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Asian Markets End Higher: Shanghai Composite Hits 10-Year High

Mon, 08/18/2025 - 08:13
The Shanghai Composite Index climbed 0.85 percent to 3,728.03, reaching a ten-year high. The Nikkei rose 0.77 percent to 43,714.31, hitting a record high.

Litecoin Price Down As Whale Activity Eases Off And Retail Traders Step In

Mon, 08/18/2025 - 08:05
A breakout above $130 may trigger a move towards $139–$150.

Market Blast - Equity Futures Are Backing Off

Mon, 08/18/2025 - 08:02
Interest Rates are slightly lower today as some short covering is happening in front of Chair Powell’s keynote at Jackson Hole this week.

S&P500 Weekly Action Areas & Price Targets

Mon, 08/18/2025 - 07:58
Analysis of the S&P 500 e-mini weekly action areas.

Euro Versus Dollar At Key Level

Mon, 08/18/2025 - 07:04
​​​​​​​The U.S. Dollar versus the Euro is sitting right at a key level. A topside break of 1.17 Euro-USD would mean there's medium term upside potential to 1.24.

S&P 500 Rises As Fed Thinks About Next Move For Interest Rates

Mon, 08/18/2025 - 07:00
The inflation headlines drove stock prices mainly because of their effect on the expectations for how much and when the Federal Reserve will be setting interest rates through the end of 2025.

Eurozone Trade Surplus Collapses As Tariffs Start To Bite

Mon, 08/18/2025 - 06:48
In June, eurozone exports dropped by 2.4% month-on-month and on the year were up by 0.4%.

Euro Stocks Are In Vogue: Do Valuations Justify The Rotation?

Mon, 08/18/2025 - 06:44
With markets still hovering near record highs, the coming week’s data will test whether momentum can continue into late summer.

USD/JPY Treads Water Below 148.50 Amid A Moderate Risk Aversion

Mon, 08/18/2025 - 06:36
The US Dollar's recovery against the Yen has lost steam at 148.50, with all eyes on Ukraine's summit.

Macro Briefing - Monday, Aug. 18

Mon, 08/18/2025 - 06:24
U.S. import prices rebound in July on higher, driven by increases in consumer goods costs. 

Pound Sterling Trades Sideways Ahead Of Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting

Mon, 08/18/2025 - 06:10
The Pound Sterling (GBP) trades in a tight range around 1.3550 against the US Dollar (USD).

Weekly Market Pulse: Big Rate Cuts? Not Right Now

Mon, 08/18/2025 - 05:57
President Trump and others in his administration have been pushing for lower interest rates for months – one wonders what they’re worried about – and are doing and saying anything to get them.

U.S., European, And Asian Markets Show Mixed Results Amid Geopolitical And Economic Uncertainty

Mon, 08/18/2025 - 05:50
Oil prices have fallen more than 10% this month, also pressured by concerns about the economic impact of Trump’s tariffs and rising OPEC+ supply.

Lyft, Inc. Stock: Co-Founders Exit Sparks Rally as Europe Expansion Lifts Outlook

Mon, 08/18/2025 - 03:03
Despite profitability challenges, strong momentum and governance reforms boosted LYFT’s 46% one-year return.

Dow Jones Industrial Average Primed For Breakout On Weekly Chart

Mon, 08/18/2025 - 02:02
The Russell 2000 (IWM​​​​​​​) remains the laggard on the weekly timeframe. However, it does now enjoy a net bullish technical picture.

Inflation Data Sends Markets To New Highs

Mon, 08/18/2025 - 01:00
Despite the risk to earnings and valuations, July’s inflation data triggered an immediate rally in U.S. equities, with near record highs. The logic is straightforward: stable headline inflation increased the likelihood of near-term rate cuts,

Market Briefing For Monday, Aug. 18

Mon, 08/18/2025 - 00:09
This shuffling of sentiment and inflation expectations reflects a still-queasy attitude about tariffs.

Intel And NXP Semiconductors Stocks Surged Last Week - Here's Why

Sun, 08/17/2025 - 23:20
NXPI and INTC, both constituents in our Integrated Device Manufacturers Portfolio, surged during the week ending August 15th.

From Alaska Smoke To Wyoming Fire: Oil Deflates And Doves Perch Nervously

Sun, 08/17/2025 - 22:28
Anchorage was a small breakthrough — just enough to dress the table, not enough to feed the room.

Sunrun Inc. Stock: Surges On Strong Q2 Results And Analyst Price Target Hikes

Sun, 08/17/2025 - 21:39
Sunrun Inc. stock soared 32.82% to $13.92 on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, after reporting impressive Q2 results that surpassed Wall Street estimates. After hours, shares edged slightly higher to around $13.98.

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