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Russian Oil Trade in Limbo, Threatening Global Supply
Russian Oil Trade in Limbo, Threatening Global Supply March 2, 2022 Despite Western efforts to keep the energy sector out of sanctions on Russia, the country’s oil trade faces significant disruptions as importers—including the US—put orders on hold and search for alternative sources. This situation poses a potential threat to the global energy supply. Russia’s…
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02 March 2022
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What to Expect with SQ Stock Earnings Report
What to Expect with SQ Stock Earnings Report Block Inc (NYSE: SQ), the payment provider formerly known as Square, will be reporting its Q4 2022 earnings this Thursday, February 24. However, the typical market reaction of “good report = stock price rise” and “bad report = stock price fall” may not apply as straightforwardly in…
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22 February 2022
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Why Are Netflix Shares Down 30% in 2022?
Why Are Netflix Shares Down 30% in 2022? Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) shares have fallen 30% year-to-date, continuing the downward trend seen in much of the tech sector. Notably, Netflix is down 37% from its all-time high in November 2021. Two main events have contributed to this decline: a broader loss of investor confidence in growth…
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27 January 2022
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Will Santa Deliver A Stronger JPY Before Christmas?
Will Santa Deliver A Stronger JPY Before Christmas? The Japanese yen (JPY) has been facing a tough year. The index measuring the JPY’s strength against a basket of other currencies (JXY) is down around 9.5% year-to-date. As of now, the index is at 87.97, having climbed from a yearly low of 86.60 in the past…
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19 December 2021
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Are Markets Overvaluing These 3 Stocks? LULU, NFLX, SQ
Are Markets Overvaluing These 3 Stocks? LULU, NFLX, SQ Two recent events have brought the issue of stock overvaluation into sharp focus. First, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), the original meme stock, hit a trillion-dollar market cap. Second, Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN), an electric vehicle newcomer, surpassed the valuation of Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) following its…
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17 November 2021
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Has The USD Avoided The Dreaded Taper Tantrum?
Has The USD Avoided The Dreaded Taper Tantrum? With the US Federal Reserve under increasing pressure, it has announced plans to begin tapering its asset purchase program. Starting later this month, the Fed will reduce its monthly purchases of US Treasury Securities by US $10 billion and Mortgage-Backed Securities by US $5 billion. The USD’s…
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04 November 2021
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USDARS: The Curious Case of the Argentine Peso
USDARS: The Curious Case of the Argentine Peso The Argentine Peso (ARS) has faced significant devaluation over the past two years, losing 71% of its value against the US Dollar (USD). In September 2019, the USDARS exchange rate was 57.54, but by the end of September 2021, the official rate had risen to approximately 98.5…
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26 September 2021
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Will the NFP Pull the S&P 500 Down This Friday?
Will the NFP Pull the S&P 500 Down This Friday? The S&P 500 has been on an impressive upward trajectory, with no 5%+ drawdowns for over 200 sessions. As the index approaches 4,500 for the first time, concerns are mounting about when this hot streak might end. The market’s rising momentum has left investors wondering…
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30 August 2021
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