In this article, we will explore the expansionary cycle, a phase of economic prosperity driven by monetary policies and market movements. From the fundamentals of the cycle to its consequences, including the impact on stock markets and consumption, we will uncover the complexities of this stage of the economic cycle.
Category: Fundamental analysis
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Stock markets sustain year-end rally with low liquidity
The last week of the year reveals ups and downs, with stock markets sustaining a year-end rally while liquidity remains low. We will explore the optimism driven by record highs on Wall Street, the US interest rate outlook for 2024 and the opportunities and challenges in assets such as Gold and the Euro/USD pair. Last...
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WTI Crude Oil December Contract falls by 5%
U.S. crude oil prices experienced a 5% decline on Thursday due to an increase in inventories coupled with concerns about diminishing demand amidst a drop in industrial production. The West Texas Intermediate December contract saw a USD$ 3.76, or 4.9%, decrease, settling at USD$ 72.90 per barrel, while the Brent January contract also dropped USD$3.76,...
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INTEREST Cycle – Danger or opportunity?
In the current interest cycle in the American market, will we find investment to be a danger or an opportunity? In this article, we will explore the current complex economic landscape, focusing on the debate over the possibility of a “soft landing” amid the Federal Reserve’s aggressive cycle of interest rate hikes. We’ll look at...
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Global Economic Outlook: Central Banks Navigate Uncertainty in Interest Rates
As the world economy continues its delicate dance of recovery, major central banks across the globe are set to make critical decisions on interest rates in the coming week. This pivotal moment has sparked anticipation and speculation, prompting financial experts to analyze the potential outcomes. Before we dive into the upcoming monetary policy decisions, let’s...
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Bitcoin reaches US$30,000 and sets a new record in 2023
Bitcoin has been trading above US$30,000 since early morning on April 11, registering gains of more than 45% in the last 30 days and reaching the highest level in ten months. This movement has left sellers in a difficult situation. More than 87% of all trades in the futures market were on the selling side,...
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The Dollar Gains 6% Against Yen Year to Date, What’s Next for Yen?
Notwithstanding the global economic recovery from the pandemic, Japan remains to be standing still, with its currency value eroding. The year 2021 saw the yen performing the worst among Group-of-10 currencies, slumped almost 6% against the dollar. Japan is the only economy that hasn’t shown signs of a rising interest rate. According to ZERO Markets’ Meta...
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Where To Invest $10,000 Dollar Right Now?
Value With Momentum — according to Feifei Li (Head of Equities, Research Affiliates) Value stocks are translated into momentum stocks in recent times as the vaccine rollout had fuelled a new prospect of growth that favors stocks that are value-oriented. Value investing refers to buying stocks that are valued cheaper relative to their fundamentals. On a quantitative investing basis,...
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Commodities Hit New High on Positive Oil Demand Outlook
The recent economic recovery has raised expectations on renewed energy demand, this prompted commodities prices to make new highs. The Bloomberg Commodity Spot Index is at the highest level since 2012. The index tracks price movements for 23 raw materials. The retreat in the greenback has spurred buying of precious metals including gold and silver. With spot...
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Is It Time to Switch From MetaTrader 4 (MT4) to MetaTrader 5 (MT5) Platform
One of the most popular trading platforms for CFD products has been Metatrader 4developed by MetaQuotes Software Corp, a financial trading software firm in 2005. The latest trading software released in 2010 was the MetaTrader 5 platform. MT5 as a successor has more functionality and up-to-date features compared to its predecessor MT4, but the number of MT5 users has yet to...
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