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In today’s mid-day market update, GS Equities provides a comprehensive analysis of the current investor sentiment. According to their flows data, overall desk activity is currently pegged at a moderate 5/10, with the desk slightly better for sales. This trend is reflective of investors’ continued appetite for “catch down” and “laggards,” which have been the…

As the US retail market making clients of UBS had a successful month in September, flows were heavily skewed towards two major stocks: Nvidia and Tesla. According to the latest data from UBS, these two companies saw a combined total of $75 million in inflows, with Nvidia experiencing the largest inflows since April volatility. This…

As the Asia session progressed, the dollar experienced a broad uptick in demand, with the USDCNH pair breaking higher and defying initial resistance at 7.12. The consistent buying pressure was likely fueled by stops in the market, pushing the pair towards 7.13 New York opening levels. As we approach the next resistance level of 7.1450/7.15,…

Baba’s recent stock surge has taken the company to its highest levels in 4 years, but a closer look at the bigger picture reveals that there may be even more potential for growth. While the current breakout is certainly exciting, it’s important to consider the broader trends and factors that could impact Baba’s future performance.…

Market sentiment in Europe was modestly lower on Wednesday, with major bourses trading in a narrow range. However, US equity futures were firmer, with investors optimistic about the upcoming earnings season and economic data. The US dollar, meanwhile, attempted to make up for recent losses as it faced pressure from soft German Ifo metrics. In…

Markets in the Asia-Pacific region traded mixed today, following a subdued lead from Wall Street. Japanese markets returned from holiday, while Chinese markets were choppy before posting gains. Meanwhile, Fed Chair Powell provided insight into the Federal Reserve’s next policy decision, stating that the central bank will assess labour market, growth data, and inflation data…

The latest market update from UBS Torsten Sippel highlights a significant rotation into value stocks, driven by the sale of tech positions. According to Sippel, the unwind/rotation into value & small caps and out of AI is underway, with moves exacerbated by the lack of liquidity due to below-average holiday volume and crowded positioning. Sipehl…

The cryptocurrency market has been experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions in recent weeks, with the price of Bitcoin (BTC) and other major coins fluctuating wildly. However, one expert is predicting a turnaround in January, with a high probability of the market seeing a significant price surge. According to the expert, the near certainty of October…

Chinese investors have been driving the market higher despite reaching new highs, according to data from the Shanghai Futures Exchange. The exchange’s open interest on the HF (Shanghai) contract has continued to rise, with a significant increase in buying activity seen in recent weeks. This is particularly noteworthy given that the index has reached an…