Introduction: The benchmark S&P 500 soared to an all-time high on Thursday, driven by a blend of corporate earnings reports and remarks from President Donald Trump. Investors are closely monitoring these developments, which have significant implications for the market’s trajectory.Corporate Earnings and Market Performance: The S&P 500’s rise was accompanied …
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US traders are closely monitoring the Federal Reserve’s looming rate decision, despite ongoing headlines about cuts. President Trump has renewed criticism of trade imbalances, sparking market chatter about new tax cuts and oil price demands. Solid US growth between 2.5% and 3.0% supports the Greenback, but policy ambiguities weigh on …
Read More »Euro Slides Amid ECB Rate Cut Expectations
The Euro continued to decline from the opening of morning trading, significantly by European interest rate expectations following increased expectations that the European Central Bank will cut interest rates at its January meeting.Statements from within the European Central Bank on Wednesday increased the likelihood of further interest rate cuts at …
Read More »Canadian Goods Spending Boosted by Strong Auto Sales in Q4
According to National Bank of Canada, while November’s retail sales report was disappointing, with overall goods spending stagnating and volumes declining due to rising prices, a surge in car sales provided a significant boost to spending in the fourth quarter.Car sales are estimated to have grown by 19.1% annualized in …
Read More »Could US Dollar Encounter Shifting Sands? Tariffs and the Trump Legacy
The Rise of BRICS+: A New Era of Global InfluenceThe recent expansion of BRICS, the economic bloc comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, marks a pivotal moment in the global economic order. With the addition of Indonesia as a full member and a diverse array of nations joining …
Read More »Netflix Soars to New Highs on Record Subscriber Growth
Netflix shares surged to a new all-time high on Wednesday, driven by a strong fourth-quarter earnings report that significantly exceeded market expectations. The streaming giant added a record 18.9 million subscribers, boosting revenue and earnings well above analyst forecasts.This impressive performance ignited a wave of optimism among investors, leading to …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session: Trump, US Data Drive Markets
The US Dollar staged a partial recovery on Thursday, regaining some ground after a week of losses. Market participants continued to closely monitor headlines and assess the potential impact of recent policy shifts.US Dollar Index (DXY)The DXY attempted to regain strength, but a decisive move above the 108.00 level remained …
Read More »Nvidia Soars, Driving Dow Jones Towards 44,200
The Dow Jones Industrial Average continued its upward trajectory on Wednesday, gaining approximately 100 points and inching closer to the 44,200 mark. This bullish momentum appears to be driven more by a lack of negative catalysts than by any significant positive drivers.The recent campaign trail filled with frequent threats of …
Read More »Procter & Gamble Surpasses Expectations with Strong Q4
Procter & Gamble (P&G) reported robust second-quarter earnings and revenue, exceeding Wall Street’s expectations. The company attributed this success to improved sales performance in key markets like the United States and China.P&G’s net income for the quarter reached $4.63 billion, translating to $1.88 per share, a significant increase from the …
Read More »Bitcoin ETFs Attract Inflows for Four Days Straight
Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have witnessed a surge in investor interest, recording inflows exceeding $3 billion over the past four days. This has pushed the total net asset value of all bitcoin ETFs to $123.59 billion. Blackrock’s IBIT Leads the Charge Blackrock’s IBIT ETF emerged as the top recipient …
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