Like many other companies, Apple has experienced fluctuations in its stock value over the past few years. The COVID-19 pandemic led to a surge in technology stocks as people began investing in home offices and entertainment, causing Apple's stock to reach a record high of $180.68 in January 2022. However, macroeconomic issues have since caused consumer spending to...
According to economists at Commerzbank, the Euro (EUR) is expected to gain some value against the US Dollar (USD) towards the end of the year as the US moves closer to rate cuts. The Federal Reserve is expected to commence cutting rates again in early 2024, which is likely to reduce the demand for the USD's 'safe haven' property as market concerns subside. As a...
The price of gold is experiencing a steady pullback in the wake of First Citizens Bank's takeover of SVB. However, Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari's comments about a possible recession caused by a banking crisis have tempered the relief felt by investors. While the price of gold is correcting, it is still too minor to be considered a reversal. As of the...
GBP/USD has continued its two-week upward trend and hit an intraday high near 1.2250 at the beginning of the week. The rise is attributed to fears of a US recession and positive news from the UK, including hopes for more economic measures to support energy companies from PM Sunak. However, the Cable pair buyers are being tested by cautious sentiment ahead of the...
Bitcoin's meteoric rise in value shows no signs of slowing down, with financial experts predicting it will hit $100,000 this year and others forecasting that it could eventually reach $1 million. But what is driving the surge, and is it sustainable? Many analysts believe that we are in the middle of a Bitcoin "supercycle," a phenomenon where a bullish increase in...
Cryptocurrency has been around for over a decade now, but there are still many first-time investors who are hesitant to explore the world of cryptocurrency alternatives. Most often, they focus on two main ways to profit from trading: trading and mining. In this article, we will discuss why mining has become almost impossible for individual investors and why...
In recent times, the stock market has been inundated with negative news. Many companies that were once considered resilient have faced serious challenges due to economic factors such as rising inflation, which has affected their earnings and appetite for stocks. However, there is a glimmer of hope as history has shown that a bull market always follows a bear...
You may be familiar with the negative sentiment surrounding Pfizer, with many citing the company's heavy reliance on its COVID-19 vaccine Comirnaty and antiviral therapy Paxlovid as a cause for concern. In addition to this, several of Pfizer's top-selling drugs will face patent expirations in the near future, leading many to believe that the company's stock will...
Amidst the global economic and political turmoil marked by high inflation and surging interest rates, some things remain constant, like people buying groceries at Walmart. However, the stock price of the world's largest retailer by revenue has dropped by 13% from its all-time high in April last year. The question is whether it's a good time to invest in the...
When a company as renowned as 3M encounters difficulties, it's important to take a closer look at what's happening and why. While you may discover good news, there's also a chance you won't, but it's better to stay informed than to regret not paying attention. So, let's examine both the positive and negative aspects of 3M today. On the bright side, 3M has been...
According to ING economists, the EUR/USD pair has retreated after surpassing the 1.0900 mark. Nevertheless, they anticipate that the pair will reach the level of 1.1000 in the near future. Today, market focus will be on the PMI readings in the Eurozone. ING predicts that the survey will stabilize around the figures from February. Unless there are any major...
For the third consecutive day, USD/JPY is experiencing heavy selling pressure, pushing the pair lower. The anticipation of a hawkish shift by the Bank of Japan (BoJ) is increasing demand for the Japanese Yen, thus contributing to the downward trend. However, some follow-through USD buying may offer some support to the pair, helping to limit further losses. During...
Silver is currently consolidating after a strong move upwards on the previous day, reaching its highest level since February. The technical setup favors bullish traders and supports the potential for additional gains. Even if there is a pullback below the 61.8% Fibo, it is likely to attract fresh buyers and remain limited. The white metal is hovering above the...
According to analysts at ING, GBP/USD is currently fluctuating below the 1.2300 level after the Bank of England's recent decision to raise the policy rate by 25 basis points. The economists predict that the pair will soon test the key resistance levels of 1.2420 and 1.2500. Despite the rate hike, the Bank of England did not provide much guidance in their...
According to the latest updates from CME Group on gold futures markets, there has been a notable surge in open interest, which rose by approximately 11.2K contracts on Thursday, reversing the two consecutive daily declines. Furthermore, volume has also experienced a similar increase, going up by around 33.4K contracts after a streak of three consecutive daily...
The USD/CAD currency pair is currently trading in a tight range, as it is influenced by a combination of factors. The Loonie, as it is also known, is being supported by a recent uptick in oil prices, which has increased due to fears of potential supply disruptions in the Middle East. This has acted as a headwind for the USD/CAD pair, which is also being weighed...
GBP/JPY is experiencing a decline from a one-week high and a fading corrective bounce off 160.80. The drop to 161.00 is in response to the decline of Treasury bond yields and the general weakness of the British Pound ahead of the Bank of England's monetary policy announcement on "Super Thursday." Following the US Federal Reserve's and US Treasury's announcements,...
On Thursday, EUR/USD remained strongly bullish and showed no signs of slowing down. The pair managed to hit fresh 7-week highs, testing the 1.0930 level. This consistent upward trend can be attributed to the persistent selling pressure on the US dollar, which resulted in the USD Index (DXY) hitting multi-week lows, falling below the 102.00 level earlier in the...