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How UK Inflation Can Fall Below 2% By April – In One Chart

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 10:15
We expect headline inflation to fall to 1.8% in April from 3.4% in December, a much faster pullback than the Bank of England is forecasting. It's another reason to think the Bank has more work to do. We expect rate cuts in March and June

Japan Is Normalizing: Risks To The Yen Carry Trade

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 10:00
Japan’s rising yields and currency volatility reflect an economic normalization.

Sensex Today Ends Flat; Varroc Engineering Up 6%

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 09:30
Although the benchmark indices opened higher, they traded positively throughout the session and ultimately closed flat.

Current Report: LCNB

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 09:15
LCNB has declared and paid variable quarterly dividends since March 2000. The December 2025 Q dividend of $0.22 suggests $0.88 annual dividend for the coming year.

BoE Expected to Hold By Minimum

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 09:00
Markets are pricing in a rate hold after the BoE meeting on Thursday, following December inflation that came in slightly hotter than anticipated.

AMD Tumbles 10% On AI Worries Despite Record Results

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 08:50
Market jitters over the sustainability of AI demand and a broader rotation out of high-flying tech stocks have eclipsed Advanced Micro Devices' stellar fourth-quarter earnings.

ADP Employment Report Confirms 'No Hire, No Fire' Labor Market

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 08:40
ADP's Employment report paints a poor picture for hiring (even if jobless claims paints a healthy picture for 'not firing'), adding just 22k jobs (well below the 45k expected).

Q4 Earnings Summary: Eli Lilly And AbbVie Beat, Uber Mixed

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 08:20
Quarterly earnings reveal a mix of positive surprises and challenges, with Eli Lilly and AbbVie beating expectations and Uber facing hurdles.

AI Investors Are Missing These Dividend Opportunities

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 08:10
With artificial intelligence dominating investors’ thoughts, there is a constant search for investment ideas to profit from the AI boom.

EUR/USD Attempts To Move Higher

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 08:00
The major currency pair is engaged in recovery attempts. On Wednesday, EUR/USD strengthened to 1.1822.

Will A Sugar High Of Huge Tax Refunds In April Stoke Inflation?

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 07:50
The Tax Foundation estimates refunds will be $748 more per household, on average, compared to last year.

Bitcoin: $86k Bounce Or $34k Crash? (The "Smart Money" Levels)

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 07:40
Bitcoin has shown resilience by holding the key $74,000 breakout pullback level from April 2025 and the $73,000 highs.

EUR/USD Remains Under Pressure As Dollar Remains In Driving Seat

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 07:30
The EUR/USD turned lower after starting the session on the front-foot.

Could AMD’s Strong Innovation Pipeline Outperform Nvidia This Year?

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 07:20
Semiconductor giant Nvidia has long been the darling of the artificial intelligence boom on Wall Street, but AMD’s rip-roaring start to 2026 shows investors that there could be a major market opportunity emerging.

McDonald’s Rally Continues; Final Wave In Motion?

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 07:10
McDonald’s has broken March 2025 highs, aiming for 340 as Wave C unfolds, though the rally may be nearing its final stage.

Gold Is Back In The Black: Geopolitics Dictates Conditions Again

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 07:00
Gold, on Wednesday, returned above the key level of 5000 USD per ounce and has already approached 5067 USD.

CMG Is Still Priced Like A Growth Stock – But It No Longer Has Any Growth

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 06:50
Chipotle reported another disappointing quarter after the close on Tuesday with -2.5% comps. For the first time ever, full year comps were negative at -1.7%.

Sunday's Election Prospects Weigh On The Yen

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 06:40
Sunday’s election is around the corner and polls show Prime Minister Takaichi leading the LDP to a strong showing, where it may recapture an outright majority.

Fed Balance Sheet Unwinding

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 06:20
QE normalized huge bank reserves, so rapid QT risks liquidity stress, and the author argues policy should steer rates, not the balance sheet.

S&P Slips 100 Points as Tech Sell-Off Continues

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 06:10
Markets moved lower yesterday, with major indices falling.

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