High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. You could lose some or all your initial investment; do not … Read more
California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes to ease permits for oil drilling in California. Governor Gavin Newsom has not supported new drilling, but is also under pressure to stabilize energy supplies, particularly after recent refinery closure announcements. While he remains committed to phasing out oil drilling by 2045, state regulators have recommended limited new well permitting … Read more
The NASDAQ index is closing the day higher and has closed at record levels each day of this week. The gain however, was marginal with a rise of only 0.05%. Nevertheless, it was good enough for a record. The NASDAQ has closed at a record level 11 different times this year. The index rose 11.39 … Read more
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a trade deal with Japan remains in the “realm of possibility,” but emphasized that securing a good deal is more important than rushing one. He indicated that negotiations are ongoing and that the outcome of Japan’s upcoming election could be pivotal to reaching an agreement. Hope springs eternal, but … Read more
That is an absolutely staggering number if you think about it. And as the world continues to embrace the AI-driven future, Nvidia is now the poster boy not only for that revolution but also for the stock market. After its struggles in the first four months this year in the run up to Trump’s Liberation … Read more
Next week, the Fed will be in the quiet period ahead of the FOMC rate meeting on July 30. The S&P Global flash manufacturing and services data will be released for Europe and the US on Thursday. The ECB will likely keep rates unchanged, but given the tariff threat, will likely be biased to more … Read more
The earnings season heats up a little more next week. The bigger names, like Amazon, Apple, Meta or still a week or so away but Tesla and Alphabet will highlight some of the releases next week. Below is a list of the key earnings: Monday 7/21 – Before Open: Verizon (VZ), Domino’s Pizza (DPZ), Monday 7/21 – After Close: NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) Tuesday 7/22 – Before Open: Lockheed Martin (LMT), Coca‑Cola (KO), … Read more
Oil rigs -2 to 422 Gas rigs +9 to 117 Total rigs +7 at 544 This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com. fbs.mobi
The FT is now reporting that Pres. Trump is pushing for a 15 – 20% minimum tariff on all EU goods. The tariff rate as set by “the letter” had pinned the rate at 30%. He also rejects reducing the 25% sectorial duty on EU cars. The administration is also looking at a reciprocal tariff … Read more
Chicago Fed Pres. Austin Goolsbee is getting his last words and before the quiet period begins after the close of business today. The quiet period last until after the FOMC rate decision on July 30. He says: A little wary as latest CPI data shows tariffs pushing up goods inflation. Pains me to see arguments … Read more
