen fell again, surpassing 156 yen to the dollar, hitting its lowest level in two weeks, raising concerns about the possibility of Japanese authorities intervening again to support the currency.
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GameStop Frenzy Reignites
GME shot up by 69% before peaking at over a 100% gain. Seeing this unfold brought back memories of the 2021 short squeeze. But what’s driving this sudden spike, and how should day traders approach it? Let’s dive into the blog and talk about it!
Eurozone Industrial Production Increases In March
The 0.6% month-on-month increase was strongly driven by a jump in the notoriously volatile Irish production figure. Production seems to be tentatively bottoming out at the moment, with a modest recovery expected in the second half of the year.
Stagflation & Money Printing: An Explosive Cocktail In Gold's Favor
In 2024, the US Federal Reserve is operating in a complex economic landscape, marked by persistent inflation, stagnant economic growth, and several geopolitical conflicts that are reigniting international tensions.
Stimulus Today Costs Dearly Tomorrow
Since the pandemic-related bazooka of fiscal stimulus, the outstanding Federal debt has risen appreciably
Japanese Market Commentary - Wednesday, May 15
The rally in USDJPY has stalled for now into a test of the 156.18 level.
Buffett’s Commentary On Selling Stocks Is Worth Noting
Last Saturday was the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholder meeting and there was an interesting quote from Warren Buffett, after selling a chunk of his Apple stock.
Markets, Uncertainty, Forecasting
If we can have no rational basis for making one forecast over another or accepting one historical interpretation over another, then investing – and indeed all history and social science – is hopeless.
PBoC Kept The Interest Rate Unchanged
As expected, the People's Bank of China (PBoC) kept its one-year medium-term lending rate at 2.5% during its May meeting.
Biden Quadruples Tariffs On China EVs, Batteries
Biden announced a broad series of tariffs on goods imported from China, including several categories of products central to the U.S.’ clean energy transition strategy, such as electric vehicles, batteries and battery materials, and solar cells.
Rise In Part-Time Work Threatens Already Sluggish Productivity Growth In Germany
A strong German labor market has helped to avert a more severe economic slump in recent years.