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Trade ideas thread – Thursday, 5 September, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
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Dem nominee Harris capital gains tax plan to go to 28% if you make $1M or more
Democratic presidential candidate Harris says if earn more than $1 million, the capital gains tax rate will be 28%. The long-term capital gains tax rates are 0 percent, 15 percent and 20 percent, depending on your income. The higher rate is for those who earn over...
USDJPY moves to a new session low for the day. Looks toward the lows from last week
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Could we be on the brink of another breakdown in USD/JPY?
Today's JOLTS report put a 50 basis point Fed cut squarely back on the table, along with the idea that the US won't be able to sustain high rates. That's causing a rethink in the spread for US rates over Japan and has led to a second day of of heavy selling in...
Citi says a 50 basis point Fed cut in September is likely
There is an interesting dynamic this week with non-farm payrolls on Friday and the FOMC blackout period starting Friday at midnight. If the jobs report is middling, it doesn't leave much time for officials to signal that a 50 basis point cut is likely. Of course, they...
US stocks start to move lower again
The US major indices are moving lower again with the NASDAQ index down -0.31%. The S&P index is down -0.29%.The major indices opened lower today but then rebounded intraday. The NASDAQ index traded up 96.35 points at session highs, while the broader S&P index...
OPEC+ lifeline falls flat, WTI settles down $1.14
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Beige Book: Economic activity flat to slightly down in most Districts
Beige BookThe Federal Reserve's latest Beige Book report paints a picture of an economy that's treading water, with slight growth in some areas offset by declines in others. Economic activity grew slightly in three Districts, while nine reported flat or declining...
Biden prepares to block Nippon Steel acquisition of U.S. Steel – report
US President Joe Biden is preparing to block the Nippon Steel acquisition of U.S. Steel, sources tell the Washington Post.Shares of US Steel (X) fell about 6% before being halted.President Joe Biden is preparing to announce that he will formally block Nippon Steel’s...
Canada’s Trudeau says he hopes opposition can focus on delivering for Canadians
After nine years in office, Justin Trudeau's Liberal government is well-past its prime. Trudeau was asked about the NDP withdrawing its formal support for the Liberals today:Asked whether he will call an early election, says he is not focused on politicsSays he hopes...
Israeli PM Netanyahu: It is a possibility of reaching a Gaza cease-fire deal
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Leader of Canada’s opposition new Democrats is tearing up coalition deal with Trudeau
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Crude oil price dips despite OPEC+ considering supply hike delay
The price of crude oil is trading lower despite rumors that OPEC+ is close to delaying the planned supply hike. That comes after report on Friday that they would bring back barrels in October. The price has dropped from a high on Friday of $76.59. The current price is...
Atlanta Fed GDPNow growth estimate for Q3 2.1% versus 2.0% prior
The Atlanta Fed GDPNow growth estimate for Q3 quarter rose modestly to 2.1% from 2.0% prior. In their own words:The GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth (seasonally adjusted annual rate) in the third quarter of 2024 is 2.1 percent on September 4, up from 2.0...
AUDUSD corrects higher today but runs into topside resistance target
The AUDUSD fell sharply yesterday breaking below a target support level near 0.6696. However, the break was short-term and the price reestablished support against the level before moving higher. The run higher extended back above its 100-bar moving average on the...
Bitcoin erases the earlier large losses
Bitcoin is sending a better signal on risk appetite as it fully recovers from the swoon as low as $55,605 earlier.Bitcoin dailyThe earlier bounce in bitcoin from the lows sent a positive signal that the Nasdaq eventually followed. The latest leg of buying in bitcoin...
200 hour MAs being tested in the GBPUSD, USDCHF and USDCAD
The USD is moving lower across the board and those moves has the GBPUSD, USDCHF and USDCAD all testing the key 200 hour MAs. GBPUSD:The GBPUSD has moved above a swing area between 1.3128 and 1.31447 and also the 100 hour moving average at 1.3136. The next target comes...
EURUSD breaks higher and finds strong buying interest
The EURUSD has raced higher after the JOLTs job report. The vacancy rate is being touted as a indication of the slack coming out of the labor market. Key Points about Vacancy Rate:Formula: Vacancy Rate = (Number of Job Openings / (Number of Employed Workers + Number...
OPEC+ is close to delaying the planned supply hike – report
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