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Bader AlRoudan
Understanding Safe Haven Assets   A safe haven asset refers to a financial instrument that is expected to retain or increase in value during times of market turbulence. These assets are sought after because they are theoretically immune to financial crashes and can appreciate during perio ...

Christy Achkar
Release of the Fed’s inflation gauge the Core PCE: A potential slowdown in inflation Release of China data that could potentially impact Crude Oil This week, all eyes are on the U.S. and upcoming China data set to be released early next week before the markets open, as both nations could p ...

Ahmed Nashy
Bank of Japan is expected to Keep Interest Rates Steady The Bank of Japan is expected to keep interest rates steady this week and consider whether to offer clearer guidance on how it plans to reduce its huge balance sheet, in a slow but steady retreat from its massive monetary stimulus. At the ...

Bader AlRoudan
Understanding Safe Haven Assets   A safe haven asset refers to a financial instrument that is expected to retain or increase in value during times of market turbulence. These assets are sought after because they are theoretically immune to financial crashes and can appreciate during perio ...

Christy Achkar
Release of the Fed’s inflation gauge the Core PCE: A potential slowdown in inflation Release of China data that could potentially impact Crude Oil This week, all eyes are on the U.S. and upcoming China data set to be released early next week before the markets open, as both nations could p ...

Ahmed Nashy
Bank of Japan is expected to Keep Interest Rates Steady The Bank of Japan is expected to keep interest rates steady this week and consider whether to offer clearer guidance on how it plans to reduce its huge balance sheet, in a slow but steady retreat from its massive monetary stimulus. At the ...

Sara Alyasiri
After the Bank of Canada and the European Central Bank reduced interest rates by 25 basis points, the markets are now awaiting the reaction of the US Federal Reserve. The Fed is set to announce its decision on interest rates today at 10:00 pm Dubai time. Currently, US interest rates are at their hig ...

Bader AlRoudan
Fibonacci Retracement is a powerful tool used in forex trading to identify potential price reversals. Based on the Fibonacci sequence, it involves drawing levels at key points where the price might reverse. Here’s are some common benefits of the Fibonacci Retracement.   Identify Trends: L ...

Christy Achkar
What to Watch Across Markets This Week: 10th June 2024   Markets expects the Fed to hold rates steady at 5.50% BoE pushes for a near-term rate BoJ to announce their latest rate decision   This week, attention draws to three key points: the trajectory of US inflation, ra ...

Ahmed Nashy
ECB Expected to Cut Rates for the First Time Since 2019   Two years ago, the European Central Bank (ECB) was criticized for being late to the party when the world’s major central banks began raising interest rates to combat the fiercest inflation surge in a generation. But ...

Bader AlRoudan
In trading, a breakout occurs when an instrument's price moves above a resistance level or below a support level. This sudden price movement can create opportunities for traders. There are three types of breakouts: upside, downside, and 'fakeouts' or false breakouts.   An upside breakout ...

Christy Achkar
What To Watch Across Markets This Week: 3rd June 2024   The Fed's preferred inflation measure shows up lower-than-expected, signaling easing inflation pressures. OPEC's decides to extend prolonged production cuts JOTLS Job Openings indicate a softer labor market The Bank of Canad ...

Sara Alyasiri
Later today at 4:30 PM Dubai time, markets are expecting important consumer spending data in the United States. Expectations point toward a reading of 0.2% compared to 0.3% previously.    Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) is known as the Fed's preferred indicator for measuring i ...

Ahmed Nashy
On Sunday, OPEC+ will hold a virtual meeting to review its production policy. The consensus is that OPEC will not announce any new output cuts, primarily because the meeting is virtual. Traders wait to determine if OPEC will extend production cuts to the end of June.   OPEC said on Friday ...

Ahmed Nashy
Copper futures hit a new all-time high Renewable energy, electric cars, and AI bolster copper’s demand outlook The outlook for copper looks promising   Copper futures hit a new all-time high   Copper soared to a new record high, continuing a months-long rally fueled by ...

Bader AlRoudan
Scalping is a trading strategy that involves making a large number of small trades, often with a short-term focus, aiming to capitalize on small price movements in the market. This approach is designed to take advantage of the frequent fluctuations in currency prices, rather than trying to predict l ...

Christy Achkar
A black swan event refers to an unexpected event that goes beyond the usual expectations of a situation. They are characterized by their rarity, significant impact, unpredictability, and the common belief afterward that they should have been anticipated.   While black swan events are typi ...

Ahmed Nashy
UK consumer prices rise by 2.3% in annual terms in April    Investors reduce their bets on a June rate cut   UK inflation fell to 2.3% in April – its lowest level for almost three years – but the decline was smaller than expected, denting hopes of an early intere ...

Sara Alyasiri
Investors await the Fed’s meeting minutes tonight at 22:00 (Dubai time). The minutes are expected to indicate the Fed’s reasoning for its higher-for-longer stance on interest rates, which are currently at a 20-year high within the range of 5.25%-5.50%.   Markets will also be searching for ...

Bader AlRoudan
Between forex and stocks, determining the better market is a complex question. The actual answer can differ from person to person, depending on factors such as personality type, risk tolerance, and overall trading goals. If you aim to capitalize from small, recurring price changes using short-term s ...

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As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance user engagement and streamline communication, CFI Financial Group is thrilled to announce the recent updates to our Facebook presence. We've unified our pages to better serve both English and Arabic-speaking clients globally.   For our Arabic-spea ...

Christy Achkar
Federal Reserve officials remain cautious over rate cuts despite market sentiment Release of U.S. data expected to offer deeper insights into interest rate trends Markets question whether CPI report will bring the BoC closer toward rate cuts Bank of England potential rate cuts in the summer ...

Bader AlRoudan
A break of structure (BOS) is an important concept that can indicate trend continuation rather than trend reversal. Essentially, BOS occurs when a market makes a new high above the previous one during an uptrend without breaking the previous low. In other words, the weak resistance was broken, formi ...

Ahmed Nashy
Japan’s Q1 GDP falls faster than expected Data raises questions about when the BOJ will lift interest rates. Yen's weakness complicates picture for BoJ Japan's real wages fell for a 24th consecutive month   Japan's economy fell faster than expected in the first quarter. Prelimi ...

Sara Alyasiri
US inflation data is set for release today at 4.30 PM Dubai time, with markets awaiting how the real reading turns out compared to expectations and the previous data. Forecasts indicate that inflation is expected to slow to 3.4% on an annual basis.   CPI data is considered one of the mo ...

Christy Achkar
The UK economy has gradually improved since the year started, indicating a shift away from the technical recession downturn.   Gross Domestic Product (GDP) m/m Data The UK witnessed a recession by the end of 2023, where the country’s GDP came in negatively for two consecutive quarters, ...

Christy Achkar
Market Outlook: May 13 – 17 Fed members hinted at potential delays in rate cuts Unemployment Claims and Consumer Confidence fell short of expectations U.S. Key figures Releases likely to influence the monetary policy outlook Highlights of Last Week’s Key Events in the U.S. Last We ...

Ahmed Nashy
The Bank of England announces its latest interest rate decision on May 9th. While the central bank is not expected to alter interest rates, investors will be focusing on two key questions that they hope the accompanying report and press conference will answer:   • When will interest rates ...

Sara Alyasiri
Gold is moving in a horizontal price channel following two weeks of decline of more than 3.5%. Gold prices dropped from $2390 to current levels around $2300, now showing signs of stabilizing since the start of May between the resistance zone around $2330 and support at $2280.   Positive m ...

Bader AlRoudan
Liquidity is a crucial trading concept that every trader should understand to make informed decisions. In simple terms, liquidity refers to the ease with which an asset can be bought or sold in the market without causing a significant impact on its price. A highly liquid market means many buyers and ...

Christy Achkar
The U.S. Dollar Index witnesses 1% decline RBA expected to maintain rates for longer BOE likelihood of rate cuts rises Release of key inflation indicators in China: CPI and PPI   Last Week's Major Events   Last week, the U.S. Dollar witnessed a decline of approximate ...

Sara Alyasiri
At 16:30 Dubai time, U.S. labor market data is set for release. These figures are considered one of the most important data points that affects the Fed’s decisions future monetary policy decisions. The Fed indicated in its previous meeting that it will closely monitor labor market data, which in tur ...

Ahmed Nashy
Investors await the Federal Reserve’s meeting, which is set to begin Tuesday and conclude with an interest rate decision and press conference on Wednesday.   The Fed is expected to leave interest rates unchanged, but the accompanying statement and Fed Chair Jerome Powell's post-meeting pr ...

Bader AlRoudan
Bear and bull traps are common occurrences in the financial markets that can lead to substantial losses for traders who cannot identify them. Understanding what bear and bull traps are, how to recognize them, and strategies to trade them effectively are crucial for success in the trading world. & ...

Christy Achkar
Upcoming Earnings This Week:     Major Upcoming News The week ahead is a busy one for markets, featuring the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting, the release of the latest U.S. employment report on Friday, and the final earnings reports from the ‘Magnificent Seven’ big ...

Ahmed Nashy
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) is widely expected to keep its short-term interest rate target unchanged in the range of 0%-0.1% after a two-day meeting that ends on Friday.   Governor Kazuo Ueda has signaled that future rate hikes will be gradual, saying more evidence is needed to ensure that ri ...

Sara Alyasiri
U.S. Advanced GDP, an economic indicator released quarterly, serves as an essential indicator of economic health, offering an early indication of the country's economic performance. It also provides an early estimate of the country's total economic output, encompassing goods and services produced wi ...

Bader AlRoudan
For many traders, the idea of trading the news is enticing. The potential for quick profits based on breaking news and economic data can be appealing. However, you should ask yourself, is trading the news really worth it?   Advocates of news trading argue it can provide traders with valua ...

Christy Achkar
Major Economic Data to Watch   U.S. Inflation This week’s spotlight falls on the Core PCE Price Index m/m, a key inflation metric favored by the Federal Reserve. It is scheduled to be released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis on Friday, April 26 2024 at 4:30 PM, GMT+4 (Dubai Time). ...

Bader AlRoudan
Investing in stocks is a popular way for individuals to build wealth and secure their financial future. However, many beginners may find the world of investing daunting and confusing. This guide aims to provide a comprehensive overview of how to invest in stocks for beginners, exploring the historic ...

Nouran ELkhouly
Last week's highlight was Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE), the Fed's favorite inflation gauge. Both headline and core PCE decelerated as expected, increasing by 2.8% YoY and 0.3% YoY compared to previous figures. The reading's effect has yet to translate into the markets closed for the Good ...

Sara Alyasiri
Later today at 4:30 PM (GMT+4), markets await the release of consumer spending data in the United States. Forecasts indicate a reading of 0.3% compared to a previous 0.4%. This metric is considered the Fed's preferred indicator for measuring inflation, given that it represents basic consumption pric ...

Ahmed Nashy
Last month's National Accounts indicated the UK economy contracted by 0.3% in Q4 2023, marking the nation's first entry into recession since the Covid-19 pandemic, following a 0.1% contraction in Q3 2023.   The country is due to release its final fourth-quarter GDP data this week after th ...

Christy Achkar
Understanding the right time to shift from practicing on a demo account to trading live in the market plays a crucial role for a trader. A Demo provides a safe space to practice and develop skills without financial risk. Although beginners are often eager to dive straight into live trading, it is im ...

Bader AlRoudan
Implied volatility vs historical volatility is a crucial topic in finance and investments. These indicators play a significant role in helping investors make informed decisions about the potential risks and returns associated with a particular financial asset. This article will explore historical co ...

Christy Achkar
Last Week's Major News   The Bank of Japan (BOJ) recently concluded its negative interest rate policy, leading to a significant rise in the USDJPY pair, which soared past the 150 mark to reach 151.   The Federal Reserve decided to maintain its current interest rate at 5.50%. Th ...

Sara Alyasiri
Fed members will meet today at 10:00 PM (Dubai time) to make their latest interest rate decision. Expectations indicate that the Fed will keep interest rates at their previous levels of 5.5%. Markets interpret this to mean there will be no further monetary tightening in the Fed's upcoming meetings. ...

Bader AlRoudan
Day trading and swing trading are two popular trading strategies. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Day trading involves buying and selling CFDs on the same trading day. In contrast, swing trading involves holding them for longer, usually from a few days to weeks. The question of which ...

Nouran ELkhouly
The week ahead holds multiple interest rate decisions and closely watched inflation figures. Markets will be buzzing with news of Australian and Japanese interest rates on Tuesday, the Fed's decision next Wednesday, and the BOE's interest rate decision on Thursday.   Monday CPI growt ...

Bader AlRoudan
Learning about the stock market is essential for anyone looking to invest their money wisely and build wealth. With the rise of online investing platforms and the democratization of financial markets, more people are interested in learning how to navigate the complexities of investing in stocks. But ...

Christy Achkar
Gold has risen to a historical record-breaking high, surpassing the significant $2075 benchmark (Figure 1). This was driven by several technical factors.   From a technical perspective, maintaining a position above the $2075 threshold is pivotal. This price point serves as a critical res ...

Sara Alyasiri
U.S. inflation data is set for release later today at 16:30 Dubai time, with markets awaiting the actual reading compared to the expected and previous data. Expectations indicate that inflation will stabilize on a yearly basis at 3.1%, unchanged from last month's reading. This inflation report is on ...

Nouran ELkhouly
This week, markets await several inflation figures and retail sales data in the U.S., inflation figures in Germany, GDP in the UK, and crude oil reports.   Last week marked a significant drop in the Dollar, stronger gold prices, and weaker oil prices, mainly due to the Fed Chairman's tes ...

Sara Alyasiri
Later today at 5:30 PM (Dubai time), U.S. jobs data is set for release, and the markets await how the real reading will turn out compared to the expected and previous reading. Expectations indicate that the U.S. economy added around 198,000 jobs during February compared to a previous 353,000. &nb ...

Nouran ELkhouly
For value investors, nothing is better than finding an undervalued stock, meaning a business with potential currently trading at a discount. This article will provide several fundamental methods to find your perfect investment opportunity.   Stocks are evaluated by understanding the comp ...

Ahmed Nashy
On Wednesday and Thursday, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell will deliver his semiannual testimony to Congress. The hearing comes two years after the central bank launched an aggressive campaign to combat rapidly rising inflation. Powell is expected to argue against cutting rates too quickly, pointing out ...

Bader AlRoudan
The Main Refinancing Rate (MRO) is the interest rate set by the European Central Bank (ECB) for refinancing operations conducted with commercial banks within the Eurozone. This rate is a benchmark for the interest rates banks charge each other for short-term loans and influences overall interest rat ...

Christy Achkar
This week, markets await the release of key economic data from major players, including the U.S., Canada, Europe, and China. Let’s take a closer look at what awaits traders in the week ahead.   U.S. ISM Services PMI in the U.S. is set to be released by the Institute for Supply Manageme ...

Nouran ELkhouly
The Personal Consumption Expenditures Index measures the prices that people living in the United States, or those buying on their behalf, pay for goods and services, as defined by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.   This data is scheduled for release today at 17:30 GMT+4 (Dubai Time) and i ...

Sara Alyasiri
Markets are awaiting the release of the preliminary U.S. GDP for the fourth quarter of 2023, scheduled for 17:30 Dubai time. Expectations indicate that GDP will remain stable at previous levels of 3.3%.   If the actual reading follows expectations, this indicates that the U.S. economy re ...

Bader AlRoudan
Let’s start by discussing and understanding what emotional trading is and the factors that trigger our emotions as traders. Emotional trading refers to making investment decisions based on emotions rather than logic or analysis. It occurs when traders allow their emotions, such as fear, greed, or ex ...

Christy Achkar
Get ready for a week full of crucial economic news, including G20 meetings, Core PCE Price Index, Feed's inflation indicator, New Zealand's Cash Rate, and much more.   Let's dive deeper into each release and understand how they might affect the market.   Quantitative Data: ...

Ahmed Nashy
The theme of recent remarks by Fed officials was reaffirmed in the central bank’s January meeting minutes released on Wednesday. Until authorities can prove that the Fed funds rate has been maintained high enough to overcome the sharp rise in the cost of living, the Fed’s policy committee does not i ...

Nouran ELkhouly
Exchange Rates play a vital role in the global economy, impacting international trade and overall economic stability. Numerous factors influence the demand and supply of currencies, as seen in the image below. The most important factors are interest rates, inflation rates, economic and political sta ...

Bader AlRoudan
Intraday trading is just one part of the story. The important thing is working out which stocks to trade during the day.   Not all stocks are eligible for intraday trading. The most effective picks are easy to predict and react quickly to news. There are different methods to choose stock ...

