Introduction Investors are viewing Trump’s return as very bullish for pro-business policies, fueling the recent rally that we see. It is difficult now to think of something that could send the market lower if the ongoing geopolitical conflicts wouldn’t do it. At the moment, the S&P 500 is up 4% since the election and what Read More…
Equities closed at record highs on Monday as optimism over Trump’s presidential win extended into the fourth day. Investors are buying more stock in companies like Tesla, which will likely benefit from Trump’s reelection. At the same time, his proposal to cut taxes will benefit smaller companies. S&P 500 index (Source: Bloomberg) Since Trump won Read More…
Introduction Bitcoin’s recent surge is capturing attention, especially after Donald Trump’s presidential win. Since this pivotal event, Bitcoin has rallied by 20%, breaking out of a significant bullish flag pattern. This breakout is a clear signal of potential continued bullish momentum. Donald Trump is bullish on cryptocurrency, and we are seeing a ripple effect in Read More…
Most currency futures fell on Friday, apart from the yen, as the dollar ended strong after Trump’s presidential win. The outlook for Fed rate cuts shifted slightly as analysts predicted higher inflation under Trump’s administration. Dollar (Source: Bloomberg) US political uncertainty ended on Wednesday last week as Trump claimed victory in the presidential race. The Read More…
Interest futures rallied on Thursday and Friday as Treasury yields fell after the US central bank lowered rates by 25-bps. The rally came after a dip to new lows due to fears of higher inflation and interest rates with the new Trump administration. Treasury yields eased on Thursday as the Trump trade faded. Initially, yields Read More…
Oil prices fell on Wednesday and Thursday as traders digested the implications of a Trump presidency. At the same time, dollar strength has weighed on prices by making oil more expensive for foreign buyers. Meanwhile, market participants awaited the FOMC policy meeting, which is coming later on Thursday. Dollar vs Brent (Source: Bloomberg, ICE) Results Read More…
