Bolivia Uses Gold To Prop Up Its Finances
The Bolivian central bank has been buying gold from local miners, having it refined abroad (in Turkey), and then liquidating the bullion for dollars to service its debt.
Excess Bullishness & 10 Rules To Navigate It
There is little doubt that excess bullishness has invaded the general market psyche.
US Equities Signal Bullish Technicals, But Hot Inflation Data Clouds Rate-Cut Outlook
E-mini S&P 500 shows resilience above quarterly value as traders weigh supportive rate-cut odds against hotter PPI, inflation expectations, and mixed macro signals.
Canadian Dollar Retreats As US Dollar Firms Ahead Of Trump-Zelenskyy Talks
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) surrenders all of its intraday gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, as the Greenback stages a modest recovery ahead of high-profile Trump–Zelenskyy talks later in the day.
MOVE Index Warning: What Breaks First - Credit, Stocks Or Gold?
We discuss July’s PPI 0.9 percent surprise, tariff-driven services inflation, and whether the Fed could split over rate cuts at the next FOMC.
LUNR: Intuitive Machines In The Shadows Of Success And Setbacks
With $345 million in cash, no debt, and big projects ahead, Intuitive Machines aims to be more than a taxpayer-funded Moon lander.
Key Events This Week: All Eyes On Zelensky At The White House And Powell At Jackson Hole
The last time the Fed had a review in 2020, that resulted in a shift towards average inflation targeting.
Oil Traders Bet On Ceasefire - The Energy Report
The oil market is edging higher as traders have recorded the first ever short position in West Texas Intermediate, with the overall net long position down 4,000 in Brent crude to around 207,000.
Dollar Consolidates as Market Awaits Fresh Incentives
The U.S. dollar is mostly consolidating today in quiet turnover. Among the G10 currencies, the dollar-bloc, which underperformed before the weekend, are firmer today, while the other G10 currencies are softer.
Gold Technical Analysis: What’s Next For Precious Metal?
After a weaker start, gold prices started to push higher during Asian hours and completely wiped out losses from Friday.
India Proposes 3-Year Steel Import Tariff To Counter China
The proposed tariff aims to curb the influx of these imports into the Indian market.
Time To Prepare Before This Hits
The financial system is preparing to enter an inflationary induced melt-down.
Reserve Bank Of New Zealand: One Cut This Week, One More To Go
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is widely expected to cut rates by 25bp to 3.0% on 20 August.
Hints Of Rising Inflation Complicate Fed’s Next Policy Meeting
Fed funds futures are still pricing in a 1/4-point cut next month, and so the economy-is-slowing narrative seems to have the upper hand for the moment.
Asian Stock - ANA Holdings
ANA Holdings Incorporated is a global airline group primarily focused on air transportation of passengers and cargo.
Futures Dip Ahead Of Trump-Zelensky Meeting As Jackson Hole Looms
U.S. equity futures are down a touch, after closing in the red on Friday having tagged a new all time high earlier in the day, with small caps outperforming to start the week.
Things To Think About - Is AI Plateauing? And Monetising U.S. Hegemony
The U.S. under president Trump is effectively trying to monetise its economic, political and military hegemony.
The Fast Growing Segment Driving URBN Stock And The Fallacy Of Being “Too Late”
Urban Outfitters has a rental clothing segment called Nuuly that is finally making the business work.
Gold Rebounds As Safe-Haven Demand Rises Ahead Of Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting
Gold (XAU/USD) kicks off the week on a volatile note, staging a sharp intraday recovery after briefly dipping to an 11-day low near $3,323.
Heightened Easing Expectations In Markets Likely To Butt Heads With Fed’s Dual Mandate
Markets have amped up rate-cut expectations for both this year and next, with some even ludicrously calling for a 50-basis-point reduction in next month’s FOMC meeting.