Nouran ELkhouly
Last week was all about US and UK inflation data. The US data showed that Core CPI came in at 3.9% YoY, higher than the expected figure of 3.7% YoY and unchanged from last month's reading. Meanwhile, CPI grew at 3.1% YoY, lower than the previous 3.4% but higher than the expected rate of 2.9%. ...

Ahmed Nashy
The Office for National Statistics said on Wednesday that consumer prices increased by 4% from a year ago, at the same rate as December. Economists in the private sector and the BOE had predicted inflation to rise slightly to 4.1%. Britain's core inflation, which excludes volatile food, energy, alco ...

Christy Achkar
On Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 5:30 PM (Dubai time), the Bureau of Labor Statistics is set to release a crucial inflation indicator, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) y/y, in the U.S. Here’s a look back at previous readings: Date Actual CPI y/y Fore ...

Nouran ELkhouly
This week holds some important news for the UK and the US, with inflation, GDP, and retail sales data all due this week.   Tuesday: Switzerland is expected to release CPI MoM data at 11:30 AM GMT+4 (Dubai Time). The CPI is expected to have increased from 0% to 0.6% YoY. The US is ex ...

Sara Alyasiri
Failure in trading can result from several psychological, strategic, and risk management variables. One of the leading causes is a lack of education and preparation. Before you begin your trading journey, you must first learn about the financial markets, technical and fundamental analysis, and vario ...

Bader AlRoudan
Day trading can be an exciting and lucrative profession but requires dedication, knowledge, and discipline. If you're interested in becoming a day trader, here are some steps you can follow:   Educate Yourself: Before getting started, it's essential to gain a deep understanding of the fin ...

Christy Achkar
What happened over the Weekend? On Sunday, February 4, 2024, Powell mentioned in an interview that the Fed remains on track to cut interest rates three times this year, a move which is anticipated to begin as early as May.   Upcoming Major News: Monday, February 5, 2024: The ISM ...

Christy Achkar
Apple, Microsoft, and Meta Platforms—three of the so-called Magnificent Seven—reported earnings this week, with all three turning in revenue that beat Wall Street's estimates for the latest quarter.   Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) Microsoft surpassed expectations in its Q4 2023 earnings, achi ...

Ahmed Nashy
The Bank of England (BoE) announces its monetary policy decision on February 1. The central bank is expected to keep interest rates at 5.25% this week, but there is hope that the Monetary Policy Committee will signal that it is now considering cuts. Interest rate swap markets suggest that there is a ...

Sara Alyasiri
At 11:00 PM Dubai time, the markets expect the latest US interest rate data from the Fed. Expectations indicate that interest rates will stay fixed at current levels of 5.5%.    The interest rate announcement will be followed by a press conference by the Chairman of the Federal Reser ...

Bader AlRoudan
The OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting is a gathering of oil-producing countries that are members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and non-OPEC countries that have joined the OPEC+ production cuts agreement.   The meeting aims to discuss and coordinate o ...

Nouran ELkhouly
It’s a big week ahead for the global markets with the Federal Reserve and the BOE expected to post their monetary policy decisions this week, along with high-profile US labor market data.   Tuesday 30th Jan Aussie Retail Sales m/m are due to be released tomorrow early morning at 4:30 A ...

SamiNoori
CFI Financial Group, MENA's leading online trading provider, proudly unveils a strategic partnership with the world-renowned football club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) until June 2026. This alliance marks a significant milestone in CFI's strategic expansion, celebrating the shared values of excellence, ...

Ahmed Nashy
When it comes to investing in the oil industry, retail investors have two options. Either they trade oil futures, which gives them greater direct exposure, or they invest in oil firms that profit from high oil prices. An oil ETF is a more approachable way to have direct exposure to oil prices than f ...

Bader AlRoudan
Limit Orders and Market Orders are two types of orders that can be placed in the financial markets. Understanding the difference between them is crucial in determining the execution and pricing of the trade.   Limit Order: A limit order is an order to buy or sell a security at a specific ...

Christy Achkar
The week ahead is filled with significant news and key announcements that could potentially shift the global markets.   From Tuesday, January 23 to Thursday, January 25, the Bank of Japan (BOJ), the Bank of Canada (BOC), and the European Central Bank (ECB) are set to release their latest ...

SamiNoori
CFI proudly partners with AC Milan, amplifying the broker's vision to extend its global brand presence.   CFI, MENA's leading online trading provider, announced a landmark partnership with AC Milan, marking a significant addition to the group's global partners. In this strategic initiativ ...

Ahmed Nashy
Day trading refers to the practice of buying and selling financial instruments, such as stocks, commodities, currencies, or derivatives, within a single trading day. Day traders aim to profit from short-term price fluctuations in the market by taking advantage of intraday price movements. The wor ...

Nouran ELkhouly
The December Retail Sales report from the U.S. Census Bureau is scheduled for release on Wednesday, January 17th at 5:30 (Dubai Time). Retail sales are expected to have increased by 0.4%, driven by increased spending during the holiday season, up from a 0.3% increase in November.   Exclu ...

Bader AlRoudan
There are several forex trade tools available that can help boost your trading experience. Here are some popular choices.   Trading Platforms: A reliable and user-friendly trading platform is essential for executing trades and analyzing market data. Some popular platforms include MetaTrad ...

GeorgeKhoury
We are pleased to inform you that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially approved the long-awaited Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF).    What is Bitcoin?   Since Satoshi Nakamoto introduced Bitcoin to the world in 2008, the world of Financial Tec ...

SamiNoori
Whether you’re a seasoned trader looking to refine your strategies or a beginner looking to grasp the fundamentals, these thought-provoking AI prompts cover various topics to widen your understanding of the markets. From technical analysis to navigating market trends, here are 100 ChatGPT prompts ...

Nouran ELkhouly
GDP data from the United Kingdom is due to be released on Friday, Jan, 12th at 9:00 AM GMT+4 (Dubai Time). The UK economy is expected to have grown by 0.2% m/m compared to a previous figure that showed a weakening economy of 0.3%. The decline was mostly due to weaker manufacturing activity.  Th ...

Sara Alyasiri
Markets await the latest inflation data in the United States, tomorrow at 4:30 PM Amman time (5:30 PM Dubai time). The report is considered to be one of most important data points that the Fed relies on in relation to its future monetary policy decisions. Expectations indicate that inflation rose sl ...

Bader AlRoudan
Sounds similar, right? Yes, both methods involve copying and following the trades of other traders, but actually there are some key differences between the two, such as concept, decision-making, knowledge and learning. These are generally the main points to differentiate between both methods. &nb ...

Nouran ELkhouly
Last week was all about US labor market data. The report showed that the labor market is still strong and exceeding expectations. The US economy added 216,000 jobs, while unemployment rates stabilized at 3.7%. The news was first received favorably by the markets with stocks rising. However, concerns ...

Ahmed Nashy
The Euro Area most likely saw a spike in inflation towards the end of 2023, but policymakers are already prepared to accept this as they veer toward lowering interest rates. A Bloomberg survey of analysts conducted before last Friday's report showed that, on average, 29 forecasters predicted that ...

Ahmed Nashy
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how people work, how they research, and even how they invest. Chatbots like ChatGPT may not be the best tool for building a portfolio, however they can be useful in other ways. ChatGPT can be a helpful tool when looking up definitions of financial terms yo ...

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The year ended on a positive note as global aggressive monetary policy proved successful in taming inflation, gradually easing closer towards central banks’ targets. Global inflation weakened to 3.4% YoY in October, according to Fitch estimates, declining from 3.9% in September. While inflation is e ...

Ahmed Nashy
While trading and investing are two ways to participate in the financial markets, their goals, strategies, and time horizons are different. Here's an overview of the main differences between trading and investing.     1-Time Horizon: The time horizon of a trader is usually shor ...

Sara Alyasiri
Gold has recorded an increase of more than 13% so far in 2023. The precious metal is currently trading near $2068 and is on track to record its best monthly and annual close ever. Despite this, gold prices could not remain stable above the important resistance zone near $2080. Prices previously reco ...

Nouran ELkhouly
We believe in serious trading, and when we predict something, we like it to be as sane and close to reality as possible. Given the recent trends across markets this year, our Research and Education team elaborated on the 2024 trends and considered how markets could look throughout the new year. & ...

Christy Achkar
  This week holds significant key economic news that has the potential to impact markets. Let’s take a closer look at what’s in store:   Tuesday, December 18, 2023 The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is scheduled to release its Policy Rate at 4:14 PM, GMT+4 (Dubai Time). The market anticip ...

Christy Achkar
As scheduled monthly, the Bank of England is scheduled to release the Official Bank Rates on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 4:00 PM, GMT+4 (Dubai Time). It is expected that the Bank of England is likely to keep the rate steady at 5.25%.   The UK’s yearly Inflation YoY has been witnessing ...

Christy Achkar
Market Outlook This week holds major economic news that could potentially impact the market. Let’s take a closer look at what is coming ahead.   Inflation Releases The Producer Price Index (PPI) y/y is scheduled to be released by the Bank of Japan on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 3 ...

Christy Achkar
This week ahead looks to be a lighter one for the global financial markets as the holidays season gets underway.   The US:   The holidays season is around the corner starting with Thanksgiving on Thursday. As a result, the markets will close early on Friday at 18:00 (GM ...

SamiNoori
On Tuesday, credit rating company Moody's downgraded its assessment of Chinese government bonds to negative, citing concerns associated with the country's deteriorating economy and real estate sector.   According to Moody's, the downgrade—which is the first for China since 2017—reflects ...

SEOeditor
Later today at 16:30 pm Dubai time, US jobs data is set for release, and the markets are waiting to see how the real reading will turn out compared to what is expected and to the previous reading. Expectations indicate that the US economy added around 178,000 jobs during October 2023, compared to ...

j.patel
Last Week's EPS Data Recap         Upcoming EPS Data This Week                           Upcoming Major Economic Data   This week ahead h ...

j.patel
Today, at 4:30 pm Amman time, the US jobs data will be released, and the markets are awaiting what the real reading will be like compared to what is expected and compared to the previous reading. Expectations indicate that the US economy added about 193 thousand jobs during January 2023 compare ...

j.patel
In the upcoming week, major events linking to the Federal Reserve, Bank of England, Bank of Japan, and the Swiss National Bank have the potential to trigger market trends, as these key central banks are set to determine their next interest rate decisions.     The U.S.   ...

AvinashPatel
Different central banks around the world are meeting this week amid expectations of stabilizing interest rate levels at the same previous level after a series of previous rises. Core consumer price inflation is not falling quickly enough to make these banks stop raising interest rates altogether. ...

AvinashPatel
The Fear and Greed Index is a popular sentiment indicator used in financial markets to gauge the overall emotions and sentiments of investors. It attempts to measure the level of fear or greed present in the market at a given time. The index is based on various factors and indicators, such as stoc ...

AvinashPatel
Upcoming EPS Releases       Upcoming Economic Data   The week ahead holds some major data releases expected to move the markets. Let’s take a look at each of them in more detail.     Tuesday, October 31, 2023   The CFLP is se ...

AvinashPatel
The wait is finally over as major tech companies such as Microsoft (MSFT), Meta Platforms (META), and Amazon.com (AMZN) released their earnings. Let’s explore these results in further detail.     Microsoft (MSFT) Microsoft (MSFT) surpassed third-quarter earnings expectations, ...

AvinashPatel
In this meeting, The European Central Bank (ECB) is anticipated to maintain interest rates steady. ECB extended its rate-hike campaign for a tenth consecutive meeting in September 2023, raising the benchmark deposit facility rate by 25 basis points to a record high of 4%. When the ECB began tighte ...

j.patel
  The vast majority of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs . You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.   Contracts For Difference or CFDs are a popular method for trading in the financial market. Just like any contra ...

j.patel
  Unemployment in the UK has been on the decline since early 2012, although the current coronavirus outbreak has only increased those figures, albeit slightly. Despite the government’s best efforts at supporting businesses and encouraging them to furlough their employees rather than lay th ...

j.patel
  The vast majority of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs . You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.   A stock order is an instruction to buy or sell on the stock market. The instruction can be straightforward or c ...

j.patel
The Bank of England is deciding on its next interest rate decision this week. Figure 1 shows the historical rates since 2000.       Figure 1: BoE Historical Interest Rates (2000-2023), Source: TradingEconomics      Markets are expecting two po ...

j.patel
MetaTrader 5 (MT5) is a well-known trading platform that is used by millions of traders worldwide. Through MT5, a trader can trade on Forex, Commodities, Indices, Metals, CFDs and ETFs.   Here are some tips and tricks to help you get the most out of this platform:   ...

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The annual World Economic Forum returned to its traditional winter session for the first time since 2020. This year the theme was very comprehensible “Cooperation in a fragmented World” as the meeting was held at a time when the whole world is facing many economic crises that haven't happened i ...

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Crude oil inventories in the U.S. are scheduled for release by the Energy Information Administration today at 18:30 GMT+4. In order to draft potential scenarios of the crude oil inventories data, let’s analyze the historical data provided in Figure 1 and Figure 2.     Figure ...

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Federal monetary policymakers will meet again on the evening of Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at 10:00 to determine the levels of new interest rates, with great expectations for an additional 25 basis point increase, to reach the range of 4.75%, but what the markets are most concerned with is kn ...

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Investors will be looking for further signs of inflation in Thursday’s PPI figures after Tuesday’s higher than expected CPI reading. It is becoming increasingly clear that getting inflation under control will take more time than expected.   The Producer Price Index (PPI) measures the ch ...

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FOMO is a typical trading sensation, especially in the volatile markets of stocks and cryptocurrencies. Traders may see that the value of a specific asset is rising and worry that if they don't move soon, they may lose out on possible profits. This anxiety can cause rash actions to be made, such a ...

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Today, at 4:30 pm Amman time, the US inflation data will be released and the markets are awaiting what the real reading will be compared to what is expected and compared to the previous reading. Expectations indicate that inflation on an annual basis will continue to slow for the sixth month in ...

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US inflation data is set for release on Thursday at 4:30 pm Dubai time, and markets are waiting to see how the real reading will turn out compared to the expected and previous reading. Expectations indicate that annual inflation will decline by around 3.6% compared to the previous reading of 3.7%. ...

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The interest rate, the cost of borrowing, is one of the main tools of monetary policy for central banks, and any change in interest rates impacts the macroeconomy indirectly, including inflation, employment rates, and economic growth; hence, its importance for investors. This blog will shed light ...

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Gold prices succeeded in achieving gains of more than $150 in two weeks as a result of the continuation of the conflict in the Middle East and amid high expectations that interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve are nearing their end. Geopolitical concerns increase the possibility that go ...

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This week's Upcoming Earnings Releases   Company Actual Estimate Microsoft (MSFT) - 2.65 Alphabet A (GOOGL) - 1.45 Gene ...

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Several major companies released their quarterly earnings over the past week and surprises were all over the place. Optimism about the future also is flaring.   Most S&P 500 firms that have reported their earnings so far have beaten market expectations. However, some showed the wors ...

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Despite the challenging economic environment, the Chinese economy surprised the market with an economic growth rate of 4.9% compared to an expected rate of 4.4% YoY during Q3 of 2023; however, the pace was still slower than that of the past quarter of 6.3% YoY.   The Chinese economy is ...

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force across various industries, and the world of finance is no exception. In Forex trading, AI is revolutionizing how traders analyze markets, make trading decisions, and manage risks. With its ability to process vast amounts of data, i ...

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Markets are currently awaiting US Retail Sales data to be released at 16:30 Dubai time. The index measures the change in sales at the retail level and represents half of total consumer spending. The data will also give investors a better picture of US inflation, which largely affects the monetary ...

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Last Week Recap   OPEC decided to maintain production cuts to keep supply tight.   Over the weekend, escalating geopolitical tensions drove market volatility.   Better than expected JOLTS and NFP data in the U.S. have raised concerns about potential in ...

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Today at 4:30 pm Dubai time, the markets will be expecting the release of September’s US jobs data issued by the US Department of Labor. These reports will be of particular importance as the Fed relies on them to determine its future course of monetary policy. Expectations indicate that the US eco ...

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Despite the paradoxical concept of negative interest rates, some central banks adopt this policy tool to boost economic activity and combat deflation, and the Bank of Japan is the most well-known example. But there are others as well, such as the Bank of Denmark in 2012, The Swiss National Bank in ...

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Later today, ministers from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and allies led by Russia will convene as OPEC. If necessary, the panel known as the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee, can summon a full OPEC+ meeting.   Brent crude is approaching $100 a barrel, i ...

