Investors flee renewable energy funds amid growth and policy uncertainties.

Global investors are retreating from renewable energy sector funds this year, driven by concerns over growth prospects and policy uncertainties, especially in the U.S. election year, according to fund data. Renewable energy funds see outflows on concerns over growth, policies Global investors are increasingly moving away from the renewable energy sector funds this year due …

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Investors are buying lots of gold, showing they’re worried about the stock market.

Investors are feeling nervous, as shown by the Goldman Sachs Panic Index hitting a high. Despite this, macro hedge funds are still heavily invested in U.S. stocks. Additionally, money managers are increasing their gold holdings, indicating a desire for safety in uncertain times. Goldman Sachs Panic Index jumped to its highest level since October pic.twitter.com/0WUIWvbsTa …

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US big-cap investors bullish, small businesses pessimistic amid rising inflation and poor sales.

And who can blame them with inflation accelerating? pic.twitter.com/YRIyJbfCt3 — Michael J. Kramer (@MichaelMOTTCM) April 9, 2024 US small-business optimism dropped to a more than 11-year low in March as sales expectations slumped and inflationary pressures remained a trouble spot, according to the National Federation of Independent Business. The index of sentiment fell 0.9 point …

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Investors shy away from China; Foreign Direct Investment hits 23-year low.

EM investors are staying away from China. via Goldman Sachs pic.twitter.com/S5ZAzFhkcK — Daily Chartbook (@dailychartbook) April 2, 2024 #recession … #GFC2 China $USD #Liquidity Squeeze edition No mystery why the Chinese yuan is under pressure from the US #Dollar…#fx #forex $CNY $USDCNY 👀 https://t.co/eMWVIu9dL2 pic.twitter.com/2dqe3y1o1H — Invariant Perspective (@InvariantPersp1) April 2, 2024

Gold scams rising in China as middle-class investors seek safe-haven assets amid weak stock market, property crisis

Earlier this month, a Beijing-based franchise of a well-known gold brand was sued for fraud in a scheme that had allegedly cheated more than 70 investors out of over 60kg (132 pounds) of gold, the National Business Daily reported late last month. The case is ongoing. Some victims claimed they had invested in gold bars …

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The surge in gambling culture infiltrates markets, transforming investors into speculators.

In today’s market, gambling fever is spreading fast, changing how we invest. Grant Williams, an astute observer of market trends, rightly points out that we’ve become a “Society of Speculators.” It’s not just about stocks anymore; it’s about the thrill of the bet, the excitement of the gamble. Look around, and you’ll see the signs …

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Real estate investors seek legal assistance amid CO2 shock and renovation costs.

Real Estate Investors Turn to Lawyers After ‘Huge’ CO2 Shock ⁦@business⁩ #CMBS -Some investors may be unable to afford the renovations needed -Greener buildings, meanwhile, are fast gaining in value https://t.co/awZWoj91AJ — Daniel McNamara (@danjmcnamara) March 24, 2024 Real estate investors already battered by high interest rates now face the prospect of significant writedowns triggered …

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Mexican peso surges, defying risks; investors hesitant to bet against it.

Mexican Peso Is So Strong Investors Fear Betting Against It Investors are pushing the world’s most expensive currency to ever more dizzying heights, shrugging off the risks from interest-rate cuts, divisive elections and analyst warnings. Mexico’s peso is the world’s… pic.twitter.com/PlXWTs4St0 — Tracy Shuchart (𝒞𝒽𝒾 ) (@chigrl) March 15, 2024

JPMorgan warns investors should brace for 1970s-style stagflation

U.S. stocks smashed a new record high last week, but the rally may not last for long thanks to heightened risks that the economy returns to a 1970s-style stagflation scenario, according to JPMorgan Chase strategists. In an analyst note to clients, the bank’s chief market strategist Marko Kolanovic warned that the economy may turn away …

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Crime Family: Jim Biden Invoked Traitor Joe’s Name to Con Investors With Fraudulent Health Care Company

Jim Biden frequently invoked his brother Joe Biden’s name to promote a now-defunct health care company that allegedly engaged in massive Medicare fraud, according to Politico. Jim Biden’s name appeared in investor materials and internal communications alongside some of the top leaders and executives at Americore, a hospital operator that sought to reinvigorate health care …

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A New York Rent-Control Bank Panic: Investors fret about NYCB’s multi-family housing portfolio.

Regional bank share prices have tumbled since New York Community Bancorp (NYCB) reported surprisingly large losses on real-estate loans. Don’t blame this mini-bank panic only on underwater office buildings. Primary culprits are Albany’s destructive rent-control laws. NYCB last month reported $552 million in credit losses, including a $185 million charge-off mostly from two office and …

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Gloomy Outlook for Chinese Assets… Investors Wary of Yuan and Bonds Amidst Bearish Sentiment.

