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Is the US dollar (finally) peaking?

The US dollar turned weaker across the board last week on the back of expectations that we are past peak Fed hawkishness. Have we seen the USD peak, and could it drift lower from here?

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Day Trading Strategies For September

September is always an interesting time in financial markets. The end of the summer brings with it much sadness but also a renewed sense of purpose; the end of the year is in sight and the “back to school” mentality sees traders resharpening ...

StocksTechnology

Gaming: Opportunities hiding in plain sight?

Sales in the video gaming industry are tipped to grow by 50% in the next 5 years, with most of the growth coming from social & casual gaming. What could be the top trading opportunities to take advantage of ...

PoliticsStock IndexUK

Will the next Prime Minister boost the FTSE?

It’s been a mixed year for UK assets with the British pound plunging on the one hand, while the FTSE 100 has been among the top performing global indices. Will the next Prime Minister influence this dynamic?

MacroAsset Allocation

MonthlyFlow - September 2022

There wasn’t going to be a pivot: The FED crushed any hope of a "dovish pivot", but this should not be a ...

StocksDisney

The streaming business boosts Disney's growth

The Walt Disney Company (DIS) is capturing the attention of investors after it reported stronger 3Q2022 financial results on August 10. Let’s have a look at how the entertainment giant is doing in the streaming ...

BondsYieldsFixed Income

Equities can’t shrug off bond yields dominance

The rise in global bond yields, fuelled by rising interest rates, has become one of the central themes affecting stock markets. This week’s Jackson Hole Symposium sets the stage for bond market action for the rest of 2022.

StocksTechnology

Are meme stocks back?

The meme stock phenomenon is visible again this year, with many “hyped” stocks with shaky fundamentals defying gravity. Are meme stocks back, and what could this tell us about recent retail participation in the ...

StocksTechnologysemis

Short-term problems, long-term opportunities

The underwhelming quarterly earnings by major United States semiconductor companies over the last week paint a gloomy picture for the industry. Some analysts believe that the semiconductor boom could be coming to an ...

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CHF supports not waning yet | USDCHF & EURCHF

The reversal in fortune for the Swiss Franc has been one of the more interesting market stories this year. Following initial weakness as the US Dollar soared higher over Q1 & Q2, the Swiss Franc has since rebounded almost 7% ...

StocksTechnology

Innovation: a key driver for Apple

Despite the macro softness, Apple is showing resilience with new products launch acting as potential positive drivers for the stock. What are the new releases, and could innovations help drive the stock to new ...

CryptoBitcoin

The recent surge in Bitcoin – what does it mean?

In the last couple of weeks, Bitcoin has been steadily rising in price, with the token at one point briefly moving above USD25'000, its highest over the past two months and up over 40% from its June lows. This begs ...

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