• October 21, 2024

Gold, US Dollar Edge Up Amid Rising Bets on Trump Victory

US election risks move to the forefront as Trump narrows gap with Harris Gold begins week with new record as geopolitical tensions add to demand Stocks mixed ahead of key ea...

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• October 21, 2024

Why Banking Stocks Remain a Great Bet at Current Valuations

The big banks officially kicked off the third-quarter earnings season last Friday. At a high level, results have been good enough to drive the broader banking space to year-to-date highs. The ret...

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• October 21, 2024

Gold Surges, Euro Rebounds on Rising Tensions and US Political Uncertainty

Gold Surges on Rising Tensions and US Political Uncertainty Gold ( XAU/USD ) climbed by over 1% on Friday, bolstered by escalating tensions in the Middle East and growing ...

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• October 21, 2024

Markets Weekly Outlook: PMI Data, IMF Meeting and Earnings Dominate the Agenda

Global markets are reacting to shifts in central bank policies, with the US dollar strengthening and rate cut expectations changing. The upcoming week will be busy with the IMF meeti...

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• October 21, 2024

Did the Economic Modern Family Really Go Anywhere Last Week?

Here is the Economic Modern Family ringing the bell at the NYSE! I feel like there is so much to talk about, that at the end of the day (week), the talking points matter little compa...

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• October 21, 2024

Are Market Insiders Bracing for a Weaker Economy?

The market environment has changed dramatically from that which defined the past two decades. Interest rates are significantly higher which should bring equity valuations down though...

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• October 21, 2024

Optimism Reigns in Markets, But Volatility Risks Remain on the Horizon

Nasdaq has broken resistance, Bitcoin gaining too. Bitcoin/risk assets are scheduled for a seasonal boost. (but) Volatility season is not over yet. ...

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• October 18, 2024

Rebuilding After Natural Calamities Doesn’t Spark Sustainable Economic Growth

In times of disaster and destruction, a common narrative often emerges that rebuilding efforts will lead to economic growth. The idea that repairing damage and replacing destroyed goods creates j...

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• October 18, 2024

Week Ahead – BoC to Speed Up Rate Cuts; Flash PMIs Eyed for Growth Clues

Bank of Canada meets; may opt for bigger 50-bps cut October flash PMIs to set the mood amid some growth concerns A relatively quiet week otherwise, with mostly second-tier r...

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• October 18, 2024

US Economy Keeps Humming With Solid Q3 Growth on the Horizon

Recent economic data has lifted CapitalSpectator.com’s median growth estimate for the upcoming third-quarter GDP report. Using a variety of sources to generate a median nowcast, today’...

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