Category: Markets

  • Trump complains “What’s going on?” when his stock trading is halted

    High Risk Warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage also creates additional risks and exposure to loss. Before deciding to trade foreign exchange, carefully c…

  • The FBI are treating the shooting incident as an assassination attempt on Trump

    The FBI, Secret Service and local law enforcement are scheduled to hold a press conference regarding the attempted assassination of former President Trump. Waiting for details. yet: Shooting “in the vicinity” of Trump.. Trump was not harmed More on Trump shooting (Trump not hurt) – Secret Service returned fire Trump…

  • More on the Trump shooting (Trump is unharmed) – Secret Service returned fire

    High Risk Warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage also creates additional risks and exposure to loss. Before deciding to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk tolerance. You may lose some…

  • Newsquawk Week Ahead: FOMC, BoJ, BoE, US & UK Retail Sales, UK, Canada & Japan CPI

    Sat: China Activity Data (Aug) Mon: N/A Tue: EZ/German ZEW (Sep), US Retail Sales (Aug), Canadian CPI (Aug), US Industrial Production & Manufacturing Output (Aug), Business Inventories (Jul), NAHB Housing Index (Sep) Wed: FOMC & BCB Policy Announcements; Japanese Trade Balance (Aug), UK CPI (Aug), Swedish Unemployment (Aug), South African…

  • Alcoa to sell its 25.1% stake in Ma’aden joint venture for $1.1 billion By Reuters

    (Reuters) – U.S. aluminum company Alcoa Saudi Aramco (NYSE:) said on Sunday it will sell a 25.1% stake in its joint venture with Saudi Arabian Mining Co. (Maaden) for $1.1 billion. Alcoa said in a statement that the deal includes approximately 86 million Maaden shares and $150 million in cash,…

  • Israel stocks lower at close of trade; TA 35 down 0.32% By Investing.com

    Investing.com – Israeli stocks were lower after the close on Sunday, as losses in the banking and services sectors led shares lower. At the close in Tel Aviv, the index fell by 0.32%. The best performers in the session were: Ormat Technologies (TASE:), which rose 2.23% or 610.00 points to…

  • Premium Forex Watch Recaps: Sept. 9 – 10, 2024

    Our currency strategists this week focused on the UK jobs update and US CPI update for potential high-quality setups. Of the four scenario/price outlook discussions this week, It can be said that both discussions witnessed the raising of fundamental and technical arguments. To become a potential candidate for Trade and…

  • Which S&P 500 sectors perform best around US Presidential elections? By Investing.com

    The US dollar often faces headwinds during September and October in US presidential election years, but historically sees a rally in November and December, according to Bank of America’s latest market commentary. A Bank of America note released Tuesday pointed to sector performance trends, showing that financials, commodities and utilities…

  • Saudi Arabia stocks higher at close of trade; Tadawul All Share up 0.49% By Investing.com

    Investing.com – Saudi Arabia stocks were higher after Sunday’s close, as gains in the banking and finance sectors led shares higher. At the close in Saudi Arabia, the general market index rose by 0.49%. The best performer of the session was Saudi Fisheries Company (TADAWUL:), which rose 9.93% or 2.29…

  • What are the key investor debates surrounding the luxury sector? By Investing.com

    The luxury goods sector is currently facing a series of major discussions among investors, which are influenced by sector performance, consumer behavior, and macroeconomic factors. According to analysts at Morgan Stanley, several key themes emerged that defined investor discussions, centering around demand trends, pricing strategies, regional market dynamics, and operational…

  • The US ad market outlook for the rest of 2024 By Investing.com

    The US advertising market is expected to show remarkable strength, with a projected growth rate of 9.4%, up from 4.5% in 2023, according to analysts at Morgan Stanley. This expansion is largely supported by digital media and performance-oriented advertising, which is transforming the landscape by pushing brands towards ultimately measurable…

  • Insight Partners closes in on new $10 billion fund, FT reports By Reuters

    (Reuters) – Private equity firm Insight Partners is close to closing a new fund worth more than $10 billion, roughly half the amount originally targeted, the Financial Times reported on Sunday, citing five people familiar with the firm’s plans. The report said Insight will not officially close its 13th fund…

  • Weekly Market Outlook (16-20 September)

    Upcoming Events: Monday: New Zealand Services PMI. Tuesday: Eurozone ZEW Index, Canadian CPI, US Retail Sales, US Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization, US National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index. WednesdayUK CPI, US Housing Starts and Building Permits, Bank of Canada Minutes, FOMC Policy Decision. Thursday:New Zealand Q2 GDP,…

  • What’s the impact of the November US presidential election on Japanese automakers? By Investing.com

    Investing.com – The U.S. presidential election in November has major implications for Japanese automakers, as the candidates’ policies on climate change, trade and regulations will directly impact the industry. Analysts at Citi Research explored how the outcome of the election — whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris — could reshape…

  • Air Canada reaches last-minute agreement with pilots union, averting strike By Reuters

    Written by Jnaneshwar Rajan Air Canada said early Sunday it had reached a tentative agreement with its pilots’ union on a new four-year collective agreement, a last-minute deal that could avert a strike or lockout in the near term. Before the tentative agreement was reached, Canada’s largest airline was preparing…

  • Missile fired from Yemen set off sirens in central Israel, military says By Reuters

    JERUSALEM (Reuters) – A surface-to-surface rocket fired at central Israel from Yemen landed in an unpopulated area without causing casualties, the Israeli military said on Sunday. Moments earlier, air raid sirens sounded in Tel Aviv and central Israel, sending residents running for cover. “Following the sirens that sounded a short…

  • Boeing strike could drag on as workers push for higher wages, union leader says By Reuters

    SEATTLE (Reuters) – The strike at Boeing Co. “could go on for a while” as workers feel confident they can get bigger pay raises and better pensions, union leader John Holden said in an interview with National Public Radio on Saturday. More than 30,000 members of the International Association of…

  • Boeing strike could drag on as workers push for higher wages, union leader says By Reuters

    SEATTLE (Reuters) – The strike at Boeing Co. “could go on for a while” as workers feel confident they can get bigger pay raises and better pensions, union leader John Holden said in an interview with National Public Radio on Saturday. More than 30,000 members of the International Association of…

  • Kickstart the FX trading day for Sept 13 w/a technical look at the EURUSD, USDJPY & GBPUSD

    In the opening video, for September 13, 2024, I take a look at three other major currency pairs – EURUSD, USJDPY, and GBPUSD. For the EUR/USD pair, it moved into a swing zone between 1.10976 and 1.11042 and found willing sellers. This area will be a major resistance level today…

  • Kickstart the FX trading day for Sept 13 w/a technical look at the EURUSD, USDJPY & GBPUSD

    In the opening video, for September 13, 2024, I take a look at three other major currency pairs – EURUSD, USJDPY, and GBPUSD. For the EUR/USD pair, it moved into a swing zone between 1.10976 and 1.11042 and found willing sellers. This area will be a major resistance level today…