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A variety of variables can impact currency values in the foreign exchange (forex) market. These elements are divided into macroeconomic considerations, market sentiment factors, and other external factors. Let's take a closer look at each of these categories:     1. Macroeconomi ...

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The week ahead includes some major news and economic events that are likely determine the latest markets trends. Let’s take a look at them in more detail.     The U.S.   The ISM Manufacturing PMI is scheduled to be released by the Institute for Supply Management on Mo ...

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Gold has remained a unique and valuable metal for centuries. In the 650s B.C., gold coins were used for trading. Then in the early 1800s, the era of the classical gold standard started in England, spreading to Europe and the United States. Since then, gold has been a long-standing safe haven. & ...

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Last Week Recap   Last week the Fed decided to hold interest rates steady, but still managed to shake the financial market with a more hawkish vision for future hikes. Gold prices dropped as a result, testing the $1924 support level. Meanwhile, crude oil prices gained momentum despite t ...

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Trading psychology is a major factor in determining whether traders succeed or fail in the markets. Trading psychology refers to a trader's mental and emotional state when making judgments and executing transactions in financial markets.   Emotions like fear, greed, and impatience can a ...

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Financial assets can be traded in various ways, including spot trading and futures trading. Having these different trading methods available provides traders with various opportunities and benefits. Let's explore these trading methods further.   The spot price is the current market pric ...

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The Bank of England is deciding on its next interest rate decision this week. Figure 1 shows the historical rates since 2000.       Figure 1: BoE Historical Interest Rates (2000-2023), Source: TradingEconomics      Markets are expecting two po ...

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The Federal Reserve meets this Wednesday to announce its latest interest rate decision. Rates are expected to remain constant unless there is a significant surprise. The Federal Open Market Committee is expected to keep rates constant in the 5.25% to 5.5% range during its meeting on September 19th ...

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In trading, analysis paralysis occurs when a trader is overwhelmed by too much information and analysis, resulting in the inability to make confident trading decisions. This can be detrimental to a trader's success since opportunities come and go quickly in the financial markets.   To a ...

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  Traders and investors use forex analysis to find the best trading opportunities for different currency pairs and determine whether to buy, sell, or wait on trading a currency pair.   Types of Forex Analysis Techniques Some traders focus their analysis on predicting how the ...

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  There is no central marketplace for trading forex, and anyone wishing to trade or invest in it must choose a forex broker to facilitate their trading activities. With a large and growing number of brokers, choosing the best forex broker means that you have to cautiously sift through ...

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It’s no longer a surprise to see tech stocks moving higher and disconnecting from other sectors. After all, lives changed and we had to adapt to new realities ever since the Covid-19 pandemic began. This was the case yesterday as global equities soared while the Nasdaq was in a completely differen ...

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On Friday, September 29, 2023 at 4:30 pm Dubai time, the market is awaiting the announcement of consumer spending data in the United States. Expectations indicate a reading of 0.2% compared to the previous month. This is the Fed's preferred indicator for measuring inflation, given that it represen ...

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The emergence of AI in online trading has been a key development in recent years, with a huge impact on financial markets. Machine learning and natural language processing, for example, have enabled traders to analyze massive volumes of data, make faster and more educated judgments, and automate t ...

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This week has a lot to tell about one of the biggest and major economies globally.   China's Industrial Production, which refers to the level of output of the country’s manufacturing, mining, and utilities sectors, is expected to be announced on the 15th of September. Any change can hav ...

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All eyes are fixed on today’s August release of the US Consumer Price Index. Markets are expecting CPI prints in the next months to consolidate the return of inflation closer to the Federal Reserve's objective of 2%.   The CPI report out later today will provide the most recent indicati ...

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Quick Market Recap   Here are some highlights of last week’s G20 meetings that took place from Saturday, September 9 through to Sunday, September 10.   The Prime Minister of India passed over the presidency to Brazil.   The Summit welcomed the African Union ...

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China's trade inflation figures this week is expected to indicate that the economy's recovery remains shaky, putting pressure on policymakers to provide additional assistance. CPI is predicted to grow 0.1% year on year in August, while PPI is expected to fall 0.3%.   The figures from Ju ...

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“[It is the] best single measure of global economic activity in real-time” stated the Bank of England describing The Purchasing Managers Index (PMI).   The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) is an index of the prevailing direction of economic trends in the manufacturing and service sector ...

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This week ahead is filled with news and economic events that could likely influence the latest market trends. Let’s take a look at this week’s schedule in further detail.     The U.S.   ISM Services PMI is scheduled to be released by the Institute for Supply Managemen ...

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Investors are awaiting the US jobs data for August, scheduled to be released today at 4:30 PM (GMT+4), which will be issued by the US Department of Labor. This data will be of particular importance as the US Federal Reserve relies on it to determine its course of future monetary policy. Expectatio ...

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“Although inflation has moved down from its peak—a welcome development—it remains too high.” said Jerome Powell, the Chair of the Federal Reserves at the Jackson Hole Symposium last week.    The inflation fever is cooling down but is still above the 2% target in the United States a ...

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The story of Richard Dennis and the Turtle Trading Experiment exemplifies the power of disciplined trading tactics and the value of good coaching. Founded in the 1980s. This experiment gathered a group of aspiring traders, taught them a set of principles, and then let them loose in the world of co ...

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Last Week Recap   The BRICS Summit Brief   The BRICS Summit chose to support an expansion by inviting 6 new countries: Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. They kept the possibility of future growth open as numerous other countries exp ...

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The BRICS economies were in focus, meeting this week over the course of three days. The group met to consolidate their economic role, and to focus on increasing the scope of the group's competence by including many countries.   The importance of the BRICS economies lies in the fact that ...

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The downturn of manufacturing activities (HCOB Manufacturing PMI) in Europe worsened to the lowest figure in 3 months last July, but it is expected that the industry has done slightly better in August from 42.7 to 42.8 points, but still below 50, indicating a contraction in the overall econom ...

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New Zealand Rate Decision   The Reserve Bank of New Zealand will announce its latest interest rate decision on the 16th of August. It is expected to hold the official cash rate (OCR) at 5.5% as the inflation rate is expected to decline to 5.8% in Q3 2023 from 6% in the previous quarter. ...

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The Fed’s latest meeting minutes indicated that the US central bank raised interest rates by 25 basis points at its last meeting to 5.50%, with the aim of reducing inflation, which is still far from its target. Fed Chairman, Jerome Powell stressed that the US Central Bank will continue to evaluate ...

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The week ahead holds some significant events that have the potential to influence upcoming market trends.     The U.S   Existing Home Sales data is scheduled to be released by the National Association of Realtors on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 6:00 PM, GMT+4 (Dubai T ...

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This week, major news from the U.S, China, the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand will be at the center of market movements.     The U.S.   The Retail Sales (m/m) is scheduled to be released by the Census Bureau on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 4:30 PM, GMT+4. The m ...

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US inflation data is set for release today at 16:30 GMT+4 as markets anticipate how the real reading will compare to both the expected and previous readings. Forecasts indicate that annual inflation will continue to slow down for the ninth consecutive month to 5.2%, compared to the previous 6.0% f ...

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US stocks fell on the last trading day of 2022, closing out the worst year for global equities and bonds in more than a decade. S&P 500 is down almost 20% in 2022. The Nasdaq 100 is down 34% and the dow jones is down 9%.2022 was twice as bad as the global financial crisis: nearly $40 trillion ...

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  You may have heard people talking about the stock market and indices, or someone mention that the market is “performing well”, at the moment. If you are new to trading or have never traded before, you might wonder what these terms mean. And if you’ve heard of the potential profit that ca ...

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  A trading platform is a web-based software tool that allows traders and investors to execute trades to buy and sell securities in the financial markets. It acts as the intermediary between the traders and the brokers. Brokers tend to offer the best trading platform for their services for ...

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  Ask any trader who makes money consistently in the financial markets and they will tell you that you either follow a methodically written trading strategy or run a high risk of failure.There is an old saying in business and trading, “if you fail to plan, then you are planning to fail”.It ...

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  To trade successfully in the financial markets, you need to master practical skills, but just as important is your mastery of trading psychology.   What Is Trading Psychology? Trading psychology has everything to do with your mental state, beliefs, and thinking strategies. ...

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  Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned trader, you need the right trading tools to help you augment your decision-making skills if you want to achieve any level of success. Most of these tools are offered free of charge by trading platforms, forex brokers, or websites that specialise i ...

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  You can trade a variety of trading products with CFI including forex, and CFD (Contract for Difference) contracts on indices, energies, precious metals and stock indices. In this article, we shall provide an overview of each product so that you can gain a deeper understanding of each ass ...

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  Different types of trade orders exist to determine how and when a trader enters or exits a trading position while trading different products in the financial markets. Trade Orders give traders the flexibility to determine the price at which they want to enter a trade rather than just buy ...

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  More and more people are actively trading in the financial markets. In 2018, the foreign exchange market reached a record high. Getting started in a market that turns over $5 trillion in trade volume every single day can be daunting at first. That is why we advise that your first trading ...

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  The global financial markets, also called capital markets, are marketplaces that provide a platform for investors to buy and sell different types of assets like derivatives, stocks, bonds, commodities and currencies. When starting out on your trading journey, it is beneficial to get to k ...

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  Trading vs. investing are two terms that rule the financial markets. While both investors and traders aim to make money in the financial markets, the methods they use to achieve that goal are different. Traders seek to profit from the market within a shorter timeframe and take advantage ...

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Risk management is essential for successful trading, but many inexperienced traders overlook it. Without a proper risk management strategy, you put yourself in danger of losing some or all your hard-earned money - even if just one or two trades do not go your way.Trading is a high-risk activity: a ...

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  Multiple time frame analysis allows you to take a top-down approach, so that you make a more informed trading decision. This approach gives you the flexibility of using more than one time-frame to establish long, medium and short-term trends. A wider time frame helps you to establis ...

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  Forex is not only the largest but also the most liquid financial market in the world today. For a market that is thirty times the size of the New York Exchange, and that churns out over $5 trillion in trading volume every day, the opportunities, and possibilities for making money (or at ...

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The market is watching closely for today’s data readings, another inflation indicator that adds more fodder for the Fed when deciding the next federal rate, standing at 5.5%, the highest level since January 2001.   US CPI which was recently released showed an easing of price pressures a ...

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US inflation data is set for release today at 4:30 PM GMT+4. The markets usually watch how the real reading will turn out compared to the expected reading and the previous reading. Expectations indicate that inflation on an annual basis will rise again to 3.3%, compared to the previous reading of ...

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"One's man loss is another man's gain". This proverb explains the beauty of the stock market where investors can gain from either a rising or falling stock due to something called short selling. Short selling refers to the trading strategy of borrowing a stock whose price is expected to fall, sell ...

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The spotlight over the past few weeks has been on the world’s most valuable tech companies, such as Apple Inc. (APPL), Meta Platforms Inc (META), Microsoft Corp. (MSFT), and Amazon Inc. (AMZN), as releasing their much-awaited earnings.   Let’s look at the recently released earnings and ...

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The week ahead is a crucial one for investors in the financial markets to determine the course of monetary policy in the United States. US jobs data indicated that the economy added fewer jobs than expected, adding 187,000 jobs in July, below expectations of 205,000. The unemployment rate fell to ...

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US jobs data set for release today at 4:30 PM GMT+4, and the markets are anticipating how the real reading will turn out compared to the expected and the previous readings. Expectations indicate that the US economy added around 203,000 jobs during July 2023, compared to the previous reading of 209 ...

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The Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points from 5% to 5.25%, a 15-year high, despite the declining inflation rates, as seen below. However, inflation is still way above the bank’s target of 2% forcing the BoE to continue its monetary tightening cycle. CPI in the Uni ...

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Trading involves many challenges such as fear, accuracy, uncertainty, and much more. What if traders could handle and overcome those factors using AI?   Capitalise.ai is a user-friendly and code-free tool that uses automation to simplify trading processes and provide accessibility for a ...

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The artificial intelligence (AI) theme has been propelling the US stock market higher this year. The general opinion among analysts is that AI will boost earnings and boost stock values. This will be accomplished through lower staffing levels, increased decision-making efficiencies, enhanced secur ...

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The Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank affirmed their commitment to reduce inflation to 2%, especially after the recent rise in oil and food prices, which raised fears that inflation could rise again.   Both the European Central Bank and the US Central Bank raised interest ra ...

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The Core PCE Price Index, one of the Fed’s preferred inflation indicators, measures the change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers, excluding food and energy due to their significant volatility.   The Bureau of Economic Analysis is scheduled to release the Core Per ...

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The US transportation industry has long been a key component of the global economy and economic growth, connecting businesses and consumers across long distances and facilitating the movement of goods and people.   The transportation sector's growth and performance are closely tied to t ...

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Fed monetary policy makers meet again on the evening of Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 22:00 GMT+4, to determine its next interest rate decision. Expectations indicate an additional increase in interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point to move within the range of 5.25-5.50%.   Thi ...

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Newer generations are more open to the world, more open to risk than their older peers, and start investing younger than any past generation. With technology intervening in our lives, investing is now easier than ever. Younger generations are now able to invest from the comfort of their homes with ...

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Earnings and central bank decisions will be in focus this week. Traders are bracing for the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank to boost interest rates and telegraph whether further hikes are on the way. The BOJ is expected to remain neutral, allowing the rate differential with its peers ...

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The healthcare sector has stood out as one of the top-performing stock segments, due to its array of innovative products. Healthcare stocks include companies dedicated to pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, healthcare services, and much more.   Let’s take a look over some o ...

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Last month, US inflation fell substantially, reviving hopes that the Federal Reserve may soon complete the most aggressive interest-rate hiking cycle in decades.   According to data released by the Bureau of Labour Statistics, the consumer price index grew 3% from a year ago, the smalle ...

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Two days of talks under the theme of “One Earth, One Family, One Future” ended without a proper communique due to conflict between policymakers on the Russia-Ukraine war.   The meeting was organized in five sessions discussing Global Economy Health, Sustainable Finance and Infrastructur ...

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Consumer spending is one of the leading indicators for the overall economic activity in the U.S. As a matter of fact, all focus at the moment is on consumer spending, whereby a battle is taking place between the Federal Reserve and consumers.   With higher consumer demand comes higher p ...

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  DXY Price Chart (July 20 - July 23), Source: TradingView     The Dollar Index (DXY) declined by -2.2% last week, settling at its lowest level since April 2022. The index abandoned a previous important support level at 101, sliding below the 100 level, which ac ...

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“Blockchain is the biggest opportunity set we can think of over the next decade or so,” said Bob Greifeld, Nasdaq Chief Executive on Blockchain technology. Many companies in several industries now have capitalized on the technology and have started integrating blockchain into their processes to im ...

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July has arrived, kicking off the month of earnings season. Companies are still trying to pull out of the gloom that has hit the global economy over the past 3 years. The total number of companies that have gone bankrupt to date in 2023 is higher than at any time since 2010 with the highest filing ...

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Headline Consumer price inflation in the United States is predicted to have slowed significantly in June, but core inflation is expected to have remained steady.   According to economists polled by Bloomberg, the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its latest US consumer price index ...

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Official Cash Rate New Zealand   The Official Cash Rate (OCR) is scheduled to be released by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 6:00 AM, GMT+4 (Dubai Time).  The market expects the RBNZ to skip rate hikes and maintain interest rates at 5.50%. Thi ...

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It’s a crucial and important week for investors in the financial markets to determine the course of monetary policy in the United States. US jobs data indicated that the US economy added 209,000 jobs during June, a lower reading than the previous 306,000 jobs. This marks the labor market’s slowest ...

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On Friday 7th July 2023, the markets are looking forward to US jobs data. Expectations indicate that the US economy added 224,000 jobs during June, compared to 339,000 in the previous reading. The unemployment rate is expected to decline to 3.6%, and for the wage rate to decline slightly on a mont ...

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The FOMC Meeting minutes, usually released 3 weeks after the Fed's last interest rate decision's, provides insights on the Fed's potential policy course by analyzing the tone of the outlook as well as the vote split. A bullish tone reflects optimism, thus boosting the greenback against other count ...

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Optimizing the use of scarce resources is the ultimate goal of human beings. Therefore, it is important to find alternative sources of energy in order to maintain our lives on earth using renewable energy sources. This sector is one that is experiencing rapid expansion, and hence, a potential inve ...

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The OPEC+ meetings taking place in Vienna are scheduled to span the entire day of Wednesday, July 5, 2023. This will provide insights regarding the influence of decisions taken in the energy markets and oil production.   Previous OPEC+ Meetings Brief   The last OPEC+ Meeting ...

