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Yesterday’s equities rally triggered by attractive financial results from the tech sector is being felt today. There are conflicting reports about the US-China trade talks, however, China has reportedly exempted some US goods from its 125% punitive tariffs. On the other hand, large US companies cut their revenue forecasts citing uncertainty. European stocks are cautiously […]

China tariff war is unsustainable, Trump says it’s up to China, but tariffs are ready to roll out in the next 2-3 weeks. Reports of tariff relief for car makers, but not for Canada, whose car tariffs could go up. China says ‘doors are open’ for tariff talks. Yesterday’s poor European PMIs are chewed over […]

Nerves have been calmed as Donald Trump has reportedly no intention to fire the Fed chair, he merely wants to see lower interest rates. US Treasury Secretary hopes for a de-escalation in the US-China trade tension. Euro zone February trade surplus stood at €24 billion, higher than in the corresponding month of 2024. HCOB preliminary […]

After a brief break for Easter weekend we are back & the markets are in full swing. With this, Tesla has a much-anticipated earnings report coming out tomorrow, April 22nd. Due to recent volatility, inconsistent sales revenue and political uncertainty, this report will be an important indicator for investors. The point of these posts are […]

Although there is relief in US futures this morning, Trump’s beratement of Powell continues to put a skid in anything USA. Various press quarters contemplate if Trump can interfere with FED independence. APAC fares a little better and many commentators believe there is much financial migration from the US. Tesla, Verizon, GE among others produce […]

After FED Chair Powell’s speech in which he talked on unprecedented uncertainty and that pressure to inflation will keep the FED conservative, the ensuing equity fall has been somewhat repaired by relief today which was led by APAC as TSMC rallies the East with 60% increase in Q1 profits although analysts are quick to point […]

White House says it will reconsider China tariffs, only if China acts first. China is open to talks if it is shown respect. This falls on deaf ears as Nvidia warns of future higher chip costs and problems selling to China, is -6% after hours and its fall pulls all US futures bourses lower, influencing […]

Options trades for Netflix earnings With earnings coming out Thursday afternoon, I see opportunities for money to be made. Whether you are bullish or bearish, that is for each and every one of you to decide, but here’s options trade ideas for whatever direction you want to go. On the bearish side, seeking a target […]