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Tech sector is over-owned and vulnerable to being hit with ‘loser’ tag, says Wall Street veteran
We are experiencing extreme demand for physical precious metals at BullionStar. Each day the market is open is breaking new records both in terms of sales revenue and number of orders. Bullion Center Despite serving up to nine customers concurrently, the record demand has resulted in extreme queuing times. On several days last week, hundreds of customers were waiting, with queue times reaching up to eight hours and lines extending well outside the building — even with all counters fully staffed and operating. Our management team has been on the ground in the Bullion Center daily, helping to serve customers…
The EUR/GBP extended losses for the third day in a row, although it remains trapped within a tight range, roughly between 0.8700 and 0.8740, in the aftermath of a series of downbeat manufacturing activity data releases in the Eurozone and the UK.Eurozone’s final HCOB Manufacturing PMI revealed that the sector’s activity contracted at a faster-than-expected pace in December. The final reading has been revised to 48.8 from the preliminary estimation of 49.2 in December. These figures follow a 49.6 reading seen in November and the 50.0 in October, and highlight a declining contribution of manufacturing activity in the region’s GDP.German…
“Can someone who has not been found legally incompetent, but who has a history of delusions, make decisions regarding property?”
US equities pulled back modestly midweek, but the broader picture for investors remains one of a strong year nearing its conclusion. The S&P 500 slipped about 0.2% on Wednesday, matching declines in the Nasdaq Composite, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell roughly 0.5%. The market is on a mild three-session losing streak, yet the losses have done little to dent what has been an impressive annual performance. The S&P 500 is on track for a gain of roughly 17% in 2025, its third consecutive double-digit advance, while the Nasdaq has climbed about 21% on the back of sustained enthusiasm…
“I’m almost 50 years old. Enough is enough. I am exhausted by it.”
Watch Out for a New Year Whipsaw Market EFT Market As the calendar turns and markets reopen after the holidays, investors often feel pressure to act quickly. New capital allocations, fresh forecasts, and renewed optimism can all contribute to sharp early-year market moves. However, history shows that the start of the year is also one of the most common times for whipsaw market action, sudden price moves that reverse just as quickly. With U.S. bonds and global markets facing multiple key events, caution is warranted. In short: beware of a New Year whipsaw market. Why the Start of the…
A steepening yield curve, a looser regulatory environment and increasing M&A activity all bode well, according to Catherine Mealor of KBW.
Gold price (XAU/USD) extends the rally above $4,350 during the Asian trading hours on Wednesday. Gold’s price has surged about 65% this year and is set to record its biggest annual gains since 1979. The rally in the precious metal is bolstered by the prospect of further US interest rate cuts in 2026. Lower interest rates could reduce the opportunity cost of holding Gold, supporting the non-yielding precious metal.Furthermore, the persistent Israel-Iran conflict and the ongoing US-Venezuela tensions could boost the yellow metal. It’s worth noting that traders seek assets that can preserve value during periods of uncertainty, which supports a traditional…
Samantha LaDuc has nailed some big calls on stocks in recent years. She sees another S&P 500 high coming in 2026, but an unhappy Main Street.