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Let’s uncover the major events that lie ahead for this week that have the potential to bring volatility to the markets.   The United States   The ISM Manufacturing PMI is set to be released by the Institute for Supply Management on Monday, July 3 at 6:00 PM, GMT+4. The market ...

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Another day brings another key data release for the Federal Reserve. The Core PCE is a measure of the prices that individuals in the United States pay for goods and services, both directly and indirectly. It is commonly referred to as "core" because it excludes the volatile categories of food and ...

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US CB Consumer Confidence is an economic indicator that monitors consumers' confidence in the economy. It is based on a survey of 5,000 US households. They were asked their views and opinions about current and future economic conditions, including employment, income, inflation, and the stock marke ...

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  In this article, we are going to discuss major and minor currency pairs that you can trade with CFI. In the forex market, a currency pair expresses the value of one currency relative to another currency.   Major Currency Pairs A major currency pair is a set of currenci ...

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  When considering how to start trading stocks, indices, foreign exchange or even precious metals and commodities, it is important to remember: trading is a journey.It is not just a question of how to start trading, but how to start trading in such a way that you can learn the most importa ...

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  Lighting up the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa CFI’s quest to position itself as the world’s favourite trading partner shows our ambitions are big. Not only is our dedicated approach to servicing clients part of our DNA, it’s also our drive to increasing brand awareness, o ...

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  One can never truly understand every angle, aspect or workings of the financial markets. This is not about stocks moving up or down or typical market conditions. It's about the advent of technology, social media and a highly dynamic environment which breeds neutral innovation that leads ...

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 Silver, the slightly lesser-known precious metal has dominated headlines recently following an unprecedented event. While from a broader perspective, this helps people remember its importance as a precious metal, it still faces harder competition against Gold, one of the most demanded assets ...

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 Over the past few months, Elon Musk competed with Jeff Bezos for the title of the richest person in the world. While Amazon is not a company anyone should simply ignore, Tesla has been the star for a while, mostly because Elon’s remarks can shake any market he mentions in his Tweets. Bitc ...

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  The majority of new ideas are born out of a need or, in some cases, a convenient want to have. This was the case with Anghami, a music streaming service that made it possible for the MENA region to have music on the go, for a low price and during a time when technological advances relate ...

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  Aside from World War 1 and World War 2, 2020 was among the most interesting years in the past century. This is not to say that it was the worst as indeed, humanity faced many difficulties since then but for the newer generations, the Covid-19 pandemic presented a challenge that not only ...

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  The idea of accepting Bitcoin for large-scale purchases or daily needs is a far-fetched one but that’s changing, at a relatively fast pace as more and more people see the future from a digital currency perspective. Recently, Tesla made it possible for people to buy their cars using Bitco ...

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  An asset that once traded below zero, Oil was one of the most affected instruments during the initial stages of the Covid-19 pandemic. Nowadays, it has recovered to much healthier levels as global demand begins to bounce back up and as the world continues its journey towards eliminating ...

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  During a time when phone apps have yet to take off, coming up with a concept that solves one of the most important daily questions of any individual seemed farfetched yet for Will Shu, the idea made sense. Deciding what to eat on a daily basis has plagued the average employee with limite ...

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Trading is a unique experience that each one of us approaches in a certain manner suitable to our personality. Some of us may enjoy the analytical part and could spend hours analyzing and creating heavily dictated scenarios while others may prefer spending less time analyzing charts and are more i ...

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What’s trending in the market:   Inflation, inflation fears, and reflation were the headlines of most news concerning the market for the past month. Every economist or investor had that topic in mind, especially with the recent talk prior to the Fed meeting that took place on June 16th& ...

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Developed in the late 1950s by George Lane, the Stochastics indicator is one of the most popular ones out there, used by many traders in a variety of way. The stochastics indicator measures the relationship between the closing price of an instrument and its price range of a specific period of time ...

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Highlights   Nvidia share price rallies to a new high of US$761.60 The largest chipmaker in the US by market cap shares rose while many of its competitors fell in Monday's market drop, indicating investors view the semiconductor giant as first in class. Nvidia stock split will be ...

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The markets have been on edge recently, fueled by renewed Covid-19 concerns despite the overall positive and optimistic trading environment as evident by higher stock prices and improving inflation outlooks. Price action across most asset classes has been approaching a critical point with stocks a ...

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It’s no surprise that the global corporate environment continues to improve as the only real concern, being the pandemic, is no longer as serious as before. With the Delta and other variants out in the world, early studies have shown that vaccinated individuals have a strong chance against the mor ...

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What’s trending in the market:   Delta variant fears: The threat of the rise in the number of Covid-19 cases due to the fast spread of the Delta variant worldwide has shaken global markets negatively throughout July. Cases have been surging across the UK and the US which brought fears t ...

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The Dow Jones is probably the most popular index in the world, featuring strong daily volume and including a broad exposure of very big companies.   The Index is a price-weighted one and includes 30 very prominent companies around the US. It was founded in the late 1800s and includes a ...

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Trend lines are a type of trend analysis that helps traders better understand the current structure of a trend as well as when it might change and how fast this might occur.   Trend lines are made up of at least 2 swing points (Figure 1) on any chart. They could feature 3+ points but at ...

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Understanding how much a currency pair moves on a daily basis is important for a variety of reasons including the usage of stop losses and finding reasonable price targets, among others.   Not all forex pairs move the same. Some of them are highly volatile, moving at least 100 pips per ...

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You might have heard the terms support and resistance before. Support and resistance form fundamental aspects of the financial markets and are highlighted at the very early stages of a trader’s career.   Support and resistance areas are prices or zones of prices that indicate excess sup ...

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Economic releases play a very important role in financial markets. Aside from the fact that they move the markets in the short term, they help economists and fundamental analysts in determining the future direction of a financial product.   Economic releases are many, ranging from GDP d ...

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There are endless tips and advice you could get your hands on but we compiled a list that we believe should add value to your short term or long term trading:   Keep an eye on the economic calendar   Whether your strategy takes into account economic releases or not, you shoul ...

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As we approach the fall season, stocks have maintained great strength while looking poised for more gains in the near future. The S&P 500 reached as high as 4540s while the Nasdaq traded close to the 15700 area. The Dow Jones was lagging behind and remained in consolidation yet anything is pos ...

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 Similar to working a full-time job and making decisions that are affected by emotions, trading involves very much the same thing. Emotions are part of nearly every decision we make, especially when they involve our livelihood and paychecks.   Controlling your emotions is a powerfu ...

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Hisham Mansour, co-founder and managing director of CFI Financial Group, talks young traders, beginner steps, attractive commodities and the pandemic   What is the new demographic of trading? One of the most interesting aspects of the financial markets in recent years has been the sh ...

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What’s trending in the market:   Inflation: The topic of inflation isn’t going to cool down anytime soon. However, economic data released throughout August indicated that Inflation has moderated. In addition, Fed chair Powell has again insisted during the Jackson Hole meeting that infla ...

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Despite this year's severe decline in the stock and bond markets with around 20% decline in the S&P500 and around 34% decline in the NASDAQ, marking the largest decline since WWII, the United States saw record trading volume, the second-largest flows, and new exchange-traded fund debuts. Aroun ...

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The Fed’s December policy meeting minutes are due on Wednesday and may provide hints about the central bank's tightening path. After four consecutive increases of 75 basis points (bps), the Fed raised rates by 50 bps in December. Although this represented a slower pace of tightening from their pre ...

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Investors will be monitoring the Euro area’s consumer price index reading for December that will be released on Jan 6th , 2023. The next forecast is expected to read 9.7%%, down 0.4% from October’s 10.1%. it would be a relief for the ECB if December 2022 YoY headline inflation forecast reads below ...

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An encouraging US jobs report and the Institute for Supply Management’s services gauge unexpectedly shrank at the end of 2022 pushing the major US equity indexes higher last week. A Labor Department report showed that nonfarm payrolls increased 223,000 in December, capping a near-record year fo ...

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For the first time since March 2020, China reopened its border to international visitors on Sunday. Although China no longer requires quarantine, international arrivals have yet to increase due to a surge in COVID-19 infections in the country.   After three years of global isolation, th ...

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Increasing interest rates, inflation, and geopolitical unrest all contributed to the stock market's high level of volatility in 2022, which resulted in unexpected selloffs. The year closed with negative returns for all three major U.S. indices: the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 6.86%, the ...

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The Federal Reserve has spoken and the economy is answering back. Last week inflation in the U.S. continued its downward-sloping movement for the 6th month in a row, slashing off almost 2.6% in inflation. This proves to a certain point that the monetary policy used by the Fed is doing its job i ...

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Investors will be monitoring the Euro area’s adjusted consumer price index reading for December that will be released on Jan 18th , 2023 hoping the adjusted forecast to read 9.2%, down 0.9% from November’s 10.1%. As well known, the CPI index measures the change of prices for products and services ...

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As the holiday season ended and everyone got pampered by Santa, Investors are waiting for the December retail figures because it gives an indicator of the health of the economy in terms of consumption which accounts for around 70% of the US GDP. Retail sales compare the total retail sales of produ ...

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OpenAI's GPT-3 (Generative Pretrained Transformer 3) is a cutting-edge language processing AI model. It can generate human-like text and has a wide range of applications, including language translation, language modeling, and text generation for chatbots. With 175 billion parameters, it is one of ...

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Big week for the currencies market with a bunch of market-moving economic figure releases. The dollar index closed near its price open level last week showing signs of a potential reversal to the upside, while EUR/USD edged higher, closing at 1.08543 witnessing an increase of 0.27%.   ...

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The global economic direction has been toward a tightening monetary policy during 2022 to curb surging prices that were not seen since the global financial crisis. But a question pops up here: How does a country's interest rate increase affect its currency? Increasing interest rates is a tool f ...

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Artificial intelligence is a vast and rapidly expanding field. The goal is to train machines to learn and act like humans in order to complete tasks efficiently hopefully across all industries. Artificial intelligence stocks are rarer than you might think. Many companies tout AI technology init ...

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This week holds the first-rate decisions for major central banks in the year 2023. Will the decisions further pressure the greenback and give more power to other major currencies? The answer will be released by the Federal Reserve this Wednesday, as for the BOE and ECB they will answer us on Th ...

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Over 180 currencies around the world and only 4 major pairs rule the world, EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD, and USD/CHF. The most common currency in all 4 pairs and the world’s dominant reserve currency since WWII is the USD, but is it the most valuable? No. There are other currencies that are valued m ...

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Last week and specifically on Friday the 3rd of February the markets witnessed one of the most surprising economic releases, which led to sudden drops in major world currencies facing the U.S. dollar. The dollar index increased by around 1.14%, while EUR/USD and GBP/USD dropped roughly 1.1%, an ...

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Oil is one of the strategic commodities in which any change in its production affects the global economy. Last week, OPEC+ decided to roll over the production policy agreed upon in the previous October meeting of decreasing output by 2 mb/d accounting for around 2% of global production as projecti ...

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The past two weeks have been busy for the US economy, filled with several important economic data points.  Fed Funds rate: 4.75% vs 4.75% est Nonfarm Payrolls for Jan: +517k vs. +188k est Unemployment Rate for Jan: 3.4% vs. 3.6% est ISM Services Index for Jan: 55.2 vs. 50.5 est ...

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The Office for National Statistics will announce on Friday the UK GDP. The monthly real gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to decline by 0.3% and to expand by 0.40% year over year. Gross domestic product (GDP) measures the final market value of all goods and services produced within a cou ...

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The greenback extended its bullish sentiment last week increasing by approximately 0.6%, consequently pressuring other major currencies.   EUR/USD dropped by almost 1% after mixed signals from ECB President Lagarde regarding the monetary approach being implemented. Surprisingly, the GBP ...

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US inflation data will be released today at 4:30 PM, Amman time, and the markets are awaiting the real reading compared to what is expected and the previous rate. Expectations indicate that annual inflation will continue to slow down for the seventh consecutive month to 6.2%, compared to 6.5% for ...

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On Wednesday at 4:30 PM Amman time, the markets will be anticipating the release of US Retail Sales data.   The Retail Sales Index measures the total value of goods sold by retailers and reflects the total amount of money spent by consumers on goods and services. It is considered a lead ...

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Energy was a leading contributor to inflation across the globe in 2022.  Russia has been a major player in the global energy markets, controlling 26% of the crude oil global market share and a 12% share for natural gas. With tensions erupting between Russia and Ukraine, CPI figures spiked glo ...

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With mixed news last week came a mixed currencies market. The Dollar Index rose roughly 0.31% as sentiment looks to be leading markets towards further hikes in the U.S. Federal Funds Rate.   Higher than expected CPI, which recorded a price increase of 6.4% during the month of January 20 ...

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Today at 6:45 PM Dubai time, US PMI data for the services sector will be released, and markets are anticipating what the real reading will show relative to what is expected and the previous rate.    Expectations indicate an increase to 47.3 compared to the previous reading of 46.8, ...

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Short-seller Hindenburg Research recently accused Gautam Adani, Adani Group chairman, of accounting fraud and stock manipulation in its January 24th report, triggering a stock rout at the billionaire empire and wiping $127 billion off the group's market value.   While Adani has repeated ...

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The U.S. Dollar is re-living its August 2022 prime days, where further aggressiveness from the federal reserve was expected, inflation was not responding and the employment level was decent. Is this really the scenario that is facing the FX market for the upcoming quarter? Or will this prime be ...

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Most beginner traders slip into the same common trading mistakes. In this article, we will highlight the major pitfalls new traders can experience and how to avoid them.   Why Trade? Traders should define their purpose for getting started in trading. Are you looking for a steady mont ...

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Investors will be awaiting Thursday’s eurozone CPI reading for February, forecasted at 8.2%, a significant decline from January’s 8.6% reading. This scenario would be welcomed by the ECB, implying a fourth consecutive decline in headline inflation.   The Consumer Price Index ( ...

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“Reminiscent of a transition from the Hope to Growth phase in a typical equity cycle,” commented Goldman Sachs on the performance of Chinese stock market.   Goldman Sachs suggests that the Chinese stocks are in a correction zone dropping from its peak on Jan 27th, transitioning from a r ...

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Recent economic data has strengthened the belief amongst policymakers that despite a recent slowdown in inflation, it is still insufficient to stop hiking interest rates.    Policymakers around the world have stressed the need to keep rates elevated for longer, considering inflatio ...

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The U.S. dollar index was slowly retracing off the 105 level in a choppy manner last week. There are mainly 2 factors leading to that choppiness, the first being the modest changes in the U.S. consumer confidence, and ISM PMI whether on the manufacturing side or services side.   The sec ...

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The week ahead is loaded with central bank decisions from Canada to Japan to Australia. Central banks remain under pressure to combat inflation amid global economic turmoil and uncertainty.   The Bank of Canada was the first major central bank combating global inflation to declare its i ...

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As well as being a source of life, water can also be a source for portfolio diversification. Like gold and oil, water is a commodity—and is becoming more scare in today’s world. So, just like any other scarcity, a water shortage creates investment opportunities.   One method of investin ...

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Remember the golden rule: traders have different ideas and convictions in how they analyze the market information released, so prices cannot move 100% based on that information.   Economic data includes data or reports issued at specific times (weekly, monthly, quarterly) that reflect t ...

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US jobs data is set for release today at 5:30PM GMT+4 and markets are anticipating how the reading will compare to what is expected and to the previous reading. Expectations indicate that the US economy added around 224,000 jobs in Feb 2023, compared to 517,000 jobs in the month prior.   ...

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US inflation data is set for release today at 4:30 GMT+4, and the markets are awaiting how the real reading come out compared to both the expected and previous readings. Forecasts indicate that annual inflation will continue to slow for the eighth consecutive month to 6%, compared to 6.4% in the m ...

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With the aggressive quantitative tightening, the US CPI fell again as expected in February 2023 to 6% YoY down from 6.4% in January 2023, while the CPI met expectations and increased by 0.4% MoM as shelter costs increased sharply. The Core CPI, on the other hand, came slightly higher than expec ...

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Stanley Druckenmiller is one of Wall Street's most successful and influential traders. Throughout his career, he has achieved remarkable success and is widely regarded as one of the greatest investors of all time. He was only 28 years old when he founded Duquesne Capital Management in 1981 with on ...

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Currencies   On Friday 17th March, the greenback weakened after the release of inflation, retail sales, and consumer sentiment data in the U.S.   The latest inflation metrics, including CPI (MoM) and the PPI (MoM), showed that inflationary pressures are still prevalent. Howev ...

