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Asia FX weakens amid China trade jitters; yen rally stalls By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies fell on Tuesday as concerns about a trade war over new Canadian tariffs on China mounted, while some weak inflation data held back the Japanese yen’s advance. The dollar’s recovery from 13-month lows also weighed on regional markets, as rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Libya…
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Will rate cuts make Asian small caps more attractive? Bernstein weighs in By Investing.com
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The prospect of lower interest rates in the coming months is a favorable environment for small-cap stocks in Asia, although some risks to that trend remain, Bernstein wrote in a note. Japan and some economies in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region have shown positive growth trends, reflecting…
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Russia stocks higher at close of trade; MOEX Russia up 3.78% By Investing.com
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Investing.com – Russian stocks were higher after Monday’s close, as gains in the banking and services sectors led shares higher. At the end of trading in Moscow, the index rose by 3.78%. The session’s top performer was NOVATEK (MCX:), which rose 9.54% or 88.20 points to trade at 1,013.00 at…
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Analysts weigh in on implications of NASA’s Starliner decision for Boeing By Investing.com
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NASA’s recent decision to return Boeing’s (NYSE:) Starliner spacecraft to Earth without an astronaut crew has raised concerns about the company’s space program. The two astronauts, who will now return aboard SpaceX’s Dragon capsule, were originally scheduled to return aboard the Starliner. Analysts believe the decision could have major implications…
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US soft landing consistent with weaker dollar: Goldman Sachs By Investing.com
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Investing.com – As the global economy faces uncertainty, the United States appears to be on track for a “soft landing,” a scenario in which the economy slows without entering a recession. This potential outcome, according to analysts at Goldman Sachs, is consistent with the weakness of the US economy. “Despite…
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Asia FX firms, yen strong as rate cut bets put dollar at 13-mth low By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies rose on Monday, with the Japanese yen rising sharply amid growing bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in September, putting the dollar at a 13-month low. Most regional currencies extended their gains from last week, especially after comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell…
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US stock futures edge lower with Nvidia earnings, rate cuts in focus By Investing.com
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U.S. stock index futures were lower in overnight trading on Sunday, slowing after a rally on Wall Street as comments from Federal Reserve officials bolstered expectations for an interest rate cut in September. But caution is setting in ahead of a series of key signals this week, most notably earnings…
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US stock futures edge lower with Nvidia earnings, rate cuts in focus By Investing.com
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U.S. stock index futures were lower in overnight trading on Sunday, slowing after a rally on Wall Street as comments from Federal Reserve officials bolstered expectations for an interest rate cut in September. But caution is setting in ahead of a series of key signals this week, most notably earnings…
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SpaceX tapped to bring NASA astronauts home from Boeing’s troubled Starliner By Investing.com
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NASA said its two astronauts stuck at the International Space Station will return home in a SpaceX spacecraft in early 2025, while the Boeing (NYSE:) spacecraft that carried them to the station will return without a crew. Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams will remain aboard the International Space Station…
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Israel stocks higher at close of trade; TA 35 up 1.97% By Investing.com
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Investing.com – Israeli stocks were higher after the close on Sunday, as gains in the banking and financial services sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tel Aviv, the index rose 1.97% to reach an all-time high. The session’s top performer was Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd (TASE:), which rose…
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This is how to hedge against higher geo-economic risks: Citi By Investing.com
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In light of rising geopolitical tensions and increasing uncertainty about economic policy, Citi Research has updated its Geo-Economic Risk Premium (GRP) model to provide strategic guidance to investors. Citi’s GRP model, which measures the discount rate applied to global equities due to geopolitical and economic risks, has shown a significant…
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Upgrades for Crocs, Roku, BrightView Holdings By Investing.com
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Investing.com – Here’s a professional summary of what Wall Street analysts said over the past week. InvestingPro subscribers always get priority access to market-moving AI analyst commentary. Upgrade today! apple What happened? On Monday, MoffettNathanson rated Apple (NASDAQ:) stock at Neutral with a price target of $211. *Tilder: MoffettNathanson ponders…
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3 risks that investors should watch for the second half By Investing.com
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As we head into the second half of 2024, investors face a landscape of volatility and uncertainty. While the turmoil surrounding the yen trade may have subsided, other risks remain. These risks, if realized, could disrupt markets and change investment strategies. Macquarie analysts have identified three key risks that investors…
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Does higher growth boost long-term equity returns? By Investing.com
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Long-term investors who incorporate macro factors and expectations into their decision-making will be interested to hear the results of a JPMorgan report released Thursday on whether economic growth leads to higher stock returns. The existence of a relationship should seem obvious, since higher GDP growth should lead to higher earnings…
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How to use a diversified portfolio to navigate bouts of market volatility By Investing.com
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Wells Fargo strategists noted in a recent report that the recent spike in volatility, as evidenced by the recent rise in the Volatility Index (VIX), is a reminder that market volatility is an integral part of investing. However, the investment bank advises against responding hastily to these fluctuations by reducing…
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Dollar to remain elevated in spite of rate cuts By Investing.com
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Despite expectations of a significant rate cut by the Federal Reserve in 2024 and 2025, analysts at Wells Fargo Investment Institute expect the US dollar to remain high. Analysts cited the reasons behind the forecast in a note dated Monday, focusing on interest rate differentials, global economic conditions, and the…
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This is how to shape your portfolio when volatility is on the up By Investing.com
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Global stock markets have seen increased volatility in recent weeks, forcing investors to rethink their strategies and prepare for sharper market moves. According to the latest Piper Sandler research, the key consideration during periods of increased market turmoil is how to optimally structure your investments to balance returns and risk.…
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Markets will remain range bound until November elections: Wells Fargo By Investing.com
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Wells Fargo analysts believe the U.S. stock market is likely to remain rangebound until the November election. The bank said the pound, which recently fell 9.7% from its July peak to its August low, was now stuck between key support and resistance levels. Wells Fargo describes this as “no man’s…
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Mexico stocks higher at close of trade; S&P/BMV IPC up 0.33% By Investing.com
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Investing.com – Mexican stocks were higher after Friday’s close, as gains in the banking and financial services sectors led shares higher. At the end of trading in Mexico, the index rose by 0.33%. The session’s top performers were Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV (BMV:), which rose 5.04%…
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Russia stocks lower at close of trade; MOEX Russia down 2.32% By Investing.com
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Investing.com – Russian stocks were lower after the close on Friday, as losses in sectors led shares lower. At the end of trading in Moscow, the Moscow Stock Exchange index fell by 2.32% to reach its lowest level in 52 weeks. The session’s top performer was OK Rusal MKPAO (MCX:),…