The European Central Bank could announce Thursday hundreds of billions of euros in new bond-buying to keep fighting the pandemic crisis, analysts predict, as EU governments prepare to wrangle for months over a joint response. While some policymakers have urged abandoning the ECB’s self-imposed limits on buying government debt to stoke growth and inflation, the […]
Hong Kong led an Asia-wide market rally Monday as investors breathed a sigh of relief after Donald Trump fell short of imposing strict measures against China, while a further easing of virus lockdowns continued to provide support. However, violent anti-racism protests across the US have fuelled worries of a pick-up in COVID-19 infections and more […]
JD.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:JD) to Spend $100 Million to Back Appliance Store Operator Gome Retail Holdings JD.com will pay $100 million to back appliance store operator Gome Retail Holdings, a move which will expand the brick-and-mortar presence of China’s second-largest etailer. The recently announced strategic tie-up has JD.com purchasing convertible bonds that could translate to a […]
Don’t expect Trump’s policies to concern China overly, they have already built trade routes the world over and will continue to invest regionally in South East Asia. As China exits the Coronavirus ahead of the USA it has significant opportunity to cement trade deals ahead of other nations still stuck in the pandemic quagmire. Factory […]
The Federal Bureau of Investigation reported that violent crime fell nationwide in the period from 1990 to 2018. Violent crime was at a height of 1.93 million crimes in 1992, but has since reached a low of 1.15 million violent crimes in 2014. When conducting crime reporting, the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting Program considered murder, […]
The latest research from Comscore (Nasdaq: SCOR), a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, shows that as worldwide audiences continue to shift toward engaging more with mobile and multi-platform devices, mobile commerce (m-commerce) is gaining an increasing share of digital commerce. In the 2020 “Global Mobile Payments Outlook” whitepaper, Comscore examines […]
Global equities mostly sank on Friday as US President Donald Trump readied his response to Beijing’s controversial planned national security law for Hong Kong. Trump has called a news conference to outline his response later Friday, as the heightened tensions overshadow increasing signs that the global coronavirus crisis is easing. “Beijing has defied all US […]
Market Overview: Beware of Rally, Shake Coming The Day Ahead The United States prints personal consumption expenditures prices for 1Q20, as well as the Energy information Administration’s crude oil, gasoline, fuel production, and heating oil stocks change for the week concluded 22 may. South Korea announces April’s industrial production. Japan releases April’s industrial production and […]
British Pound: USD/GBP (GBP=X) Dollar softer, sterling firmer amid risk-on mood The upbeat tone to investor sentiment continued yesterday as United States and UK markets came back from their long weekend. It seems market participants are focusing on the positives, regarding economies beginning to reopen, despite the still difficult and uncertain economic outlook. This was […]
Japan announced fresh stimulus plans worth nearly $300 billion on Wednesday to pep up the economy after the coronavirus pandemic tipped the country into recession. Consumer spending has slowed to a crawl despite Japan’s relatively low infection numbers and death toll from the disease outbreak, prompting the first economic downturn since 2015. In response Prime […]
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) Part of 2020’s Tech Renaissance Technically oriented traders might choose to watch for “confirmation” of the next leg up in AMD stock. In particular, they will feel that the price needs to break above the February high mark and stay there for a while. Or, maybe they’re anticipating a significant catalyst […]
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) Price Target $410 Chipmaker Nvidia (NVDA, $348.71) has long been one of the best AI stocks to buy. While the company has built its name on high-powered graphics cards for gaming PCs, Nvidia’s chips are progressively being employed for artificial intelligence and deep learning applications. In the first quarter, Nvidia reported that […]
Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) Cuts Prices Again Tesla said on Wednesday it’ll cut prices of its electric vehicles in North America as the company ramps up car production at its Fremont, California, factory after the easing of coronavirus lockdowns. The company’s Model S sedans will now be priced from $79,990, and its Model X sport utility […]
Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI) Traders Return to Wall Street Investors celebrated the reopening of the new york stock exchange by sending stocks soaring Tuesday, as the nation continues to unwind from pandemic shutdowns and a lot of drug companies chase coronavirus cures. The Dow Jones industrial average closed the day up 530 points, about […]
European shares close to 11-week high U.S. stock futures clear 3,000 level U.S. consumer confidence data due at 1400 GMT Gold prices edged lower on Tuesday as hopes of economic recovery lifted share markets with several countries easing coronavirus-driven lockdowns, although Sino-U.S. tensions over Hong Kong limited bullion’s losses. Spot gold XAU= slipped 0.1% to […]
Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI) Outlook The Dow Jones futures trading higher on memorial day as investors ignored rising tensions between USA and China and a new stand-off in Hong Kong and centered on the reopening of the economy and developments on the coronavirus treatment. Fed Governor Rosengreen in an interview on Sunday, said that […]