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Federal Reserve policymakers meet again on Wednesday, March 22nd at 22:00 GMT+4, to set its newest interest rate level. Expectations point towards an additional increase of 25 basis points bringing interest rates toward the 5% range.   However, what the markets are focusing most on is t ...

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Major central banks are taking their latest monetary policy decisions this week amid the collapse of some major banks in the US and Switzerland, fearing its repercussions for the global banking sector.    After the Fed’s meeting on Wednesday, the Swiss National Bank’s (SNB) announc ...

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On 10th March, the largest bank failure since the global financial crisis occurred in the US when Silicon Valley Bank, ranked 16 among the largest banks with $209 billion, went bankrupt. Signature Bank was closed a week later along with SVB Financial Group. The crisis came during a time when the g ...

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Despite an ongoing wave of bank failures that caused turbulence in the financial world, the technology sector managed to hold its ground against the sell-off.   Apple and Microsoft struggled in 2022, with 27.10% and 28.57% declines, respectively. However, both companies have managed to ...

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Inflation has been gradually sneaking its way across the global economy, pushing prices higher, and squeezing the wallets of everyday citizens. Let’s explore in detail the impact of its pitstop in the land of Australia, and how it has influenced the country’s economic activity.   The Co ...

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Gold prices recorded an increase of around 8% so far in March, reaching above $2000 an ounce before retracing lower. Speculation of a new record high for gold is rising with mounting economic uncertainty and fears of a new global financial crisis.   Expectations indicate that a new all- ...

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Investors will be anticipating the release of Initial Jobless Claims data later today in order to gain the latest insights into the U.S. labor market.   Initial Jobless Claims is a weekly economic indicator that measures the number of individuals who have filed for unemployment benefits ...

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The dollar index saw a sharp increase against a basket of currencies, rising 0.5% for both the dollar index and dollar index futures. This jump was largely attributed to the surge in oil prices following the OPEC+ announcement, which could result in higher fuel costs globally, potentially feeding ...

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Tech giant, Apple Inc, recently introduced its ‘buy now, pay later’, service in the United States, potentially shaking up the fintech industry. This move is likely to disrupt the market and create new competition among top players such as Affirm Holdings and Klarna, a Swedish payment firm. &nbs ...

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize the way trading is conducted in financial markets. With the ability to process vast amounts of data and make predictions based on complex algorithms, AI has the capability to identify patterns and trends that traditional trading metho ...

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US jobs data is set for release Friday, 7th April at 16:30 GMT+4, and markets are anticipating how the real reading will be compared to the expected and previous readings. Expectations indicate that the US economy added approximately 236,000 jobs in February 2023, compared to the previous reading ...

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On Friday the 7th of April, the greenback witnessed an increase of 0.16%. this was due to the release of labor data such as the Non-Farm Employment Change (NFP) and the Unemployment rate.     The NFP experienced a decrease from 326K to 236K, indicating that there has been a de ...

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In March 2023, China's consumer and producer inflation showed limited growth, indicating that the country's economic recovery may need additional support in the form of monetary or fiscal stimulus. This suggests that China’s current economic policies may not be enough to spur growth, and that furt ...

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On 12th April, the long-waited CPI data release in the U.S. for May was announced with some unexpected surprises, dropping from a previous reading of 6.0% to 5.0%.   Following the release, the U.S. Dollar dropped by 0.40% while the gold rose by 0.75% with a closing price of $2022.17 per ...

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Annual inflation slowed in the United States to 5% in March, while interest rates are now stable and expected to outpace inflation when the Fed meets next May. Expectations call for an additional rise in interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, which may well be the last of this cycle. T ...

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Central bank events are known to be market-moving especially as monetary cycles are nearing their end. Given the above-average volatility that the market is exhibiting lately, it would not be surprising to see today’s ECB event leading to unusual ranges across different assets.   Trader ...

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If there’s one figure that the Fed is likely to focus on in the coming months, it’s the Consumer Price Index. Today’s data comes as inflation continues to run hot, pushing the Fed into a corner where they might have to make some changes in the near term.   Today’s data is expected at 0. ...

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Candlestick patterns form an important element in the education of any trader. They help you understand the ongoing market structure as well as what each candlestick may represent. Some of them are meaningless or neutral while others, based on extensive research by traders and analysts, could give ...

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Global equities came under pressure yesterday as the Evergrande crisis weighed on the markets. The major Chinese real estate developer warned that it may not be able to repay on time, a statement that accelerated the decline of its shares amid a broad-scale sell-off that risked spilling over into ...

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In its latest statement and press conference, the Federal Reserve said that it will likely begin reducing its monthly bond purchases as soon as November while implying that rates will begin to go higher sooner than originally anticipated.   The move came in response to overall improving ...

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US stocks achieve the fastest recovery in history: Wall Street experienced a wild year amid historical volatility and record performances. The S&P 500 index ended the year with gains of 16.3%, or a total return of about 18% including dividends, while the Nasdaq, index backed by technology s ...

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One of the main drivers of currency performance is the monetary policy that central banks adopt. This is no different for the US Dollar and the FED. After two years riddled with volatility caused by a pandemic, The central bank is integrating a more hawkish tone to fend off increasing inflations a ...

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In a story that tends to repeat itself on a yearly basis, the Federal government is approaching the point where it might run out of cash by mid-October. According to the Treasury secretary, Janet Yellen, the exact date is October 18.   This new estimate by Janet Yellen raises the risk f ...

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Monday session took an interesting turn following a rally in Oil that took it to a seven-year high. Investors and traders are already juggling different variables including inflationary concerns, especially renewed ones following the Oil rally, slightly weaker than expected earnings season, the de ...

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Trading largely involves having the right mindset and a strong disciplined approach that assists in creating consistency. At the end of the day, trading is a business, and just like any other venture, it’s important to maintain control of your wins and losses.   If you are a short-term ...

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What’s trending in the market:   September Anomaly: September is known to be the period of the year were returns on portfolios are always in the red. Historically, the stock market tends to decline or perform some corrections when September is due. This was the case last month, where st ...

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The CBOE Volatility Index is one of the most popular gauges of volatility in the financial markets. It is a real-time index that is derived from the price of SPX options with near-term expiration dates which creates a 30-day projection of expected volatility on the S&P 500. It is also known as ...

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It’s that time of year again where all eyes are on major corporations across the US, releasing their latest earnings. So far, stocks have maintained a bullish bias with strong expectations that earnings will remain strong.   US equities moved higher for the most part with the Nasdaq com ...

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Tesla just joined an exclusive club of 1+ trillion Dollar companies in the US, a feat that took roughly 11 years since its debut in 2010. There’s no doubt about Tesla’s success. After all, they are popular, reliable, and highly demanded cars that are led by a very smart individual and influencer, ...

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The Bank of Canada shocked the markets when it suddenly eliminated its bond-buying program in response to the consistently high inflation that has plagued the world. Original expectations were for the Bank to cut the program in half but the hawkish shift clearly highlights the willingness of the B ...

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What’s trending in the market:   October Rebound: Traders took the opportunity of the set back that happened in the global stock markets in September, and started October with a strong demand for stocks. The Dip buying mentality started a strong market rebound during early October which ...

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One of the most popular in the world, the Nasdaq 100 is among the benchmark indices of the US and the tech world. It represents the 100 largest non-financial companies found on the Nasdaq Stock Market. The companies are chosen based on their market cap and given a specific weight accordingly. The ...

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US stocks ended a positive streak on Wednesday following a surprise inflation figure of 6.2% year to year, higher than the estimate of 5.9% and the biggest annual rise since 1990. The month-to-month figure was also higher than expected at 0.9% versus 0.6%.   Digging deeper into the reas ...

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With a lack of market triggers, the major indices ended Monday relatively flat, beginning the week on a very uneventful note. This is rather expected following volatile conditions over the past few weeks. This is not unusual as the market does go through periods where, despite volatility and price ...

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What’s trending in the market:   New highs: November started with a positive note for the stock market, following the strong corporate earnings released throughout October which showed high profit margins despite the supply chain issues and the environment of rising prices. Major indice ...

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The pandemic surely altered the cycle of global markets and investors activities. However, recently the sentimental behavior of investors witnessed obvious changes with risk appetites increasing on regular basis.   This increase in risk appetite was originally triggered by the introduct ...

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To be a successful investor and trader, you have to think like a fisherman. A fisherman sets out in the middle of the night every day at the exact time and exact location with the same fishing gear on a daily basis.   His method is simple he just tests different fishing gears to find th ...

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All eyes this week were on the central banks’ rate decisions and monetary policy approaches. As it was expected the federal reserve announced its aggressiveness and seriousness in fighting the constant increases in inflation rates, given the sudden increase in prices witnessed during the pandemic. ...

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Personality and character. Those are the only traits needed for a trader to pick the trading style he/she wishes to adopt.   In order to level up in your trading journey, you need to analyze your character first.   Are you an optimistic person that is hopeful in every situati ...

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Another new name is roaming in the air, “Omicron”. Everyone fears the restrictive policies that were enforced during the past 2 years as economies barely started to recover from the repercussions of the 2019 pandemic. However, in late November 2021, the world was shaken by the news of the emergenc ...

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The last trading day in the crazy year of 2021 has arrived. Some people say that 2021 is the year of recovery, whether it is recovering after the pandemic from the medical perspective, or in the stock market.   All U.S indices not only recovered from the drops that occurred in February ...

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Any change in the oil market sends percussions to the whole economy. Oil prices respond quickly to changes in the demand and supply, exogenous shocks, alternative energy sources, the movement of the US dollar, and market speculations. The pandemic has enticed a dual supply and demand shock in the ...

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What’s trending in the market: Increased volatility: December didn’t disappoint when it comes to the levels of trading volume throughout the month. Many factors resulted in investors pouring money into the market, such as the FOMC meeting, positive data regarding the omicron variant, Fed taperi ...

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Ever wondered what the daily routine of a trader looks like? You’ve always thought of it as an impossible routine or a stressful one, right? Well, on the contrary, it is one of the most interesting and calm routines you can ever experience.   My name is George, and I am a Financial Mark ...

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Major US indices rebounded following their most recent drops, after the release of inflation data, which reinforced expectations regarding the acceleration of the Federal Reserve's rate hike.  Government data released yesterday revealed that the consumer price inflation index in America ro ...

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The year 2021 as I call it “The year of breaching peaks” is obviously one of the most interesting years in the global markets and in specific the US market.   U.S indices kept on soaring week after week and month after month following the global recovery from the pandemic, whereby the a ...

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Red and redder!! This is the color of the markets for this week when it comes to major U.S indices, the majority of U.S stocks, and even Bond prices. The answer for this redness and sudden movement in the market is nothing but behavioral investing.   We are looking at sentimental biasne ...

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Monetary policy is one of the most prominent topics these days, as price stability directly affects the consumers. Governments took different measures during the recovery period. While most economies are adopting tightening monetary policies to control inflation rates, China is acting differently. ...

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“Regagner la Confiance des Investisseurs”, or in other words, regain the trust of the investors.   This is what Jerome Powell should have done yesterday in the press conference. However, what he did is the complete opposite. The main focus yesterday was on 2 major things. The federal ra ...

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If you’re a trading fanatic like myself, you heard about one or two of the hall of farmers in the trading industry.   What is interesting, is that they have a lot of differences in character, nationality, and even methods. However, a common thing that is shared between them all is stron ...

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Since Satoshi Nakamoto has introduced Bitcoins to the world in 2008, the world of Financial Technology has been disrupted. The origin of the term cryptocurrency comes from “Krypto logos” which means secret writing.   We have all heard the term “blockchain”, but we do not fully grasp it. ...

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The Q4 earnings season is playing a vital role in the overall sentiment and behavior of the investors in the U.S market in specific.   Netflix Inc (NFLX) couldn’t meet its target of subscribers during the 4th quarter of 2021. Consequently, the stock price witnessed an instant drop excee ...

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The main objective of central banks is to achieve economic growth by maintaining price stability and low unemployment rates, so central banks were intervening to protect the economy from the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic and starting asset purchase programs and injecting more cash to enco ...

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As a safe haven, gold has served as a strategic asset that limited investors’ losses incurred during the pandemic in which it showed the least drawdowns of 2.7 % from its initial value in 2020 compared to other commodities and stocks; for example, total drawdowns of NASDAQ were 23.5 % of its 2020 ...

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The Covid-19 pandemic impact was highly significant on all aspects of life. Aside of the huge numbers of positive cases, post pandemic health issues and death numbers in millions, there were negative economic and social consequences due to global freeze on all levels which included lockdowns. Howe ...

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For a higher return, you need to take higher risks. This is the most notorious yet adrenaline-pumping statement in the financial sector.   In most recent years we witnessed a shift in the risk appetite of investors whereby the focus is diverting from protecting your investment while ach ...

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In December 2021, a real crisis began to emerge between Russia and Ukraine, with the Russian government sending more than 100,000 troops on the Russian-Ukrainian border, angering the United States, NATO and European countries over the move and threatening the Russian government from any attempt to ...

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The 4 pillars of trading are Psychology control, Fundamental Analysis, Technical Analysis, and finally Risk Management.   For new traders and beginners, the financial markets seem to be like a stormy ocean that never seems to settle. However, this doesn’t just apply to the financial mar ...

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Silicon, the second most abundant element on Earth, is suspending manufacturing worldwide! Microchips are strategic inputs in almost every electrical device regardless of its technological advancement including automobiles, mobile phones, computers, military equipment, etc. Therefore, any chang ...

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For the past year or so (Figure1-2) the trading volume was reaching highs in correlation with the increases in news announcements. Whether it was when the Fed decided to start with its asset tapering process, the release of SPR by the U.S Administration, or when the bank of England decided suddenl ...

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Charles Ponzi, an Italian national born March 3rd 1882. Ponzi arrived to Boston U.S.A on November 15th 1903. Sixteen years later, he set up an office attempting to sell business ideas to companies in Europe. He received a letter from a Spanish company asking for the advertising catalog w ...

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Oil prices continued to rise as Brent crude reached 99 dollars, and then some declines began to move around 97 dollars. Oil rose significantly in 2021 and 2022 after the start of the economic recovery, with Brent rising by 51% in 2021. The rise in 2022 continued at a rate of 22% to offset the loss ...

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Commodities such as Gold and Oil surged during Monday’s trading session after the sudden announcement by the Russian president over recognizing 2 regions in eastern Ukraine as solely independent entities. Later that day he ordered the Russian forces to target those areas as a peacekeeping operatio ...

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The day that was warned by the Biden Administration for the past 2 weeks came. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said earlier "Putin has just launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Peaceful Ukrainian cities are under strikes,".   This comes directly after the Russian forces f ...

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Given that no market moves in isolation, acquiring basic macro-economic knowledge is essential for financial market participants whether, investors, traders, or analysts investing on different time horizons. Macroeconomics studies aggregate economic behavior including, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ...

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One of the main sanctions that were imposed on Russia is banning 10 of the country's largest financial institutions accounting for about 80% of the Russian banking sector’s total assets from using the Swift payment system… News that we read everywhere the past couple of days, but what does it mean ...

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The long-waited month for the year 2022 has come, and this week also happens to hold most of the major news for the month. We will witness this week, big movements on the major indices, and in specific Metals and Energy commodities.   The focus will be mainly on the Russian/Ukrainian ...

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After Russian troops moved into the Ukrainian border and reached the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, the United States and the European Union announce tightening economic sanctions on Russia to force Putin to back off. On Feb. 26, 2022, the U.S. and Europe agreed to cut off some Russian banks from the ...

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Identified as "critical enabling tech" by global leaders, lithium was first discovered in the 1800s and was mostly used in pharmaceuticals and ceramic glazes until after WWI when people started using it for other purposes, and nowadays lithium battery is considered strategic for a greener economy. ...

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The world is witnessing one of its toughest moments which would reshape geographical, political & economic orders for the next decade. As the global economy was digging for recovery solution from the COVID-19 impacts including sky rocketing commodity prices, inflation, unemployment & inter ...

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Gold has been known from the beginning of the modern economy as the best safe haven during economic and political crises. Gold rose 49% during the 2008 global crisis, as investors resorted to it when the global financial markets declined. It also rose by 36% during the decline of global markets in ...

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What’s trending in the market:   Stock Market diving into correction territories: 2022 started in an opposing way to 2021. The stock market, particularly US major indices Led by the Nasdaq, have slumped since the first trading week and kept on diving and hitting new lows without reachin ...

