December 29, 2023, has turned into a mini-monthly OPEX date, and it could unpin the market from its recent range.

At the end of the day, Crude Oil markets continue to experience tumultuous trading as the year draws to a close.

Initial Jobless Claims come in higher than estimates, crude inventories fall, and a 7-year note auction is due at 1 pm ET. Stocks are attempting to push higher, but is the Goldilocks narrative at risk?

In November, margin debt was up four percent m/m, even as the S&P 500 jumped 8.9 percent. The latter is up another 4.7 percent December-to-date.

USD/CHF trades lower as the Greenback weakens on improved risk appetite. Lower US bond yields indicate a strong bias toward easing of Fed’s tightening. Swiss Franc gains ground on heightened risk aversion due to Middle East conflict.

Two energy stocks that make a strong case for warranting positions in investors' portfolios for the new year.

The question remains: is the 2024 consensus too optimistic?

In the ever-evolving world of finance, understanding the dynamics of wealth creation and management is crucial.

The BSE Sensex is trading 147 points lower and NSE Nifty is trading 33 points lower.

The FTSE 100 index was left in the dust by its global peers in 2023 as the UK continued facing substantial headwinds.

In a significant development for tech giant Apple, the White House upheld the US International Trade Commission (ITC) ruling that banned the import and sale of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 in the United States.

Hyster-Yale Materials recently reported better-than-expected third-quarter FY23 financial results. Revenue in the quarter increased by 19% year over year to $1.00 billion due to higher sales volumes, favorable pricing, and FX translation

Looking ahead to 2024, expert predictions suggest that gold will remain an important asset for investors. Considering the ongoing economic conditions and market trends, gold investing strategies are expected to evolve.

In this video, Ira Epstein reviews the activity in the Financial Markets after the day that just ended, Thursday, December 28.