Premier Li Keqiang delivered the Government Work report to the third session of the 13th National People’s Congress today. China will work to make sure they are achieving their development goals of winning the battle against financial condition and completing the building of a moderately prosperous society in all respects this year, though setting no […]
Euro: USD/EUR (EUR=X) Some dollar volatility The greenback has been the main mover on currency markets within the past seven days. In the early part of last week, it had been on the back foot as signs of progress in the race for a Covid-19 treatment supported risk appetite. The currency managed to recovery some […]
Thailand Baht: USD/THB (THB) Exports Rose, No New COVID-19 Cases A key trade group sees a potentially healthier export picture after shipments rose for a second straight month in April, driven by farm products and gold. Ghanyapad Tantipipatpong, chairwoman of the Thai National Shippers’ Council, said the April surprise signals that full-year exports might shrink […]
Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI) Fell as China Trade Tensions Escalate The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 101.78 points, or 0.41%, to close at 24,474.12. The S&P 500 lost 23.10 points, or 0.78%, to end at 2948.51, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 90.90 points, or 0.97%, to close at 9284.88. China is coming up with […]
British Pound: USD/GBP (GBP=X) Slightly Weaker Tone Short-Term There was a positive tone to risk appetite yesterday. The major equity indices managed to register gains. At the closing bell on Wall Street last night, the S&P 500 was up 1.7% on the day. Meanwhile, the action on currency markets over the past 24 hours has […]
Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI) Takes a Dip U.S. stock indexes edged down at the open on Thursday as developing Sino-U.S. tensions and mixed retail earnings added to concerns about the pace of a recovery from a coronavirus-fueled economic slump. The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI fell 11.63 points, or 0.05%, at the open to […]
Australian Dollar: USD/AUD (AUD=X) Further escalation in Australia – China tensions There have been reports about China trade retaliation following the 80% tariff on barley imports from Australia for the next 5 years together with Chinese officials having drawn up a list regarding potential goods including seafood, oatmeal and fruit that could be subject to […]
Euro: USD/EUR Shifts Focus to Chair Powell’s recent appearances After Monday’s robust improvement in market sentiment, there was an additional cautious tone to proceedings yesterday. This was evident in most of the major equity indices finishing the day with some modest losses. On the currency front, major pairs are confined to fairly tight ranges over the past twenty four hours. One reason for the muted market action […]
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Euro: USD/EUR (EUR=X) Positive Mood on Markets After last week’s generally risk averse mood, risk appetite started this week on a stronger footing. Sentiment was aided by encouraging early results from a Covid-19 vaccine trial, as well as by a further easing of restrictions in some countries. Expectations of additional stimulus from central banks also […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) Set to Embrace Change Investors may soon no longer have to put up with dismal underperformance The 50-year old Hang Seng Index is poised to embrace change, and it could not come soon enough for investors forced to put up with years of dismal underperformance. On Monday (18 May) […]
British Pound: USD/GBP (GBP=X) on back foot last week Sterling was the main mover on currency markets last week, reflecting the re-emergence of Brexit uncertainty. On Friday it was confirmed by both the EU and UK that little progress was made in the latest talks. Earlier in the week, uncertainty surrounding the UK’s proposed Covid-19 […]
The second quarter of 2020 is shaping up to be the worst quarter in history in terms of contraction in demand and activity. This is despite a modest bottoming of the Chinese economy. Key summary points We are tracking 2Q yoy real GDP growth to be -12% in the US, +3% in China and -7% […]
Gold 1 OZ (XAU=X) A Likely Slower Grind Higher The current gold bull market started in December 2018 and hit its growth spurt a year ago, in May 2019. Spot and futures prices have rallied 30-35% since that time, to the ~US$1,700/oz range, as the COVID-19 shock brought forward constructive gold market themes that were already […]
Even after loosening its grip, the coronavirus will leave indelible marks on society. “It’s going to change how we think, live, work, learn, shop, travel and entertain,” says Shayne Heffernan, CEO and Founder of Heffx. “History has shown that past disruptions of this magnitude, as painful as they can be, have often also boosted resourcefulness, […]
New Zealand Dollar: NZD/USD (NZD=X) Expanded QE, but more to come Last week saw three big developments. The country took an enormous steptowards normality by moving into Alert Level 2; the RBNZ at its Monetary Policy Statement scaled up QE to $60bn and left all other tools on the table; and the Government delivered a […]
salesforce.com, Inc. (NYSE:CRM) – The new face of commerce is not human Artificial intelligence (AI) is now part of everyday life. Digital assistants recognize your voice and respond to your commands. Computers help translate vast amounts of data into better-informed medical decisions. Chatbots offer you help with a human touch. By the end of 2020, […]
The decline of 11.3% on the month is massive, but April will be even worse. Large differences between countries are showing, with some even posting increases After all the eurozone manufacturing sector had been through in the past two years, things were starting to look up at the start of 2020. The coronavirus lockdown therefore comes as a […]
