Forecast Traders Expect An Oct. 21 Reopening, But The Fed’s Weekly Economic Index Isn’t Suspended Tomorrow
Current probabilities for the end of the government shutdown contracts on Oct. 17 and Oct. 24 are 37% and 59%, pointing to forecast traders expecting a reopening date around Oct. 21.
FX Today: Markets’ Attention Shifts To Powell And The U.S. Shutdown
The US Dollar Index (DXY) clocked its third consecutive day of gains, challenging its key 99.00 barrier amid an acceptable rebound in U.S. Treasury yields.
Gold & Silver Soar, Miners Test
Gold price clearly moved higher today, and while miners and silver moved higher as well, mining stocks failed to move to new highs.
Are Covered Call ETFs Like JEPI, JEPQ, ULTY, And XYLD Worth It?
Covered call ETFs have done well in the past few years. However, their total returns always lag behind their peers.
Early Harvest Echo National Yield Projections - The Corn & Ethanol Report
Dec CBOT corn remains bound to a range of $4.15-$4.30 and new input is sought.
Why RKLB Stock Is Up Today: New Multi-Launch Deal With Japan’s iQPS
Rocket Lab shares jumped after signing a three-mission deal with Japan’s iQPS, expanding its launch lineup to seven missions.
Gold Breaks $4,000: How High Can It Go?
Gold is continuing to glitter, and it is a gift that keeps on giving.
Here’s Why The SPY ETF Is Losing Billions As IVV And VOO Gain
SPY has continued to shed assets this year, making it the worst-performing in Wall Street. It has lost over $32 billion in assets, while the VOO has added over $86 billion. IVV has added over $28 billion in assets.
New Silver ETF Offers Appreciation Plus Income
Gold and silver are hot. KGLD and KSLV allow you to match the precious metals returns if they keep going up.
Round And Round The AI Mulberry Bush
OpenAI currently has a market value of $500 billion, with annualized revenue reported at $10 billion per year.
Pullback Not A Bubble – How To Manage Positions
The markets are stretched. 100%. They have grinded and crept higher since mid-April without more than a mild pullback.
Macro Briefing - Wednesday, Oct. 8
Global trade expected to rise more than previously expected in 2025, but next year’s volume is projected to slow to a lackluster 0.8% increase.
3 Regional Banks Yielding Over 3%
Regional banks have higher dividend yields than the major U.S. mega-banks.
AI Sector Rebound Gives Major Benchmarks A Boost
The Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones Industrial Average are up triple digits as AI stocks bounce back, with Nvidia shares leading the charge after CEO Jensen Huang noted rising demand.
Gold Breaks Above $4,000 As Fed Cuts And US Shutdown Fuel Historic Rally
Gold has broken above $4,000 for the first time, driven by Fed rate-cut expectations, U.S. shutdown risks, and global uncertainty. Safe-haven demand and strong technicals support further upside.
Polish Rates Cut In October On Better Inflation Outlook
The October decision on Polish rates was a close call. Market consensus was evenly split between those betting on unchanged rates and those expecting a 25bp cut.
Stock Analysis: Wuhan Guide Infrared
Wuhan Guide Infrared Company Limited is a Chinese company specializing in infrared technology.
Recession And Bonds: Navigating The Next Recession
A recession could initially boost bonds, but renewed government stimulus might quickly reignite inflation and push yields higher.
Netflix: Analyst Targets Signal Upside While Technicals Show Friction
Netflix's stock shows promising analyst targets for upside but faces technical challenges, signaling mixed market sentiment and cautious trading conditions.
Gold Consolidates Gains Below $4,050 As Traders Await Fed Meeting Minutes
Gold marks another milestone on Wednesday, smashing through the $4,000 level for the first time as investors flock to the precious metal amid global economic and political uncertainty, coupled with a dovish Federal Reserve outlook.