Last week saw chances of a US rate hike at the next Fed meeting continuing to decline, boosting the US dollar. Major US stock indices also fell upon stronger-than-expected US CPI data.

Valentine’s Day is over with chocolate being one of the most popular gifts once again. Chocolate sales usually go up this time of year as demand is high. What wasn’t expected was the unprecedented surge of cocoa prices in the commodity market.

If you are a frequent reader of this weekly Market Outlook along with Mish’s Daily, you know that we have both been suggesting that inflation would likely tick up after the past few month’s plunge lower. 

This brief explores the burgeoning ecosystem that has propelled the rapid increase in the availability and consumption of Alternative Protein.

Post-CPI, equity bears had an opportunity this week to wrest con.trol of short-term momentum, but the bulls would not let them

Some traders argue that the significant decline in retail sales reported last Thursday may be a more accurate indicator of future economic performance than the inflation readings.

The physical silver market is especially at risk of becoming stressed. The Silver Institute’s latest forecast is for total silver demand to reach 1.2 billion ounces in 2024.

USDX price prediction based on technical analysis - support and resistance on the daily time frame; what to expect where the price will break out based on the supply and demand zones.

Last week I suggested that if the performance of the American Cannabis MSO Stocks Index (-7.1%) was any indication, then the hype in cannabis MSOs was over. That is indeed the case, as reflected by the further 6.6% decline this week.

The diamond pattern in utilities couldn't be clearer.

Hong Kong MPF recorded negative 2% on average in January.

Hydrogen is set to be a key player in the ongoing battle against climate change. It's still in its infancy, however.

With price reaching an all-time high, there is no support for the bullish candle to look at.

Our Cannabis LP Stocks Index continues to decline - down 61% in 2021, down 71% in 2022, down 65% in 2023. And it's already down 6% so far in 2024.

When something falls by 2% one day and rallies by 2% the next, it’s not completely back to where it was. A $100 stock that falls 2% is now worth $98. If that stock then rallies 2%, it’s worth $99.90. With that said, look at what the XLI ETF just did.

The problem now is that the internals of the market have been fading since New Years, and this typically signals that a big rally is on borrowed time. It means we are likely heading for a market correction, or even a new bear market.

Prudent investors who wish to invest their money for regular income and capital preservation can buy dividend stocks. Amid the recent volatility seen in the markets, here is a look at five stocks that have hiked their dividends.

Even with Airbnb posting a net loss of $500 million in Q4 of 2023, the past year was a success story for the rental platform. However, the hotel business is still more important in regards to the revenue generated in the travel and tourism sector.

Coca-Cola recently increased its quarterly dividend by 5.43%, from 46 cents to 48.5 cents per share. The dividend will be paid on April 1 to shareholders of record on March 15.

Gold extended its gains for two days, hitting a three-day high at $2015 as the dollar tumbled. US economic data suggested that inflation may be stickier than expected, though Federal Reserve officials appeared to have opened the door to ease policy.