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Grains, and wheat, in particular, an indispensable input in all of our daily platters, have been in the news headlines over the past few weeks since the beginning of the rising conflicts between Russia and Ukraine, Europe's breadbasket. Fertile soil helped Ukraine and Russia to be harbingers in th ...

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For decades, nuclear energy has always been anchored to war heads and highly confidential military projects. This was a fact until late 90s when governments initiated the utilization of nuclear power for global clean energy generation. Nuclear energy is the second clean energy source together with ...

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Years 2020 and 2021 were the years of Healthcare and Technology when it comes to major trend investments. Billions of dollars were invested in those industries as a result of the pandemic and the lockdowns that occurred. Pharmaceutical companies (Figure 1) had one of the biggest shares of that ...

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Today, investors will be attentive to one of the most important monetary decisions, the Fed meeting in which the chairman of the US federal reserve bank will officially announce the medium to long term pathway for US monetary policy, and most importantly the interest rates on the greenback. Unfort ...

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Government defaults are not uncommon. Russia defaulted at $73 billion in 1998, Argentine defaulted at $ 82 billion in 2001, Greece defaulted twice in 2012 at $305 billion and the list continues. Until February 2022, creditors & banks had the appetite for lending Russia since its credit rating ...

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Since its inception in 2018, the Crypto 10 index has been a guiding price return performance measurement of a basket including the 10 leading cryptocurrencies versus the US dollar. The weight of each cryptocurrency is related to its market capitalization, capping the largest positions to 25%. & ...

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Global Food Security has piqued interest in global news since the commencement of the war between Russia and Ukraine as both countries contribute hugely to the global agriculture industry. The war between both countries raises the vulnerability of the many countries which include many of the Low-i ...

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The U.S. economy is currently suffering from high inflation; it has risen to the highest rate in 40 years, which has brought many bad memories back to everyone's minds to the recession of 1970 and 1980 and everyone began to demand the U.S. government and the U.S. Federal Bank to take real actions ...

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As Europe is searching for natural gas alternative supply other than the Russians, the United States claimed through president Joseph Biden that it would deliver an average of 15 billion cubic meters of additional liquified natural gas to the EU this year. The long-time plan entitles the US to sup ...

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Countries worldwide are suffering from record high inflationary pressures moving away from their targets reaching the highest inflation rates in decades exceeding the 2008 Financial crisis figures, as shown below. Supply chain constraints, arising from increased global demand for goods and service ...

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The first quarter of this year was challenging for many traders after the end of 2021 when growth rates exceeded all expectations as the global economy recovered almost completely from the pandemic, then inflation began to clearly show that it would not be a temporary problem as most central banks ...

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After the Vietnam war in 1971, the US was a net importer facing high unemployment and inflation rates. For Richard Nixon (the US president at that time) to conserve the US economy, finance government expenditures, and set an end to the global speculations on the US dollar by exporting nations who ...

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 The stock market has crashed several times throughout history with the most recent in 2020. A stock market crash happens when stock prices decline significantly all at once by more than 10 % and might last for years until it fully recovers. The chart below shows the most famous crashes in hi ...

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It looks like 2022 will be full of challenges for the global economy and financial markets as economic growth expectations have fallen dramatically and the prospects for an economic recession have increased. Traders now change their question from will be an economic recession to when will the rece ...

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Twenty-five basis points, 50 basis points, 100 basis points? The Federal Reserve is all over the place with its sudden and unstable decisions. This shows the level of pressure the economy in the United States is passing through. Yes, unemployment claims dropped from 171,000 to 166,000 for March ...

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ETF is the short name for Exchange Traded Funds which were first developed in the 1990s and managed by investment advisers who operate legally under registered investment companies. ETFs provide market access to passive investors, be it indexed funds or individual investors, and it is promoted as ...

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Sovereign debt (also called government debt, national debt, public debt, or country debt) refers to the financial liability of a government to itself (i.e., its central bank), other domestic creditors, and foreign creditors. Governments borrow either by issuing securities backed by the government ...

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While perceived as an energy powerhouse, Russia seafood industry has been stretching its muscles with strong support from the Kremlin. Russia is one of the biggest fish producers in the world and is ranked the fifth largest producer of wild- caught fish according to a 2020 report by the food and a ...

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President Xi Jinping has made clear there will be no change to the Covid Zero policies the country has followed since locking down Wuhan in 2020, which means that a cycle of shutdowns and reopening is likely in cities across the nation for the rest of this year, and possibly even longer. Judged pu ...

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The EURUSD pair renewed the 2020 low pressure of escalating military conflict in Ukraine.   The decision of Russian President Vladimir Putin to sell natural gas to ‘unfriendly’ countries for rubles is forcing European officials to refuse supplies and look for an alternative, more expens ...

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Due to Covid-19, some industries witnessed a booming market and others passed through decreases in value not seen in history. As we all know Covid-19 boosted Healthcare, manufacturing, technology companies, and many more. On the other hand, some sectors witnessed drops in their activity and bus ...

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Established in 1776, the St. Leger day is one of the most well-known horse races in England and is run at the Doncaster Racecourse in South Yorkshire in September of every Year. At that time, aristocrats, bankers, and merchants used to sell their stocks in May escaping London’s hot weather, seekin ...

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  The cryptocurrency market is seeing one of its worst selloffs since a market rally in 2020. The total crypto market cap is down 28% from a week ago at $1.2 trillion amid a broader meltdown. Cryptocurrencies slumped further Thursday and have lost more than $500 billion in market capitaliz ...

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Value Stocks act as shelters from the cyclones sweeping markets nowadays. The current quarter's underperformance of growth versus value stocks is the worst since the dot-com bubble as shown in the below graph. Source: The Daily Shot  First, let’s define both types of stocks; Growth ...

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By December 2021, the IEA was forecasting global coal demand to have grown by 6% during the year. As such, coal’s resurgence has called into question the world’s commitment to transitioning towards cleaner energy sources. Prices have surged once again in early 2022, largely due to a three-week ban ...

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The S&P 500, on an intraday basis Friday, 20 May, broke through its prior low to reach bear market levels trading more than 20% below its record high reached in January, but it did not close there. Instead, it reversed the day’s steep losses and ended the day just slightly positively. The Nasd ...

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Books of color…Tealbook, Greenbook, Bluebook, Beigebook, and the Redbook are all important statements produced by the Federal Reserves to report the country's current economic conditions, forecasts, and monetary policy plans.  It is important to first recognize the different media of communic ...

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Countless investors shared stories about how they lost their life savings in Terra and Luna. Terra, which again is supposed to consistently be valued at $1, is now worth pennies. Luna, which hit an all-time high value of $104 just this past March, is now worth fractions of a penny. TerraForm La ...

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On Monday May 23rd, Christine Lagarde the head of European central bank (ECB) gave guidance in a blog post regarding the interest rate future path in the coming months signaling that the dispute on the Euro currency interest rates has been won by the hawks to fight back unprecedent inflation. Unli ...

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Oil prices continue to rise for the sixth month in a row to increase people's suffering from the rise in the prices of all goods and services and increase pressure on every government. Oil prices have soared more than 50% this year. WTI is trading around 118 dollars per barrel and Brent is trading ...

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Stock Splits is dividing or multiplying a company’s outstanding shares without changing the company’s overall market value or capitalization. There are two types of stock splits, forward and reverse stock splits. The reverse stock split is the opposite in which a company decreases the number of it ...

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The recession signals are present. Inflation, and the current war are acting as fuel for the possible recession. Even major banks and institutions, and especially U.S. banks are transparently sharing their sentiment towards the current global economic situation.   JP Morgan CEO Jamie Di ...

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US inflation accelerated to a fresh 40-year high in May, a sign that price pressures are becoming entrenched in the economy. The consumer price index increased 8.6% from a year earlier in a broad-based advance, Labor Department data showed on Friday. The widely followed inflation gauge rose 1% fro ...

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The European Central Bank’s (ECB) decision to raise the interest rate by 2.5% in July for the first time in more than a decade can cause financial fragmentation. Raising interest rates was mandatory to combat the intensified inflation pressure from global energy and food prices that are projected ...

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So far 2022 has been a year where just about everyone on Wall Street got it wrong. As did the Fed and all global central banks. Back in December, strategists at the world’s top investment firms like JPMorgan Chase & Co. predicted the S&P 500 would gain 5% in 2022. Economists saw the U.S. 1 ...

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A term popularized in 2010 by the Brazilian Minister Mantega, currency wars or also called competitive devaluation, is referred to countries that devalue their own currencies to have their exports cheaper in the global market and imports more expensive; thus, attracting international traders, incr ...

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A global bear market in financial assets has been raging for months and shows few signs of abating. The MSCI global stock index lost about 22% from its high last autumn. Emerging-market stocks have lost about 30% since their high early last year. But most striking is how badly other assets have do ...

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The global economy is facing an intricate crisis, two years ago we were crawling out of the pandemic’s loopholes, not that long countries are suffering from high inflation that hadn’t been witnessed for decades, energy skyrocketing prices, and supply chain disruption padded by the Ukrainian- Russi ...

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The first six months were full of surprises: Inflation. The biggest selloff in bonds in four decades. A plunge in tech stocks rarely matched in history. And the implosion of crypto. Stocks, corporate debt, sovereign bonds, cryptocurrencies—there was no safety for investors in the first half of ...

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The projected decline in global growth from 5.7 % in 2021 to 2.9 % in 2022 is a sharp decline from the January projection of 4.1 %. Over the years 2023–2024, it is expected to maintain that pace as the conflict in Ukraine hampers trade, investment, and activity in the short term, pent-up demand de ...

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US inflation roared again to a fresh four-decade high last month, likely strengthening the Federal Reserve’s resolve to aggressively raise interest rates that risks upending the economic expansion. The consumer price index rose 9.1% from a year earlier. Economists projected a 1.1% rise from May an ...

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Bank Of America’s earnings release came out on July the 18th of 2022, whereby a decrease in the EPS was shown, reading a value of  $0.73 compared to the forecasted result of $0.75.   This came as no surprise, as most of the banking and financial sector benefited from the aggressive ...

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The world is witnessing one of its toughest moments which would reshape geographical, political & economic orders for the next decade. As the global economy was digging for recovery solutions from the COVID-19 impacts including skyrocketing commodity prices, inflation, unemployment & inter ...

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    Evergrande was previously the top real estate developer in China, and also was one of the biggest market movers in the region.   However, today they are sitting bankrupt and scrounging, trying to figure out a way to pay back their debt obligations.   Takin ...

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Markets are turning their attention today to the Fed meeting. Markets expect the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) to deliver another aggressive rate hike at its upcoming meeting on July 26-27. Most economists and investors believe the central bank's Federal Open Market Committee will raise int ...

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Rishi Sunak, the former Chancellor of the Excheque born to parents of Indian descent who emigrated from East Africa to the UK, and Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs, Liz Truss, have both led all election rounds to succeed the former British Prime Minister Boris ...

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The American economy shrank an annualized 0.9% on quarter in Q2 2022, following a 1.6% drop in Q1 and technically entering a recession. According to the dictionary, the US went into a technical recession on Thursday, when it was confirmed that the economy had shrunk for two consecutive quarters. W ...

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Since the second week of July 2022, Brent oil prices have been in an 11.6% trading range between $107.60 and $95 reacting to political events and economic readings. OPEC production increased by an average of 648,000 bpd in July’s meeting followed by Biden’s Middle East tour negotiating additional ...

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Nonfarm payrolls jumped 528,000 last month following an upwardly revised 398,000 gain in June, Labor Department data showed Friday. The unemployment rate fell to 3.5%, matching a five-decade low. Wage growth accelerated and the labor force participation rate eased. The median estimates in a Bloomb ...

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The UK is witnessing the highest annual inflation rate since 1982 at 9.4% in June surpassing the Bank’s target of 2%, and it is expected that inflation will pass 13 % by Q4 2022 and remain very elevated for around a year due to the high energy prices led by the Russian war at Ukraine, meaning that ...

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Inflation finally surprised markets in a good way, and traders are understandably enthusiastic that the worst price pressures may finally be in the rear-view mirror. The Labor Department on Wednesday said the consumer-price index, a measure of what consumers pay for goods and services, ros ...

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  Formulated in 1979 by Amos Tversky and Daniel Kahneman, the prospect theory, also known as the loss-aversion theory, posits that people do not relate the same levels of pleasure and pain with equal effects in which an individual tends to be more sensitive to loss compared to the same amo ...

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The news of halting Nordstream 1 natural gas pipeline for 3 days starting on August 31st has quaked the market with natural gas being Germany’s major energy source for industry accounting for 31.2% in 2020, and 13% of the electricity produced in Germany and fed into the grid in the Q1 2022 came fr ...

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Fed officials are in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, last week for an annual conference that’s attended by central bankers from around the world. There, Chair Jerome Powell signaled the US central bank is likely to keep raising interest rates and leave them elevated for a while to stamp out inflation, and ...

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Crypto wonks are waiting for “the merge” in which the current Ethereum Mainnet will merge with the Beacon Chain proof-of-stake system altering the whole Ethereum ecosystem. The merge is taking place from mid-September this year after being discussed more than 8 years ago. The Ethereum network is c ...

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US employers added a healthy number of jobs in August and a steady stream of people entering the workforce lifted the unemployment rate, suggesting some easing in the tight labor market and offering mixed implications for the Federal Reserve. It’s taken 2 1/2 years but US employment is finally ...

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Liz Truss won the bitter race to succeed Boris Johnson as UK prime minister and will take power with the country facing brutal economic headwinds that threaten to plunge millions of Britons into poverty this winter. Liz Truss is set to become UK prime minister this week with her plan to “turbo-cha ...

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Traders are expecting a strong interest rate hike by the ECB in the September meeting. Based on interest rate derivatives linked to ECB meeting dates, money markets already priced in 125 basis points of tightening by October which implies half a point hike and three quarters point increase spread ...

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US inflation data is coming this Tuesday with a broad measure of consumer prices likely to cool off even as a gauge of underlying pressures intensifies, US inflation data in the upcoming week may provide conflicting signals to the Federal Reserve ahead of a probable third consecutive big interest- ...

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The USD/ JPY has seen unprecedented levels not seen since August 1998 surpassing the 140 per USD level as the US economy is pressured by entrenched inflation figures, as seen in figure (1) below. The Japanese government is warning the BOJ of the weakness of the currency and is calling for acting t ...

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Canada's inflation data for August will be released on Tuesday, with analysts forecasting the headline rate will edge down to 7.3%, from 7.6% in July. Six of eight economists surveyed by Reuters see core inflation peaking in the fourth quarter as underlying domestic and global pressures start to e ...

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Next Thursday, September 22nd, the monetary policy committee known as the MPC will meet and decide the interest rate for the British pound (GBP). The belated meeting will be held one week after the country’s mourning for the death of Queen Elizabeth in correspondence to challenging economic condit ...

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And for the first time in 24 years, the Japanese government interfered as they have previously promised to combat the 20% depreciation of the Japanese Yen of the year. Japan last intervened with the currency during the Asian financial crisis that caused a sell-off in the yen and a swift flight of ...

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On Tuesday, The Conference Board (CB) will release the September update to its Consumer Confidence Index (CCI). The Consumer Confidence Survey reflects prevailing business conditions and likely developments for the months ahead. This monthly report details consumer attitudes, buying intentions, va ...

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Personal consumption expenditure is one of the personal income reports and outlays, personal income includes income from wages and salaries and other income, plus transfers from the government less employee’s social insurance contributions. On the other hand, personal consumption expenditure (PCE) ...

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It’s been a nightmare week for UK assets after the government’s so-called mini-budget put the country’s financial credibility in question and sent panic ripping through markets.  Consumers, businesses, and the financial system have all become tangled up in the shockwaves, so much so that the& ...

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“We have got to get inflation behind us”. “I wish there were a painless way to do that. There isn’t.” Jerome Powell said. Good news can be good for some but bad for others, and that’s how we can define the relationship between employment data and inflation and the huge trade-off facing policymaker ...

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On Thursday the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release September’s consumer price index. A CPI reading is expected to dictate how much more aggressive the Federal Reserve will get with its interest rate hiking plans, which are already the most combative in decades. The consequential economic rele ...

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Thursday’s report revealed the scale of price pressures roiling the US economy with overall consumer-price inflation staying above 8% for a seventh straight month. Consumer prices increased 8.2% from a year earlier, down from an 8.3% rise in August and a four-decade high of 9.1% in June, as climbi ...

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The UK’s YoY consumer price index (CPI) will be released Wednesday October 19th, 2022, while the government is mixing QE through the bank of England sovereign bonds’ purchasing that ended last Friday October the 14th  and QT by acting on interest rate hikes for taming inflation aside of aggre ...

