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(NY) Market Drama 101: 15th Oct 2025
European bourses are experiencing a green day today, with LVMH and ASML leading the charge after posting impressive earnings growth. The former saw its shares surge by over 14%, while the latter gained around 3.6%. This positive momentum is also being reflected in US equity futures, which are also rising. Meanwhile, the US dollar (USD)…
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Central Bank Speakers Schedule for Today: Don’t Miss Out!
Here is a comprehensive schedule of today’s scheduled central bank speakers, including their topics and timings. Whether you’re a seasoned economist or just starting out, this list has got you covered. ECB Guindos takes the stage at 8:40am UK time to discuss “The Future of Monetary Policy.” Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one…
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IMF Caution and Lagarde’s Bond Risks: A Global Economic Update
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the Bank of England (BoE) to be “very cautious” when considering future rate cuts, as the global economy faces a myriad of challenges. Meanwhile, European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde has downplayed concerns about French bond risks, despite the ongoing crisis in the country. In the United…
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(LDN) Market Drama 101: 15th Oct 2025
This week, investors will be keeping a close eye on central banks’ releases and earnings reports from major companies. In APAC, stocks were mostly higher as expectations for incoming Fed rate cuts helped the region shrug off mixed leads from Wall Street. Meanwhile, US President Trump announced he is considering terminating business with China regarding…
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Cyclicals vs Mag7: A Year-Long Comparison of Strength
The stock market is a dynamic and ever-changing landscape, with various sectors and industries experiencing different trends and performance. Within the broader market, cyclical and non-cyclical stocks have distinct characteristics and behaviors, which can impact investment strategies and portfolio construction. In this blog post, we will compare the performance of cyclicals versus the S&P 500’s…
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Tower Hill Mines (THM): A Speculative Play on John Paulson’s Radar?
Tower Hill Mines (THM) has been gaining traction in recent days, thanks to its exposure to the Alaska/Ambler Mining District and the US government’s investment in the region. This resurgence in interest is reminiscent of Trilogy Metals (TMQ), which saw a significant surge in value earlier this year due to similar factors. As a John…
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Risk Sentiment Sours Again: US Thematic Basket Movers in Focus
As the S&P 500 takes a hit of around 1%, risk sentiment has soured once again, following Monday’s brief recovery rally. Despite solid earnings from large cap banks, including JPMorgan Chase and others, driven by trading strength and a recovery in investment bank division fees, the broad-based selling pressure continues to weigh on the market.…
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Reversal in the Trend Channel: A Potential Buying Opportunity?
As traders, we are always on the lookout for potential buying opportunities, and sometimes these present themselves in unexpected ways. In this case, the SPX has just reversed in the upper part of a huge trend channel, which could be a sign of a potential turning point. While buying channel lows and selling channel highs…
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VIX Term Structure Spike: What Does it Mean for Investors?
The VIX term structure has been spiking hard once again, with the short end of the curve experiencing a significant reaction so far today. As seen in the chart below, the VIX term structure has been fluctuating over the past three sessions, causing concern among investors. But what does this spike mean for those looking…
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Market Fragility: SPX Futures Reverse Bounce and Eye Key Support Levels
The SPX futures have been experiencing a significant reversal in recent days, with the bounce from yesterday being particularly notable. The 6600 level has emerged as a crucial short-term support, with the 50-day moving average falling right on that mark. A close below this level could lead to further declines, with the next key support…
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