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US markets were mixed overnight, with a big rally in the DOW, while in contrast the tech heavy NASDAQ fell sharply. The diametrically opposite directions, stem from the massive ructions in the AI space, which have serious questions regarding market overvaluation.
Read more →The US Government looks to have resolved immediate issues and will vote to re-open. The immediate impact on markets will be a boost to confidence and the return of statistical data releases, from the Government.
Read more →The US Government shutdown looks to be coming to an end, with votes underway in the Senate confirming the necessary amount of Democratic Party dissidents, will re-open the Government.
Read more →Equity markets continued to haemorrhage, triggered by fears, over the overvaluations of AI shares. The valuations are astronomical, with some companies trading, over 200 times future earnings. The correction is underway, but the question is how deep and how long?
Read more →US equity markets plunged lower overnight, worries about the US labour market and AI valuation concerns. The lack of Government data, as a result of the US Government shutdown, has increased the emphasis placed on what little economic data there is available.
Read more →Equity markets stabilised overnight, following the concerns over over-valuation, particularly pertaining to AI shares. US labour markets look to remain solid, following the release of the ADP Jobs report, showing private sectors jobs remain strong.
Read more →International bourse came off recent highs, and the US Dollar gained further upward momentum. The US Government shutdown drags on, increasingly ignored by all those, not directly impacted. The direct impact on US markets is the lack of statistical data releases by Government.
Read more →Manufacturing PMI data across Europe and China, was softer than expected, while expectations remain higher as global trade improves. The Bank of England and the Sweden’s Riksbank, both announce their latest interest rate decisions this week and no surprises are expected.
Read more →Markets closed out a ‘topsy turvey’ week, as equities and bonds oscillated, while the US Dollar recovered some favour. The Federal Reserve cut rates, but hinted at a pause in the rate cutting cycle, to tame a spike in inflation.
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