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China’s economy is teetering at a “critical stage,” expanding a modest 4.9% in Q3, below the five percent target. The aftermath of draconian Covid measures persists despite their removal in 2022. Surprisingly, an economic model reliant on debt-fueled construction faces …
by mrmrmrj Need republicans to win I like that solid red line.
by ChampionshipUsed9855 VIX is below 13 again. QQQ has been basically flat for nearly a month. The FOMC is next week, could be a pivot point. Even the perma-bull just admitted this market is high on crack:https://t.co/OOk8ZN4gf9“Buyers have gotten drunk …
by confoundedinterest17 You might as well face it, markets are “addicted to gov.” Government monetary interference, that is. Government money printing and massive Federal spending. According to Goldman calculations, $350BN of liquidity (in USD terms) was added in November from the G4 central banks …
by Chris Black The post Covid boom is over for discretionary items. When people were locked at home, and flush with stimulus cash, they all bought new furniture and redid their homes. Furnitu… Continue reading by subscribing. Username Password Remember …
by DesmondMilesDan BIS today came out with a new narrative. It’s the EMs that will suffer most from debt rollover. And then Bofa came up with a research piece that shows SPX500 debt maturing in manageable term but no Russell. …
In an astonishing move, the Lincoln council has axed the UK’s oldest Christmas market, a local economic powerhouse at £15 million. Meanwhile, Lincoln’s Mayor conveniently enjoys the festivities in Germany, raising eyebrows. The reason? A “safety risk” due to popularity. …
The prospect of the Fed concluding its tightening raises questions about an imminent stock market boom, yet historical trends offer no definitive answers. Analyzing the S&P 500’s performance after past Fed peaks reveals a mixed picture, with the market experiencing …
Despite a surge in mortgage rates, home prices continued to rise, registering a 3.9% increase in September compared to the previous year, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index. This growth coincided with a climb in the 30-year fixed mortgage …
by Dismal-Jellyfish Source: https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/news-insights/latest-news-headlines/ubs-is-least-efficient-bank-in-europe-in-q3-2023-79149692 The Swiss bank recorded a third-quarter cost-to-income ratio of 99.56%, representing a 10.61-percentage-point increase from the previous quarter. UBS posted a third-quarter net loss attributable to shareholders of $785 million, compared to a $1.73 billion profit booked …
In other breaking news today, GS forecasted stock market to go up, go down, or stay flat. pic.twitter.com/TXMDLXD5Yd — Michael A. Arouet (@MichaelAArouet) November 29, 2023 pic.twitter.com/jPonUjRa2e — Alessio (@AlessioTMAD) November 29, 2023
In a notable divergence, the S&P 7, encompassing major tech stocks, surges an impressive 80% in 2023, eclipsing the modest 4% gain in the S&P 493. You can't make this up: The S&P 7, also known as the 7 largest …
A crisis looms over China as alarming signs of economic distress emerge. Despite official claims, the job market’s true fragility is exposed by online listings and household surveys, painting a grimmer picture. Adding to the ominous scenario, China is contemplating …
As Thanksgiving approaches, the financial markets reflect a robust performance, with the S&P 500 ETF ($SPY) marking an 8.8% increase for the month and a remarkable 20.3% gain for the year. The Nasdaq 100 ($QQQ) outshines, boasting an impressive 47.1% …
Alabama Ford dealer selling 700hp basic truck for $45,000 You get a single-cab F-150 XL for the money, fitted with a Roush TVS supercharger and your choice of cloth or vinyl seats. The whole idea is to make a lot …
by 21plankton Germany financial sector facing dark clouds, Bundesbank warns FRANKFURT, Nov 23 (Reuters) – Germany’s financial firms may be well capitalised now but face challenges ranging from rising interest expenditure and weak loan demand to unrealised losses, Bundesbank Vice …
🇺🇸 Cracks in the US labor market are beginning to appear as 6 of 7 employment-based #recession indicators have appeared. H/t: @hussmanjp pic.twitter.com/rgAgcMFI3G — Alex Joosten (@joosteninvestor) November 23, 2023 https://twitter.com/joosteninvestor/status/1727721023150129258/history
The current VIX level of 13 reflects a hesitancy among investors to take a bearish stance on the prominent Big 7 stocks. Global corporate buybacks, on a downward trajectory since 2019 despite heightened volatility in inflation and interest rates, may …
As investor purchases in the housing market plummet at an unprecedented rate, dropping 29.7% year over year to 48,667 in Q3 2023—the lowest third-quarter level since 2016—the broader US real estate landscape faces a significant slowdown. Investors are scaling back …
As global debt skyrockets to nearly $310 trillion and gold reclaims its position above $2,000, investor @Frank_Giustra warns of an impending crisis dwarfing the impact of the 2008 recession. With gold poised for a breakout from a triple-top formation and …
Bonds are now more volatile than Gold for the first time in 40+ years. Let that sink in. pic.twitter.com/nRqT19FAIR — Bravos Research (@bravosresearch) November 21, 2023 ⚠️ANOTHER ONE FOR THE #DTCC “WEIRDER THINGS” RECORDS ⚠️ According to this note below, …
US Treasury market debate around hedge fund collateral intensifies “NEW YORK, Nov 21 (Reuters) – As U.S. regulators ready rules that would push more trading in Treasuries to a central clearing venue, the industry’s focus is turning on a key …
In a rollercoaster ride for investors, Nvidia, a colossal $1.2 trillion company, briefly witnessed a nearly 7% dip in its stock after posting stellar Q3 results exceeding expectations. With revenue at $18.1 billion and EPS at $4.02, the top 10 …
As we navigate the currents of financial markets, the landscape reveals a precarious situation. Reflecting on the March 2020 crisis, which extended beyond the realm of COVID-19 to a massive blowout of the basis trade, the present scenario raises alarms. …
by confoundedinterest17 Even Biden’s press secretary Karine Jean Pierre admitted that all the slogans and hype about Bidenomics is a losing message. The economy is terrible for the middle class and low-wage workers. But excellent for the 1% donor and …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KwtJhaLqzw We have good news if you’re in the market for a new or used car: The U.S. auto market is finally facing the shift everyone was waiting for – prices are reporting significant month-over-month declines, and a set of …
DC Commercial Real Estate in Crisis: Dupont Circle Office Building Sells at 77% Discount, Plunging $72M from 2016 Price. The $21M transaction is over $50M less than 2019, with the previous owner, a co-working company, defaulting on a $65M loan. …
The current tech rally’s fate rests on Nvidia’s earnings, with a cautionary reminder of the overlooked lessons from Thanksgiving 2021. Despite substantial Black Friday sales, the only mega-cap breaking out to new all-time highs suggests a potential meltdown on the …
CRUDE OIL BEAR MARKET 🚨: Crude Oil entered a bear market last week after falling more than 20% from its September high pic.twitter.com/OOcb90HAoP — Barchart (@Barchart) November 20, 2023