Investors in China seemed content with existing government measures to support the country’s slumping economy. But they are now calling for more stimulus. Judging by the lack of conviction in Chinese financial markets, the outcome of this month’s key policy meetings may be the deciding factor for investors. While volatility in stocks and the yuan […]
Euro: USD/EUR (EUR=X) has made some modest gains Despite a relatively quiet macro data and event schedule yesterday, we did some action on currency markets. This was mostly in the form of the euro spending much of the day on a gradual upward trajectory. The gains for the euro over the past 24 hours are […]
Historically, pandemics have forced humans to break with the past and imagine their world anew. This one is no different. It is a portal, a gateway between one world and the next. Without a doubt, the coronavirus is shaking the financial industry like never before. This is not the first time the world has faced […]
Overview Commodity prices generally fell in April – with particularly steep falls in oil and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) markets, along with declines in iron ore and coal. The global economic outlook has continued to deteriorate – with a wider range of economies impacted by countermeasures to control the spread ofCOVID-19. Although China has commenced […]
The combination of plunging tax revenues and massive government stimulus spending in response to the Covid-19 crisis means government borrowing came in more three times higher than any previous month in history. The US is on course to hit a fiscal deficit of 20% of GDP in 2020, double the Global Financial Crisis peak of […]
British Pound: USD/GBP (GBP=X) Some Sterling Softness Currency market action yesterday saw sterling adopt a marginally softer tone. Confusion surrounding the UK’s proposed exit strategy from its current Covid-19 lockdown acted as a headwind for the currency. Brexit news flow may also have been a negative. Headlines suggest little progress has been made in EU-UK […]
USD: Enjoys a broader bid overnight, alongside somewhat higher yields and choppy equity markets as US rates reflect some fading of the negative rates story (though markets are still pricing negative in 2021). This comes as Fed speak from Evans and Bostic attempts to pushback on negative rates with the former seemingly taking a more […]
Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI) End of Capitalism? There is an unfettered greed and it sits at the heart of the world economy. Its most visible incarnation, of course, is Gordon Gecko’s home turf — Wall Street itself. Home of the New York Stock Exchange where trillions of stocks and shares are traded daily. Here […]
United States Oil (USO) Investors Remain Skeptical Investors have abandoned oil at warp speed so far this year as futures prices have fallen to record lows. Even as oil has bounced from its record trough in April, investors remain skeptical about the chances for sustained value appreciation. Shayne Heffernan Trade Idea “We expect oil will […]
German airline giant Lufthansa said Friday it will fly twice as many aircraft in June as in recent weeks and return to some European destinations, but the flight plan remains a shadow of pre-coronavirus operations. Spots beloved of holidaymakers like Spanish island Mallorca, Crete and German North Sea retreat Sylt will return to the timetable, […]
GSX Techedu Inc. (NYSE:GSX) Heading for a Dip GSX TECHEDU INC. is a China-based holding company principally involved in the provision of technology-driven education services. Through its subsidiaries, the Company is engaged in the provision of online K-12 after-school tutoring services. It also offers foreign language, professional and interest courses. The Company conducts its businesses […]
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Gold 1 OZ (XAU=X) – Will Portfolios Become Shinier Gold is respected throughout the world for its value and rich history, which has been interwoven into cultures for thousands of years. Coins containing gold appeared around 800 B.C., and the first pure gold coins were struck during the rein of King Croesus of Lydia about […]
US exports plunged 9.6 percent in March — the biggest monthly decline on record — increasing the trade deficit to $44.4 billion as the coronavirus pandemic disrupted global commerce, according to government data released Tuesday. The Media and the Democrats continue to whip up a Carona frenzy with the aim of putting Joe Biden in […]
PT Kalbe Farma Tbk. (OTC:PTKFF) Growing in the midst of challenging Market Conditions PT Kalbe Farma Tbk. (“Kalbe”) was established in 1966 and is one of the largest publicly-listed pharmaceutical companies in Southeast Asia. Kalbe has four main divisions managing a broad and strong portfolio of brands; prescription pharmaceuticals division (Cefspan, Brainact, Broadced, etc), consumer […]
Gold ETFs saw the highest quarterly inflows for four years amid global uncertainty and financial market volatility. Holdings of these products reached a record high of 3,185t by the end of Q1. These investment inflows helped push the US dollar gold price to an eight-year high. Consequently, global gold demand in value terms reached US$55bn – the […]
Hard-hit by the market rout surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, Berkshire Hathaway, the holding company of Warren Buffett, has reported first-quarter net losses of nearly $50 billion, it reported Saturday. The company, based in Omaha, Nebraska, called the setback “temporary” but said it could not reliably predict when its many businesses would return to normal or […]
The Shayne Heffernan Idea Sell in May and Go Away? Maybe As Countries reopen in May the market will rally, But, this may not be the time to buy, yes if you buy here long term you will make money but if you are looking for the trades of the decade hold your horses until […]