The atmosphere surrounding Chinese assets is getting gloomier, extending beyond the realm of battered stocks. Investors are now expressing skepticism not just about stocks but also anticipating underperformance in the yuan and government bonds. Ken Cheung, the chief Asian currency strategist at Mizuho Bank Ltd. in Hong Kong, reflects this sentiment, stating, “We expect the …

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Panic Selling In China: Investors Dump Everything! Prepare For Stock Market And China’s Yuan Crash

Explore the latest episode of China Update uncovering the turmoil in the Chinese stock market and economy. From panic selling to foreign investors withdrawing, the video delves into the causes and consequences of China’s financial challenges. Will the stock market crash, and is a Chinese Yuan collapse imminent? Get insights on the economic downturn, unemployment, …

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“Long Magnificent 7” is getting increasingly crowded, per FMS investors.

"Long Magnificent 7" is getting increasingly crowded, per FMS investors. via BofA pic.twitter.com/RoeR1Os4GK — Daily Chartbook (@dailychartbook) January 16, 2024 Asset Managers are very bullish pic.twitter.com/6pXy9zj0x1 — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) January 16, 2024 Amazon's, $AMZN, Audible has officially laid off off 5% of staff, per TC. — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) January 16, 2024 "We remain …

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Markets waver as Nasdaq slumps, dividend aristocrats stumble, and economic uncertainties intensify, prompting caution among investors.

In a concerning turn of events, the Nasdaq has experienced a nearly 4% decline in just three trading days, resulting in a staggering loss of $600 billion in market capitalization. This downturn erases all gains made since December 13th, highlighting the volatility in the market. Adding to the unease, the Magnificent 7, a group of …

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Investors favor bonds over commodities, but historical disparity hints at potential commodity resurgence; Inflation drop echoes 1960s, warning of potential final wave.

Indeed, that's a key point. Additionally, the coming commodity super cycle is going to be driven by the supply crunch of essential commodities such as copper and silver. Contributing to their growing scarcity… pic.twitter.com/Kc06kclh6G — Phoenix Capital (@PhoenixCapitalH) December 23, 2023 Equities are expensive. Commodities are generationally cheap Do with this as you wish. pic.twitter.com/SpHmqL6eKk …

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INVESTORS ARE OUT: China’s Exchanges See Record Amount of Money Pulled Out as Economy Struggles

The Wall Street Journal has recently report that due to China’s economy continuing to stumble and rocky relations with the United States, billions of dollars have been pulled out by international investors citing numerous concerns. The Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges in China have seen $24 billion leave the market through a trading link in Hong …

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Sound familiar to 2008?: “changes in the 90s enhanced asset securitization, shifting the prevalent mode of financial intermediation from a bank-centric model of taking deposits & issuing loans (holding them to maturity) to a new model where loans were packaged into securities & sold to investors.”

by Dismal-Jellyfish Source: https://libertystreeteconomics.newyorkfed.org/2023/11/the-nonbank-shadow-of-banks/ TLDRS: Fed paper: The evolution of banks and nonbanks is closely linked, particularly since the 1990s. In the 1990s, financial ‘innovation’ and regulatory changes boosted asset securitization. This shifted financial intermediation from a traditional bank-centric model (taking deposits, issuing loans, and holding them to maturity) to a new model where loans were …

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Urgent Warning: Unusual Stock Market Behavior Raises Alarms as Major Players Unload onto Retail Investors

In a concerning departure from the norm, overnight markets are witnessing unsettling sell-offs, followed by perplexing rallies during regular trading hours. This topsy-turvy trend contradicts the typical pattern where most gains occur outside regular hours. What’s even more disconcerting is the suspicion that prominent market players are offloading their positions onto retail investors, who often …

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Retail investors are clueless?

h/t Ok-Internet-41 Caption: Today (Nov 1) article stating Fed rate pause caused market to RISE https://www.cnn.com/business/live-new…   Caption: Sep 20 article stating Fed rate pause caused market to FALL https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/fed-…  

We are at the top: “Now is an attractive entry point for long-term investors, says JPMorgan strategist.”

by MrBuffaLou JPM trying to make some bag holders materialize. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-markets-in-a-funk-why-now-is-an-attractive-entry-point-for-long-term-investors-says-jpmorgan-strategist-67dd989a?mod=home-page Someone has to buy Jamie’s shares! https://twitter.com/joosteninvestor/status/1717270633095004487 #recession … #GFC2 US #Banks edition#Banking $BKX $XLF $KRE 📉 👀 https://t.co/rjNti9bQ6L pic.twitter.com/lu6acbDVfC — Invariant Perspective (@InvariantPersp1) October 29, 2023  

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