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The existing market situation may halt the transition and stunt EV growth. Nearly everyone agrees that Tesla (TSLA) is the crown jewel of the auto sector, and the company's growth has an impact on the market for electric vehicles. Wall Street’s most heavily traded stock is expected to post its qua ...

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The minutes from the European Central Bank's September policy meeting revealed that policymakers were concerned about rising prices throughout the region and predicted that inflation would likely remain above the central bank's target for a considerable amount of time. They also stated that concer ...

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The BOJ meets later this week and while economists see no change to policy, wagers on a tweak have ramped up this month. The BOJ is the last holdout among developed central banks sticking to rock-bottom interest rates to boost the economy and its short-term policy rate remains at minus 0.1%. BOJ G ...

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One of the OPEC’s strongest oil production cut was declared last month in the Austrian capital Vienna, 2 mb/d , straight after a modest decrease of 200 kb/d the meeting before. The Saudi energy minister Abdul-Aziz Bin Salman backed up OPEC’s decision by his fears regarding central banks aggressive ...

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All eyes will be on the US central bank which is widely expected to raise rates by 75 basis points on Wednesday for the fourth time. the central bank has raised its policy rate five times since March, most recently to a range of 3%-3.25% in September, after dropping the lower bound to 0% in 2020 a ...

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Recession is a common word that we’ve been hearing a lot lately due to multiple economic and political reasons, economists refer to the term Recession as the significant decline in economic performance that lasts for a period of time usually over two quarters of a year. Nevertheless, there are oth ...

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"New world order", a term that was first coined by former US President Woodrow Wilson in reference to the notion of how nations would function by the Axis Powers in pursuit of their common interests through a system of international administration (the League of Nations), a goal that was swiftly r ...

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The EU retail sales for September will be released Tuesday November 8th, 2022, at which the MoM reading is forecasted to be 0.3%. Given that the last reading for August was at -0.3%, September 2022 MoM forecast indicate a significant difference in retail sales performance as it would return to the ...

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Inflation is not merely the rate of change in an arbitrary index; it significantly reduces disposable incomes and diminishes the value of savings. Therefore, It Is Important to hedge our funds against Inflation by diversifying our portfolios and choosing inflation-protected securities. Gold Is con ...

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On Thursday, 10-11-2022 investors are awaiting the release of Consumer Price Index data for the month of October, which is one of the most important indicators that the Fed looks at in determining his monetary policy. Expectations indicate that inflation will rise by 7.9% on an annual basis in Oct ...

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The world order is changing in important ways that have happened many times before in history, though not in our lifetimes. They are driven by a persistent set of conditions that takes those conditions in a swing from one extreme to the opposite extreme.   A quote by Ray Dalio"I learned ...

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US Market Indices   US equities recorded strong gains the S&P 500 recorded its best week since June and hit its best intraday level in two months. Nasdaq 100 climbs 8.8% in the best weekly gain since Nov 2020. Gained 9.4% in best 2 days gain since 2008.   Dow jones climb ...

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The announcement of the liquidity crisis at FTX, which was valued at $32B in January by investors such as SoftBank and BlackRock, caused a stir in the cryptocurrency community. The value of the sector, whose worth has plunged by almost two-thirds this year as central banks have adopted tightening ...

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United States Retail sales data will be announced this Wednesday, it is expected to raise by 6.9% year-on-year and it is expected to raise 1% in October. Retail sales in the US rose by 8.2 percent year-on-year in September 2022. it was unchanged in September 2022, missing market expectations of a ...

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In his book “The Changing World Order, Ray Dalio stated that while the focus is on those forces that affected the big cyclical swings in wealth and power. There are classic cycles that are mutually reinforcing in ways that tend to create a single very big cycle of ups and downs. According to Ray, ...

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Millions of Americans voted in the US midterm elections which began on November 8, 2022, to elect 435 members of the House of Representatives and 35 members of the Senate. These elections occurred when inflation in the United States is at its greatest level in 40 years, in addition to the rise in ...

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FOREX The safe haven investment found it’s place again for Monday opening (Figure 1 ), as the dollar index is bouncing from the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement. This level happens to be at the psychological level 105 dollar. The next strong resistance zone to look out for is between 108.2 and ...

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Investors wait for the United States Manufacturing PMI announcement next Wednesday 22 November, For more information on the health of the industrial sector in the current tightening policies. Purchasing Managers’ Index™ (PMI™) data are compiled by S&P Global for more than 40 economies worldwid ...

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The Dow Jones index continued its recovery during November and for the second month in a row, and in a rushing manner that is considered the largest compared to several previous years, and it was able to compensate for the losses of the previous 6 months as a result of its rise by about 17% until ...

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Investors will be monitoring the Euro area’s consumer price index reading that will be released on November 30th, 2022. The next reading is forecasted to read 10.4%, down 0.2% from October’s 10.6%. As well known, the CPI index measures the change of prices for products and services over a specific ...

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The events of November focused on Coronavirus in China, following up the expectations of the global economy, and evaluating a group of economic data and its impact on expectations of raising interest rates by central banks. The statements of the President of the European Central Bank, the repor ...

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  The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) controls 40% of the world oil production and 60% of global oil trade; hence, its high importance to the market as it directly influences the commodity’s stock price as well as the demand in other energy markets including natura ...

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Today at 5:30 Dubai time US jobs data will be released, and the markets are awaiting how the real reading will be compared to the expected and compared to the previous reading.   Expectations indicate that the US economy added about 200 thousand jobs during the month of November 2022 co ...

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The state of uncertainty and acceleration of events affecting oil price movements is the most important event for this week’s trading, and this makes us expect large fluctuations in price movement in this week’s transactions, and OPEC + had officially approved the extension of the current oil p ...

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Oil has been the center of concern since November, stimulated by news and decisions from different parts of the world. Starting with the 4th quarter demand outlook of which the OPEC projected to supply 28.92 mb/d to feed up demand followed by the European sanctions on Russian oil by capping Russia ...

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The Federal Reserve meeting next week is seen as the most important this year, and financial market investors are awaiting it, expecting decisive decisions that may determine the next cycle of interest rates, and there is growing concern and conviction that current interest rates have approache ...

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Laying-off news among companies continues to mount especially among tech companies, as well as businesses in interest rate-sensitive industries like finance and housing are also laying off employees. Amazon, Meta, Twitter, Facebook, SWVL, and others have recently announced layoffs news. Over 35,00 ...

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China is experiencing serious economic issues. The housing market is crumbling, youth unemployment has reached a record level, growth has stagnated, and businesses are dealing with ongoing supply chain issues.   Chinese officials relaxed Covid testing standards in major cities over the ...

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U.S. home prices fell 2.2% between June 2022 and September 2022. That ties to the second biggest home price correction of the post-World War II era. The housing market is currently under pressure from a number of factors, including the drop in inventory, the increase in home prices, and the increa ...

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Investors are awaiting a busy week in the financial markets, topped by the US interest rate decision and the Consumer Price Index report, the Bank of England and the European Central Bank as well as the Swiss bank will announce their next monetary policy, and inflation data will be issued in th ...

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Today, at 4:30 pm Amman time, the US inflation data will be released, and the markets are waiting for what the real reading will be like compared to what is expected and compared to the previous reading. Expectations indicate that inflation on an annual basis will slow to 7.3% compared to 7.7% ...

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Today, at 10 pm Amman time, the US Federal Reserve will announce its decision on interest rates, and expectations indicate an increase of about 50 basis points, after raising interest rates by 75 basis points in each of the previous four meetings, so the interest rate for the central bank is now i ...

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George Soros was born in Budapest in 1930. He moved to the United Kingdom in 1947. Following his studies at the London School of Economics, he began his career as a stockbroker in New York. Soros founded Soros Fund Management in 1973, which would go on to become one of the most successful hedge fu ...

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  With all the breaking news that we have been hearing recently about a collapse or a scam in the $3 trillion crypto world with the most recent FTX collapse, “Should Cryptos be regulated?”. This question has resurfaced in everyone's minds and rose the imperativeness of the matter. Despite ...

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The end is near, and we are closer day by day for the closure of the red 2022. However, we still have roughly 2 weeks for the end of the year, and Santa is in town. Throughout the years it was known that the last financial week before Christmas brings new surprises, whether it is because of the ...

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The summer's hike in the U.S. stock market was just temporary; according to the Morningstar US Market Index, stocks were down more than 4% during Q3 as we saw persistently high inflation, rising interest rates, and rumors of an economic downturn. The S&P 500 was up 5.38% in November, bringing ...

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Earnings season is an important time for the financial markets, providing important insights into the financial performance of companies during the previous quarter. This current earnings season for the first quarter of this year will be of particular importance, as it will give indications toward ...

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The US consumer confidence reading will be released Dec 21st. The Consumer confidence index known as the CCI is a survey administered by the conference board. The board measures how optimistic or pessimistic is the population regarding the current economic situation. The CCI readings forecasts tha ...

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Warren Buffet was born on August 30, 1930, and is now 92 years old. He is a big inspiration to investors not only in the US but in the world. He began investing in stocks at age 10 and was a millionaire by his early 30s when he began buying Berkshire Hathaway stock at $7.60 per share. Today, Berks ...

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According to the Office for National Statistics in the UK, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) y/y, which serves as an indicator of inflation, has fallen to 10.1% from its previous reading of 10.4%.     Figure 1: UK Inflation Rate, Tradingeconomics.com     Foll ...

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US Existing Home Sales Jumped Last Month: Will The Data Surprise Again?   On Thursday, United States Existing Home Sales (MoM) data is scheduled for release. The US existing homes sales market refers to the buying and selling of previously owned homes in the United States. This market incl ...

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Earnings for the technology industry was launched. Before digging deep into the earnings report for the upcoming week, let’s take a moment to review recent Earnings per Share (EPS) results of some key companies such as Netflix Inc., Tesla, Johnson & Johnson.   Netflix Inc. exceeded ...

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Trading CFDs on stocks during earnings releases can be a lucrative opportunity for beginner traders who are nimble and cautious. When a company releases its earnings report, it provides valuable information about its financial performance and growth, which can significantly impact the stock price. ...

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Investors are preparing to take on the Bank of Japan again as new governor Kazuo Ueda gears up for his first policy meeting this week.   It is anticipated that the new Governor of the Bank of Japan, Kazuo Ueda, will not make any significant changes at his first meeting in charge. He is ...

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On Friday, at 16:30 GMT+4, markets will find out the latest Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index (PCE) data, which is considered one of the important and preferred inflation indicators by the US Federal Reserve.   The PCE price index measures inflation, shows consumer behavior a ...

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It's been a tough year for many of the mega-cap tech stocks hurt in part by rising interest rates and an increasingly hawkish Federal Reserve as their valuations are more sensitive to higher interest rates. Technology stocks are on track for their worst December since the dot-com bubble burst two ...

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Last week was a bumpy ride for the U.S Dollar after the release of several economic data points such as the CB consumer Confidence, New Home Sales, Durable Goods, Unemployment Claims, and Core PCE Price Index.   The bears managed to come out on top, causing the Dollar Index, which is me ...

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Fed policymakers meet again on the evening of May 3, 2023 at 10:00 PM Dubai time, for the Fed’s latest interest rate decision. Expectations call for an additional increase for the tenth consecutive time by 25 basis points, to reach the range of 5.25%.   What the market is focused on mos ...

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Bitcoin has seen a continuous increase in value for four consecutive months, marking a streak that has not been seen since the six-month period leading up to March 2021.   Bloomberg's data analysis reveals that when Bitcoin enjoyed a four-month period of consecutive wins in the last 10 ...

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Global Economic Outlook Rapidly declining Global real GDP growth with stubborn global inflation, monetary tightening, and a looming crisis defined the year 2022 constraining global demand and supply. The Conference Board Global Leading Economic Index has decreased, increasing the likelihood of ...

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“Inflation is like toothpaste. Once it's out, you can hardly get it back in again.” Said Dr. Karl Otto Pöhl. Will it be the case with Japan as it is with the rest of the world? Last week Japan saw a 40-year high core CPI of 3.7% YoY as living expenses rise dramatically. A potential exit from the N ...

JashPatel
It’s no longer a surprise to see tech stocks moving higher and disconnecting from other sectors. After all, lives changed and we had to adapt to new realities ever since the Covid-19 pandemic began. This was the case yesterday as global equities soared while the Nasdaq was in a completely differen ...

JashPatel
US indices pushed into new all-time highs on Monday which happened to be the first day of November. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 35,913.84 while futures pushed above 36K. the S&P 500 also closed 0.2% higher at 4,613.67 while the Nasdaq composite added 0.6% and closed at 15,595.92 ...

JashPatel
Zombie companies, a term that originated in Japan post the 1991 Japanese asset price bubble, and regained popularity post the 2008 financial crisis. The term "Zombie" refers to young companies aged at least 10 years and cannot cover their debt serving costs from profits and are characterized with ...

JashPatel
If this isn’t one of the top performers affected by the pandemic, we don’t know what is.   Roblox Corporation (Figure 1) is a technology company, revolutionizing the gaming industry. It operates a human co-experience platform or in other words, Roblox Platform, where users get to e-inte ...

JashPatel
The richest man on earth does it again and surprises the markets. On Monday the 4th of April of the year 2022, Elon Musk announced (Figure 1) that he now holds a 9.2% stake in Twitter Inc. (TWTR). This share purchase makes him the biggest shareholder in the company so far with a total value of $3B ...

JashPatel
Calls are renewed for the necessity of the US Federal Reserve to take strong steps to control the high rate of inflation, including raising interest rates at a greater pace than the previous move of 25 basis points, as well as directing a strong and rapid reduction of the balance sheet through the ...

JashPatel
  A recent drop in Gold pushed the yellow metal towards the low 1700s, prices not seen for over 8 months. While many are still bullish on the precious metal, further losses could very much still be on the table. New trend or correction in a very bullish market? Gold, known as a safet ...

JashPatel
Since the beginning of the pandemic till this day, Oil price projections have been one of the most anticipated instruments in the financial markets.   Crude oil futures reached prices below 0 level for the first time in history in April 2020. After that crude oil prices started retracin ...

AvinashPatel
The European Central Bank (ECB) could slow its interest rate hike campaign after inflationary pressures have started to ease in response to the central bank’s monetary policy tightening over the past year. The reported figures suggest a higher probability of increasing interest rates but at a slow ...

AvinashPatel
Today at 4:30 PM Dubai time, US jobs data is scheduled for release, and the markets are waiting to see how the real reading will show compared to the expected and previous ones. Expectations indicate that the US economy added 181,000 jobs in April compared to 236,000 jobs in the previous month. &n ...

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The National Bureau of Statistics of China will announce the latest CPI figures for April on Thursday, according to analysts and data from Trading Economics, China’s inflation rate is anticipated to reach 2.2% at the close of this quarter. Inflation is expected to remain around 2.1% in 2024, then ...

AvinashPatel
Fresh U.S. inflation data is set for release today at 16:30 GMT+4, with investors anticipating how the real reading will turn out compared to the expected and previous readings. Forecasts indicate that annual inflation will stabilize at 5%, unchanged from last month’s reading.  The report ...

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Inflation and interest rates, the complex balance all central bankers around the world are trying to manage. The Federal Reserve in May raised interest rates by 50 bps for the 10th time, while the European Central Bank raised interest rates by 25 bps for the 6th time. The Reserve Bank of Australia ...

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Imagine putting all your eggs in one basket, only to watch in despair as the basket falls and all your eggs crack. If you had distributed your eggs into different baskets, you would have reduced your losses overall. This explains the concept of diversify your portfolio, and just how important it i ...

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US Congress Meeting on the Debt Ceiling:   The White House announced the postponement of the US Congress meeting, which was scheduled to take place on Friday 12th May 2023 to discuss raising the debt ceiling, until the beginning of this week. Currently, Democrats and Republicans are sha ...

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Retail Sales in the U.S. declined more than expected by 0.6% (MoM) in March 2023, followed by a 0.7% decline in February, reflecting the challenging economic environment in the U.S. These figures are expected to decline further by 0.8% (MoM) in April, as quoted by Investing.com. While Retail Sales ...

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Traders often experience fear and greed in trading due to the potential for financial gain or loss. Fear and greed are common emotions that people experience when they perceive a threat or an opportunity for reward.   In trading, fear can arise when a trader is concerned about losing mo ...

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The speaker of the US House of Representatives and US President Joe Biden will hold a meeting today to discuss the issue of raising the US debt ceiling. Markets await any decisions on whether the United States government can agree to raise the debt ceiling.   On Tuesday 23-05-23 ...

