Let's break down Nike's (NKE) Q2 2025 earnings report and analyze the pros and cons based on the provided transcript.Pros:Strong Brand Recognition and Partnerships: Nike maintains its position as a global leader with three iconic brands (Nike, Jordan, Converse) and...
RBC card spending data shows softer Canadian spending ahead of today’s retail sales report
One of the big FX moves in the fourth quarter was in USD/CAD as Canadian and American fortunes diverged. The Bank of Canada cut big again in December and the market is 50/50 for a cut in January even as the Fed moves to the sidelines.Today is an important data point...
House speaker Johnson: We have a plan, we’re expecting a vote Friday morning
After a late night, Johnson is up early. Plan A and Plan B didn't work, let's see how Plan C looks. But seriously, if this gets done we could see stock markets turn around. The market just doesn't want to see the fiscal hawks in charge and Republican disarray.I think...
Fed’s Daly: The recalibration phase is now over
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The market gets a Congresssional wake-up call. The post-election rally is wiped out
These two things are clear:1) Republicans control Congress, or at least they will shortly2) We don't know exactly what Republicans wantThe market is finding out the hard truth that the Republican party is a group of loosely-connected lawmakers that are seemingly only...
ForexLive European FX news wrap: Equities and risk appetite roiled as US shutdown looms
Headlines:Markets:CHF leads, AUD lags on the dayEuropean equities lower; S&P 500 futures down 1.1%US 10-year yields down 3.2 bps to 4.538%Gold up 0.4% to $2,604.93WTI Crude down 0.9% to $68.72Bitcoin down 4.3% to $93,076There's no festive cheer in markets as we...
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Global multi-asset leader in online trading HF Markets Group (with brand names HFM and HF Markets), is proud to reaffirm its unwavering commitment to providing traders with unparalleled security and peace of mind. With advanced security technologies, fund protection...
FBS Analysts Unveil Key Crypto Trends in 2024 and Market Predictions for 2025
FBS, a leading global broker, unveils its latest analysis of cryptocurrency market trends for 2024 and predictions for 2025. FBS analysts explore how pivotal events have shaped the digital finance landscape and identify emerging opportunities for the coming year.A...
UK December CBI retailing reported sales -15 vs -18 prior
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ECB’s Lane: We only have to be restrictive if inflation momentum is above 2%
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easyMarkets and Real Madrid C.F. Reaffirm Partnership
easyMarkets, a pioneer in the CFD brokerage industry, and Real Madrid C.F., the record holders of UEFA Champions League and LaLiga titles, have announced the renewal of their fruitful partnership at an event attended by Nikos Antoniades, CEO of easyMarkets, and Emilio...
USDCHF Technical Analysis – The FOMC spike is getting faded
Fundamental OverviewThe USD got a boost from the FOMC decision as the market perceived it as more hawkish than expected. Overall, apart from some slight tweaks, the Fed matched the market’s pricing. Nonetheless, the market reacted in a big way pushing Treasury yields...
GBPUSD Technical Analysis – Will the November low hold?
Fundamental OverviewThe USD got a boost from the FOMC decision as the market perceived it as more hawkish than expected. Overall, apart from some slight tweaks, the Fed matched the market’s pricing. Nonetheless, the market reacted in a big way pushing Treasury yields...
Fed to only deliver 50 bps of rate cuts next year – UBS Global Wealth Management
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US futures sink lower on the session
There's no festive cheer in stocks as of yet, as the downside shove this week continues to run its course. S&P 500 futures are now down 0.8% as we observe one-way traffic ever since European traders got to their desks today.S&P 500 futuresDow futures are down...
EURUSD Technical Analysis – The pair is challenging the 2024 low
Fundamental OverviewThe USD got a boost from the FOMC decision as the market perceived it as more hawkish than expected. Overall, apart from some slight tweaks, the Fed matched the market’s pricing. Nonetheless, the market reacted in a big way pushing Treasury yields...
USDJPY Technical Analysis – Deadly mix sends the pair higher
Fundamental OverviewThe USD got a boost from the FOMC decision as the market perceived it as more hawkish than expected. Overall, apart from some slight tweaks, the Fed matched the market’s pricing. Nonetheless, the market reacted in a big way pushing Treasury yields...
UK November retail sales +0.2% vs +0.5% m/m expected
Prior -0.7%Retail sales +0.5% vs +0.8% y/y expectedPrior +2.4%; revised to +2.0%Retail sales ex autos, fuel +0.3% vs 0.0% m/m expectedPrior -0.9%Retail sales ex autos, fuel +0.1% vs +0.7% y/y expectedPrior +2.0%; revised to +1.6%This is a slight bounce in retail sales...
Trump: EU must make large scale purchase of US oil and gas or face tariffs
Trump says on social media:"I told the European Union that they must make up their tremendous deficit with the United States by the large scale purchase of our oil and gas. Otherwise, it is TARIFFS all the way!!!"It looks like even with a keen focus on China, the EU...
Is FedEx Stock a Buy After Earnings?
Is FedEx Stock a Buy After Earnings? A Unique Trade Idea to Consider (This one's for the Swing Traders)FedEx (FDX) recently released its Q2 2025 earnings report on December 19, 2024, after market close. While the results showcased a mixed picture, the stock's...