Happy New Year!! The year starts with global tension. US and Iran on the verge of war. First an US embassy was attacked, then the US responded with the killing of Qasem Soleimani, a senior Iranian top General, allegedly, targeting a terrorist group at a military operation in Bagdad, Irak. 2019 was the best years of the decade for Stocks, after 2013, with a favorable tax policy under the Trump administration, wether you love or hate Trump, it’s just facts. US markets […]
Recap December 29: Record Highs In Stocks – Merry Christmas (Recap Ep051)
In the recap of this week, we found that 2019 was a great year for US markets: S&P 500 up more 28.5%, Dow Jones up over +22%, & the NASDAQ up over +34%, Russell 2000 up near +24%. U.S. market on course for its best year since 2013. U.S. 7- to 10-year Treasuries have returned roughly 8%, while U.S. top-quality corporate bonds returned 17%. International Brent crude rose towards $68 a barrel (U.S. WTI to $62) its highest level in over 3 […]
Recap December 22: Record Highs & Trump “sorta” Impeached (Recap Ep050)
In the recap of this week, we found that world stocks hovered just off record highs after climbing for 5 consecutive sessions, while U.K.’s pound had heavy losses in the wake of renewed Brexit uncertainty. The latest survey of fund managers showed that a record surge in global growth expectations over the last 2 months, has drastically cut recession worries. U.S President Trump became the 3rd American leader in history to be impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives. Since the vote […]
Recap December 15: China & USA Agreement – Brexit. HUGE win (Recap Ep049)
This week’s recap was marked by two main facts: The great advance of the agreements between China and the United States to end the trade war, and the elections in the United Kingdom. Stocks around the world soared across the board Friday, on news of an imminent trade deal between the U.S. & China, as well as the end to the U.K. Brexit impasse. Investors now have far more certainty, in what has already been, a banner year for global markets, especially […]
Recap December 8: Stocks 1% From Highs – Cyber Monday & Black Friday Record (Recap : Ep 048)
In today’s recap we bring you some of the news of the week, we tell you about how this week’s Cyber Monday in the U.S. set all kinds of sales records, including one that has become something of an annual tradition: It was Amazon’s biggest shopping day in the company’s history. Cyber Monday registered a total of $9.2B in sales, a spike of nearly 17% over 2018. Shopping on smartphones accounted for 33% of those sales, an increase of 46% vs the […]
Recap December 1: New Highs in Stock Market – BRICS Plan Digital Currency (Recap Ep047)
On this week’s Recap. New Highs this past Tuesday and Wednesday with a resilient stats for the economy, thanks to the investor optimism during the resolutions of the US/China trade war. Trump supports the Hong Kong protestors, this might complicate the trade talks. Dollar went up significantly. There’s a structural change for China as many companies decided to move their production lines to Vietnam. DAO up to 0.63%, SMP500 up 1%, NASDAQ 1,70% World stocks hit a high in nearly two years […]
Recap November 24: Protests Continue Globally – Stocks Hardly React (Recap Ep046)
On this week’s Recap. US/China commercial war still holds the markets at a low. Last tuesday, Europe’s world shares had its highest in nearly two years after investor maintained their bets. Riots in Venezuela, Bolivia, and Colombia had a new organized protest, three people died. Bitcoin keeps going down. Central Bank of China lowered its key interest rate since 2015 for monetary easing. US stocks optimism rise. US crude went up 0.09% International Brent down 0.09%. Alibaba Group raised 12.9000 Million Dollars […]
Recap November 17: Stocks at Record Highs – Worst Week for Gold/Silver (Recap Ep045)
On this week’s Recap. Trade war between China and The United States results on records highs. Cryptos down by 6.5% The US Federal budget is heading to an unsustainable path with a $23 Trillion Dollar National Debt. Chile’s coin reaches an historical low due the turmoil the protests are causing to the economy of this country. US Crude went up 0.84% Brent up 1.50%. Precious Metals had the worst week in the last two years. Bolivian president had to resign his charge […]
Recap November 10: Trade Deal Record Highs – California Pension System in Crisis (Recap Ep044)
Great week for markets around the world. A partial trade deal between The United States and China that could affect global economies positively Bad stats for Crypto, Bitcoin -3.81%. UK freezes Fracking activities even when the current government approved it. The President of Chile refuses to resign. Thailand is announcing a massive Asia – Pacific Trading Pact for 2020. It involves the 10 South East Asian Nations. Iran Nuclear activities are still on the rise even when a deal was set to […]
Recap November 3: Record Highs In Stocks – Fed lowers interest rates (Recap Ep043)
In today’s recap we cover some of the most important news that happened this week, on of them is how the auto sales in China may fall to just 26 million this year, a dip of around 8%, industry executives warn, as the world’s largest auto market braces for a 2nd year of contraction amid slowing economic growth & ever tightening vehicle emissions standards. Italian-American Fiat Chrysler & French Peugeot owner PSA have officially agreed to join forces in a $50 billion […]