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Fresh CPI data from the UK is scheduled for release tomorrow at 10:00 GMT+4. Looking at the potential impacts on the Pound Sterling, let’s analyze the historical data presented in Figures 1 and 2.    Figure 1 presents UK CPI (YoY) data from December to April 2023. Meanwhile, Figure ...

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Investors are awaiting the minutes of the last meeting of the Federal Reserve Board, scheduled for today at 10:00 GMT+4, to understand exactly what Federal policymakers are thinking regarding economic conditions and monetary policy.   The report covers all factors that influenced the Fe ...

JashPatel
The bear during the middle ages was often used to represent Russian culture, geography, and politics. The bear is generally not aggressive, however, when cornered or threatened he will attack to protect himself.  Russia yet again proved to the western world that it will have a tactical defens ...

JashPatel
Ever since the recovery from the pandemic started, the U.S. Administration has been constantly trying to fight the increases in Oil prices. The main reason behind that is due to the positive correlation between the Oil prices worldwide with raw material prices, and the prices of goods sold. &nb ...

JashPatel
The commodities market was one of the few markets that yielded positive returns during May while other markets nosedived to unprecedented figures. The CRB Index, which is comprised of 19 different commodities representing the global commodity markets and is calculated by the arithmetic average of ...

JashPatel
The Dow Jones Industrial Index has set another YTD high (the 22nd this year) at 34,331 and looks poised to reach 34,400. The market has drawn support from easing concerns about rate hikes in the economy amid strong corporate earnings reports. Most US companies have already reported their Q1 fin ...

JashPatel
After a much-needed dip that brought relief to the markets, US indices are off to new highs again as traders expect good earnings across the corporate world. Indeed, the increase in global vaccinations, coupled with improving hope for an end to the Covid pandemic and higher Oil prices which are po ...

JashPatel
CEOs, Vice Presidents, General managers, Government officials, and the majority of central bank governors agree that recession might be just around the corner. However, the trigger of the possibility of a recession is changing and shifting from one direction to the other.   The federal ...

AvinashPatel
Icahn Enterprises (IEP) is a holding company with a market capitalization of approximately $18 billion, managed by Carl Icahn, a corporate raider and activist investor, and his son Brett, who together own around 85% of the company.   Carl Icahn is a renowned activist investor who is kno ...

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With the complexity of the financial markets, there are many interconnected factors that affect it, both economic and financial. Some of these include economic indicators, political events, overall market sentiment, and company/industry-specific events.   Economic Trends   ...

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The US debt ceiling agreement between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was met with cautious optimism by international markets. President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy voiced confidence that their deal will pass Congress and reach the president’s desk for signature ...

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OPEC+ and its allies meet next Sunday on June 4th, 2023, and expectations are pointing towards an additional decline in supplies to support oil prices, which fell earlier this month to their lowest levels since December 2021. The organization already lowered production in October 2022, and agai ...

JashPatel
The market nowadays is witnessing an era of doubt towards technological firms; they are garnering the lion's share of the news with NASDAQ leading the selloff. The sell-off was driven by the disruption in the supply chain and the Fed's decision to increase interest rates to combat the highest infl ...

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Countries are still feeling the repercussions of the strained supply chains from either the pandemic or the war in Ukraine, and Canada was no exception.   However, after reporting a negative monthly GDP percentage change in December 2022 of -0.1%, it showed a strong start to 2023 in whi ...

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Figure 1: Global Electric car stock 2010-2022, iea.org   Electric Vehicle (EV) sales experienced a global boom between 2012-2022, with the particular emphasis on growth witnessed in China (Figure 1).   EVs offer an array of environmental benefits, such as reducing polluti ...

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Nonfarm payrolls and unemployment data are set for release today at 16:30 GMT+4. Markets are watching how the real reading will turn out compared to the expected and the previous reading. Expectations indicate that the US economy added around 193,000 jobs during the month of May 2023, compared to ...

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Friday’s job report showed Nonfarm payrolls rose 339,000 last month after an upwardly revised 294,000 advance in April. The unemployment rate rose to 3.7%, the highest since October, while wage growth slowed.   Following the most recent employment report, bond traders raised their forec ...

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The central bank of Australia has raised its key interest rate unexpectedly and has indicated the possibility of further increases, due to concerns that policy needs to be stricter to ensure that inflation returns to its target level by 2025.   The cash rate of the Reserve Bank was rais ...

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The Overnight Rate is scheduled to be released by the Bank of Canada today at 18:00 GMT+4. The market anticipates that the Bank of Canada (BOC) will keep interest rates maintained at 4.50% while they wait for upcoming CPI inflation figures to be released on 27th June. To evaluate the potential imp ...

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The Japanese yen has fallen nearly 12% against the US dollar since the beginning of 2022 to its lowest level in twenty years to trade around 128.70. It also fell 7% against the euro, 7% against sterling, 15% against the Australian dollar, 12% against the New Zealand dollar, and 11% against the Can ...

JashPatel
  If you have wandered across a TV station showing the latest prices of different stocks or saw a friend trading currencies through an app on his phone, you must have wondered what it is all about. Nowadays, trading is more popular than ever and with the advent of technology, opening a ris ...

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China, always having a different stand to other major economies, is not challenged by high inflationary pressures. Rather, it is seeing its slowest inflation levels in two years, the opposite of the most recent U.S. inflation data released overnight, which showed that consumer prices increased 4.9 ...

AvinashPatel
Gold prices hit a new record high this year, reaching levels close to $2,080 an ounce. However, over the past two months, gold has started to decline, with current levels around $1,940 an ounce. The movement of gold prices is influenced by several fundamental factors, including the Federal Reserve ...

AvinashPatel
The week ahead is full of upcoming news and events scheduled across the major markets, keeping investors on the edge of their seats.   Let’s explore the scheduled events and uncover what awaits investors in the upcoming days.   United States   All eyes are on the r ...

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US inflation data will be released today at 4:30 PM (GMT+4), and the markets are anticipating how the real reading will be compared to the expected reading and the previous reading. Expectations indicate that inflation on an annual basis will decline by around 4.1%, compared to the previous readin ...

AvinashPatel
Policymakers at the Federal Reserve meet again later today at 22:00 (GMT +4), to determine the latest level of interest rates. There are overwhelming expectations for the Fed to pause its rate hikes, fixing them at 5.25% after 10 previous consecutive hikes.   The focus of both the marke ...

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Markets await the monetary policy meeting of the European Central Bank on Thursday, June 15, 2023, amid expectations of raising interest rates for the eighth time in a row, to reach the range of 4.0%. Although Europe’s economy entered a recession during the first quarter of this year, it is expect ...

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AI stocks have played a significant role in pushing Nasdaq’s performance this year. The Nasdaq Composite Index is heavily weighted toward technology stocks, and many of these companies are involved in developing and implementing AI technologies. As a result, the performance of AI stocks has a sign ...

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It’s an eventful week ahead for the global markets. Let’s explore the major news that awaits the US, Canada, Switzerland, the UK, and Europe.   The U.S   The Fed Chairman Powell is scheduled to testify twice this week, with the first session taking place on Wednesday, June 21 ...

JashPatel
Experts explained the growth in quotes of digital assets at the beginning of the week by the influence of sanctions imposed on the Russian banking sector due to the military conflict in Ukraine, including a partial disconnect from SWIFT payment system. There is a possibility that financial stru ...

AvinashPatel
A wise source once said, “They were locked in a perpetual game of cat and mouse, each one chasing the other in an endless loop." Yes, this source is ChatGPT!   This metaphor briefly and successfully describes what is happening between the BoE and inflation rates in the UK.   ...

JashPatel
Dating back to 1992 when computational puzzles were first introduced, and then in 2009 when the first digital currency appears after the financial crisis and people started losing confidence in the standard currencies to disrupt world economies, Cryptocurrencies are part of the tidal wave of disru ...

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The Swiss National Bank (SNB) Policy rate is due to be released on 22nd June at 11:30 AM GMT+4 (Dubai time). The market expects an interest rate hike from 1.50% to a forecasted 1.75%.   Considering the potential impacts of this expected rise, let’s look at the following figures. &nbs ...

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This week is full of highly important data across the globe which investors are keeping an eye on, especially in the US. These indicators are leading data upon which the central banks decide their policies.   The US:   On 28th June, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell will speak in a ...

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At 17:15 GMT+4 today, the ECB is set to announce its latest decision regarding interest rates. Expectations point towards a 50 basis point hike for the sixth time in a row, bringing rates to 3.50% with additional hikes expected in the future.   This is according to statements from membe ...

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Investors are awaiting the minutes of the last meeting of the Federal Reserve Board, set for release later today at 11:00 PM GST, to assess the vision of the members of the Federal Reserve Committee on economic conditions and the prospects for monetary policy.   This event extensively c ...

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Another inflation figure not seen in four decades amid rising turmoil. Annual inflation in Japan rose by 0.2% to a record 4.0 % in December 2022, the highest since January 1991, following a rise in the price of imports and a weakening local currency.   Cost-push factors came from all co ...

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The minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) Meeting are released around three weeks following the FOMC Meeting. The document shows detailed reasoning for the previous monetary policy decisions, and it gives clues to investors around the future path of interest rate decisions. A more ...

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The focus of investors during the current period is directed to the US company’s earnings results for the last quarter of the year 2022, as it was a year full of economic and political events that affected the performance of companies in general. The following is a calendar of the results of ...

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FX Market    Last week, the Dollar Index was trading lower by 0.72%, despite talks from the Fed about higher rates. On the 22nd of March, the Federal Reserve set the rate at 5.00%, increasing it by 25 basis points from the previous, taking a cautious stance due to the banking secto ...

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  To trade the forex market successfully, you need to master the market’s trading terminology. If you do not “speak forex”, you will find it hard to trade forex! Here are some terms that you will surely encounter as you enter the world of online trading.   Trading Terminolo ...

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A capital crisis in Silicon Valley Bank is causing a sharp selloff in banking stocks worldwide.   US President Biden issued a warning for the need to raise the debt ceiling, considering that default and lack of funds will lead to a great danger threatening the US and global economy. Sim ...

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Gold prices rose earlier this month towards their highest levels in 9 months, and recorded levels of 1928 dollars an ounce, taking advantage of speculation about the direction of the Federal Reserve to slow down the pace of raising interest rates and gold achieved successive and rapid gains since ...

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  Different types of traders utilise the financial markets every day. There are many ways to take profits from the markets, and in this article, we are going to look at the different trading styles and strategies that different types of traders employ.   The Scalper Scalping ...

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With inflation in the United States reaching its highest level in 40 years in 2022 and increasing fears of an economic recession and rising interest rates, the earnings results of many American companies during the fourth quarter of the previous year exceeded analysts' expectations, and among t ...

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Whether you trade futures, stocks or forex with CFI, there are hundreds of opportunities to place a trade whenever markets are open, therefore knowing when to enter a trade is vital. The biggest challenge is usually deciding when to place a trade and when to decide against it – the poten ...

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This week ahead looks to be a lighter one for the global financial markets as the holidays season gets underway.   The US:   The holidays season is around the corner starting with Thanksgiving on Thursday. As a result, the markets will close early on Friday at 18:00 (GM ...

AvinashPatel
It’s no longer a surprise to see tech stocks moving higher and disconnecting from other sectors. After all, lives changed and we had to adapt to new realities ever since the Covid-19 pandemic began. This was the case yesterday as global equities soared while the Nasdaq was in a completely differen ...

JashPatel
US indices pushed into new all-time highs on Monday which happened to be the first day of November. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 35,913.84 while futures pushed above 36K. the S&P 500 also closed 0.2% higher at 4,613.67 while the Nasdaq composite added 0.6% and closed at 15,595.92 ...

JashPatel
Zombie companies, a term that originated in Japan post the 1991 Japanese asset price bubble, and regained popularity post the 2008 financial crisis. The term "Zombie" refers to young companies aged at least 10 years and cannot cover their debt serving costs from profits and are characterized with ...

JashPatel
If this isn’t one of the top performers affected by the pandemic, we don’t know what is.   Roblox Corporation (Figure 1) is a technology company, revolutionizing the gaming industry. It operates a human co-experience platform or in other words, Roblox Platform, where users get to e-inte ...

JashPatel
The richest man on earth does it again and surprises the markets. On Monday the 4th of April of the year 2022, Elon Musk announced (Figure 1) that he now holds a 9.2% stake in Twitter Inc. (TWTR). This share purchase makes him the biggest shareholder in the company so far with a total value of $3B ...

JashPatel
Calls are renewed for the necessity of the US Federal Reserve to take strong steps to control the high rate of inflation, including raising interest rates at a greater pace than the previous move of 25 basis points, as well as directing a strong and rapid reduction of the balance sheet through the ...

j.patel
The BRICS economies were in focus, meeting this week over the course of three days. The group met to consolidate their economic role, and to focus on increasing the scope of the group's competence by including many countries.   The importance of the BRICS economies lies in the fact that ...

JashPatel
  A recent drop in Gold pushed the yellow metal towards the low 1700s, prices not seen for over 8 months. While many are still bullish on the precious metal, further losses could very much still be on the table. New trend or correction in a very bullish market? Gold, known as a safet ...

JashPatel
Since the beginning of the pandemic till this day, Oil price projections have been one of the most anticipated instruments in the financial markets.   Crude oil futures reached prices below 0 level for the first time in history in April 2020. After that crude oil prices started retracin ...

JashPatel
The bear during the middle ages was often used to represent Russian culture, geography, and politics. The bear is generally not aggressive, however, when cornered or threatened he will attack to protect himself.  Russia yet again proved to the western world that it will have a tactical defens ...

JashPatel
Ever since the recovery from the pandemic started, the U.S. Administration has been constantly trying to fight the increases in Oil prices. The main reason behind that is due to the positive correlation between the Oil prices worldwide with raw material prices, and the prices of goods sold. &nb ...

JashPatel
The commodities market was one of the few markets that yielded positive returns during May while other markets nosedived to unprecedented figures. The CRB Index, which is comprised of 19 different commodities representing the global commodity markets and is calculated by the arithmetic average of ...

JashPatel
The Dow Jones Industrial Index has set another YTD high (the 22nd this year) at 34,331 and looks poised to reach 34,400. The market has drawn support from easing concerns about rate hikes in the economy amid strong corporate earnings reports. Most US companies have already reported their Q1 fin ...

JashPatel
After a much-needed dip that brought relief to the markets, US indices are off to new highs again as traders expect good earnings across the corporate world. Indeed, the increase in global vaccinations, coupled with improving hope for an end to the Covid pandemic and higher Oil prices which are po ...

JashPatel
CEOs, Vice Presidents, General managers, Government officials, and the majority of central bank governors agree that recession might be just around the corner. However, the trigger of the possibility of a recession is changing and shifting from one direction to the other.   The federal ...

AvinashPatel
  Traders and investors use forex analysis to find the best trading opportunities for different currency pairs and determine whether to buy, sell, or wait on trading a currency pair.   Types of Forex Analysis Techniques Some traders focus their analysis on predicting how the ...

AvinashPatel
  There is no central marketplace for trading forex, and anyone wishing to trade or invest in it must choose a forex broker to facilitate their trading activities. With a large and growing number of brokers, choosing the best forex broker means that you have to cautiously sift through ...

JashPatel
The market nowadays is witnessing an era of doubt towards technological firms; they are garnering the lion's share of the news with NASDAQ leading the selloff. The sell-off was driven by the disruption in the supply chain and the Fed's decision to increase interest rates to combat the highest infl ...

JashPatel
The Japanese yen has fallen nearly 12% against the US dollar since the beginning of 2022 to its lowest level in twenty years to trade around 128.70. It also fell 7% against the euro, 7% against sterling, 15% against the Australian dollar, 12% against the New Zealand dollar, and 11% against the Can ...

JashPatel
  If you have wandered across a TV station showing the latest prices of different stocks or saw a friend trading currencies through an app on his phone, you must have wondered what it is all about. Nowadays, trading is more popular than ever and with the advent of technology, opening a ris ...

JashPatel
Experts explained the growth in quotes of digital assets at the beginning of the week by the influence of sanctions imposed on the Russian banking sector due to the military conflict in Ukraine, including a partial disconnect from SWIFT payment system. There is a possibility that financial stru ...

JashPatel
Dating back to 1992 when computational puzzles were first introduced, and then in 2009 when the first digital currency appears after the financial crisis and people started losing confidence in the standard currencies to disrupt world economies, Cryptocurrencies are part of the tidal wave of disru ...

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