Stock heatmap by FinViz.com Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:46:07 GMTTech sector consolidation: Software stocks rise amidst mixed market signals📈 Technology and Software Sector: Signs of StrengthThe technology sector shows a mixed performance today, highlighted by notable gains...
The USDCHF continues fall after testing the January high and finding willing sellers
The USDCHF climbed yesterday as weekend tariff news fueled US dollar buying. However, the rally stalled just four pips shy of the January high and key resistance at 0.9200, where buyers turned to sellers. A 30-day tariff reprieve for Mexico, followed by a similar move...
Trump expected to sign executive order restoring ‘maximum pressure’ on Iran
Trump is going back to his prior harsh stance on Iran. this should be bullish for oil, which was down 3% today before the report.The official cited said the order is aimed at denying Iran all paths to a nuclear weapon and countering Iran's 'malign influence'. The...
The US dollar drifts lower in a sign of improving risk appetite
The US dollar is softening across the board at the moment in a slow, steady move.USD/CAD is particularly notable as it slips through yesterday's low and Friday's low, creating something of a head-and-shoulders top that targets close to 1.40.USDCAD 30 minsThe mood is...
The USDCAD is back in familiar area after the run to new high going back to 2003 retraces
The upside breakout continued yesterday, with USDCAD surging past the 2020 high of 1.4660 and reaching levels not seen since 2003. The rally peaked at 1.47924 before reversing lower. After fluctuating around 1.4660, sellers gained control as Mexico secured a 30-day...
A Unique Analysis of META Stock Earnings Report
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) just released its latest earnings report, and as always, the company’s leadership painted an optimistic picture of its future. But as investors, we need to cut through the corporate spin and examine both the strengths and risks that...
The lesson from Trump’s first big trade fight
You have to hand it to Trump, he's incredible at bluffing.He took the negotiations with Mexico and Canada to the limit, leaked all kinds of reports about tariffs rising or other measures and then called it all off in exchange for some token border measures, most of...
Kickstart North American FX trading day with a technical look at EURUSD, USDJPY & GBPUSD
The USD is mostly higher with most of the major currencies vs the USD up in volatile up and down trading as traders react to news headlines on tariffs (or the lack thereof). The USD is marginally lower vs the CHF and CAD (the USD is down around -0.10% in the...
Forexlive European FX news wrap: Awaiting the Trump-Xi call
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What If a Military Operation Against Iran Begins?
Just as there is no smoke without fire, rumors, and news — especially regarding geopolitics and changes in the Middle East — rarely arise for no reason. Although tensions in the region seemed to have calmed down following the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, giving...
USDCAD Technical Analysis – The pair continues to be driven by tariffs headlines
Fundamental OverviewThe USD opened the week higher across the board as Trump followed through with his threats and imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China on Saturday. Thankfully, it seems like Trump continues to use tariffs as a way to bring countries to the...
USDCHF Technical Analysis – Tariffs news dominate the price action
Fundamental OverviewThe USD opened the week higher across the board as Trump followed through with his threats and imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China on Saturday. Thankfully, it seems like Trump continues to use tariffs as a way to bring countries to the...
Dollar gains ease in European morning trade
Trump may have delayed the 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico but the additional 10% tariffs on China did go into effect earlier. Beijing did respond with their own counter-tariffs but they will only go into effect on 10 February. And with Trump teasing talks with Xi...
Crude Oil Technical Analysis – We are testing a key support zone
Fundamental OverviewThe bearish momentum waned recently as the price reached the key support zone around the 72.00 handle. We’ve got some spikes here and there caused by the Trump’s tariffs headlines with the most recent one coming from the tariffs imposed on Canada,...
Gold Technical Analysis – We got a new all-time high amid fears of a trade war
Fundamental OverviewGold yesterday extended the rally into a new all-time high as Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China led to a notable fall in real yields. In fact, inflation expectations (as measured by the breakeven rates) rose, while nominal Treasury yields...
European indices observe a calmer mood at the open today
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The bond market continues to hold the line for now
US Treasury 10-year yields (%) daily chartThe low yesterday touched 4.46% and we're roughly 10 bps above that now as the storm settles down. Trump has delayed the 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico by a month but the additional 10% tariffs on China has now officially...
China anti-monopoly regulator launches investigation into Google
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Investing in the Weight Loss Revolution: Top Weight Loss Drugs Stocks
As demand for weight loss treatments surges, investors are eyeing the industries that stand to gain—and those that may struggle. The rise of pharmaceutical appetite suppressants like Ozempic is reshaping multiple sectors, from healthcare to food and fitness. Here’s a...
China announces counter-tariffs against Trump’s trade moves
Additional 10% tariffs will be imposed on crude oil, farm equipment, and some autosNew tariffs to go into effect on 10 FebruaryAt the same time, they're also announcing that export controls will be implemented on tungsten, tellurium, bismuth, molybdenum, and...