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The correlation between the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (SPX) and the US 10-year government bond yield (inv) has been a topic of interest for investors and market analysts alike. For months, these two key economic indicators have moved in tandem, with the latest gap between them becoming increasingly wide. In this blog post, we…

As the year draws to a close, central banks around the world are set to make significant decisions that will shape global interest rates in December. In the next two weeks alone, over a dozen central banks will hold policy meetings, each with the potential to impact financial markets and economies. On December 8-9, the…

In a significant turnaround, U.S. tech mergers have witnessed a remarkable resurgence in 2023, reaching their highest levels since 2021. According to recent data, the total value of tech mergers has surpassed $543 billion, exceeding the combined value of the past two years. This significant rebound can be attributed to a combination of factors, including…

The Chinese tech sector has been heating up in recent months, with one company in particular igniting upside momentum. Cambricon, a leading AI chip developer, has been stuck within a narrow range since September, but signs of a breakout are emerging. In this blog post, we’ll dive deeper into the details behind this developing story…

Cantor Fitzgerald’s Derek Soderberg has initiated coverage on $ASPI with an Overweight rating and a price target of $13. This marks an exciting development for the healthcare sector, as $ASPI is poised to make significant strides in the coming years. Firstly, let’s take a closer look at the company’s financial performance. In its most recent…

Job cuts in the United States decreased significantly in November, falling by 53% to 71,321 compared to the same month last year. According to a recent report by Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc., this represents a positive turn of events after a year-over-year increase in job cuts in October. However, despite this decline, hiring plans…

The Japanese 10-year yield has been consolidating in a narrow range for over a decade, with occasional breakouts that quickly reverse. The latest breakout, however, is different. It’s showing signs of a parabolic panic move to the upside, with no clear indication of reversal. This could be a significant development in the global bond market,…

Yesterday’s market activity was relatively subdued despite the ongoing conferences and a handful of micro catalysts. Trading volumes were lower than the previous day’s pace, with the market tracking to finish around 20% below the 20-day average. However, there were some signs of underlying strength as momentum names saw coverage of short positions, particularly in…