While this morning brings several hot topics—from a strong September NFP print to Japan’s sudden surge in exports accompanied by the new government’s announcement of a massive fiscal stimulus—we will again focus on the tech sector and the dramatic reversal seen yesterday in equity markets. U.S. markets closed sharply lower, despite having risen more than […]
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Shortly after the close of U.S. markets—when Nvidia’s results once again poured fuel on the fire of the AI-trade—the FOMC released the minutes of its October meeting. These revealed a clear split among the 12 voting members regarding the possibility of another cut to the policy rate (currently in the 3.75%–4.00% range) in December, a […]
When it comes to analyzing stocks, investors often focus on metrics like market capitalization, earnings per share (EPS), or the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio. Yet, one of the most powerful, but often misunderstood, concepts in stock analysis is the stock float. Imagine you’re trying to estimate housing supply in a city. Counting every house won’t help […]
Daily market commentary featuring timely analysis of price action and economic events. Stay informed with expert observations on the themes shaping global markets.
This evening, after the closing bell at Wall Street, it will finally be NVIDIA’s turn to report its quarterly results, effectively wrapping up this earnings season. Described by a well-known American strategist as “the top company within the top industry within the top sector,” the stock — which has gained 1,400% since September 2022 — […]
Daily market commentary featuring timely analysis of price action and economic events. Stay informed with expert observations on the themes shaping global markets.
As of the time of writing, around 8.00 a.m. CET, the Nasdaq is down 1.02 percent, trading at 24 560, and sits 6.60 percent below the highs reached on October 30 at 26 250. Meanwhile, BTC USD is down 6.40 percent, trading once again below the 90k level. There is no clear news driven catalyst […]
Last week saw pockets of volatility, amplified by the continued absence of official U.S. economic data due to the federal government shutdown — a disruption that has finally been resolved after more than a month. With investors relying on central-bank commentary, private-sector surveys, and a heavy earnings calendar, markets experienced pronounced day-to-day swings. Regional performance […]
The VIX, or Volatility Index, is a futures contract listed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange that the exchange has effectively marketed as the Fear Index. This is due to its inverse correlation with equity indices. When equity markets fall sharply, the VIX typically rises decisively. Technically, although the specifics are not essential to understand, it […]
