It’s Eerily Calm Out There Before Nvidia Earnings
It’s Eerily Calm Out There Before Nvidia Earnings By Michael Msika, Bloomberg Markets Live reporter and strategist Falling volumes, crushed volatilities and record highs, equity markets seem to price nothing but a rosy outlook. While much has gone right for investors this year, some risks can’t be ignored and deserve attention. It seems no one wants […]
Massie Taunts AIPAC After Demolishing Primary Challengers
Massie Taunts AIPAC After Demolishing Primary Challengers Despite having been targeted by the most powerful, pro-Israel political organization operating in America, libertarian-minded Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie stomped his two Republican primary challengers on Tuesday — and then used social media to mock his Israel-first detractors. Massie cruised to victory, amassing 76% of the vote, while […]
“It’s Happening” – Ethereum ETF Bidders Amend SEC Filings, List At DTCC
“It’s Happening” – Ethereum ETF Bidders Amend SEC Filings, List At DTCC Five potential spot Ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuers have submitted amended 19b-4 filings after receiving last-minute feedback from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Several filings show changes from asset managers Fidelity, VanEck and Franklin Templeton, along with joint applications from Galaxy […]
Central Banks Fuel Gold's Ascent to Unprecedented Levels
Gold has surged to its highest level ever, surpassing $2,400 per troy ounce, driven by geopolitical uncertainties and significant purchases by global central banks, especially from emerging markets. Despite rising real interest rates, which typically dampen gold’s appeal, central banks have bought around 2,200 tons since late 2022, accounting for over a fifth of global […]
Gold Consolidates After Record High Amid Rate Cut Speculations
Gold prices dipped by 0.3% to $2,413.96 per ounce on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting minutes for clues on interest rate cuts. After reaching a record high earlier in the week, gold is consolidating its gains. The market remains strong with a buy-on-dip mentality, despite the potential for short-term stagnation without […]
Junk Bonds Surge Amid Broad Market Rally and Investor Optimism
Despite concerns about the U.S. economy, the junk-bond market is thriving, with the risk premium for sub-investment-grade debt narrowing to near pandemic lows. This trend, driven by cooling inflation and hopes for interest-rate cuts, has attracted $3.7 billion into junk-bond funds this year. Investors seeking high yields around 8% have fueled $131 billion in speculative-grade […]
Oil Prices Continue to Drop as US Crude Stockpiles Surge
Oil prices fell to near three-month lows as reports indicated rising US crude inventories, with Brent trading around $82 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate below $78. The American Petroleum Institute reported a 2.5 million barrel increase in stockpiles, contributing to market bearishness. The upcoming OPEC+ meeting will determine whether to extend supply curbs amid […]
Federal Reserve Adopts Scenario Analysis as Inflation Fight Wavers
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and other officials have shifted from providing explicit guidance on interest rate cuts to discussing various economic scenarios amid growing uncertainty in their effort to control inflation. This change highlights the Fed’s current unpredictability and focuses on different potential economic outcomes rather than detailed projections. This “scenario analysis” approach is […]
ELFs Are The Single Greatest Threat To Our Enduring Liberties
ELFs Are The Single Greatest Threat To Our Enduring Liberties Authored by Jack Cashill via AmericanThinker.com, Jan 6 / COVID Stir The Fascist Soul of The Educated Liberal Female In researching my new book, Ashli: The Untold Story of the Women of January 6, I discovered something unexpected: an alarming confirmation of my September 2022 article in which I […]
Microplastics Found In Human Testicles
Microplastics Found In Human Testicles Authored by Amie Dahnke via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Microplastics have been identified in human and canine testicles, lengthening the list of where the insidious particles have been found. Not testicles. (iStock/Getty Images Plus) A new study published in Toxicological Sciences revealed the incredible prevalence of microplastics worldwide and […]