Bitcoin Hits $100K: The Trump Effect on Crypto
Bitcoin’s Stunning Revival: Surpassing $100,000 Two Years After FTX’s Collapse, Boosted by Wall Street Bets Bitcoin has defied expectations, soaring past the $100,000 mark on Wednesday night—a milestone long awaited by crypto enthusiasts. This remarkable surge comes just two years after the collapse of key industry players in 2022, including the infamous implosion of the […]
Bond Vigilantes and France’s Unique Challenge
French 10-Year Bond Yields Match Greek Counterparts Amid Political Turmoil Yields on 10-year French bonds are now trading at levels comparable to Greek bonds, highlighting concerns over France’s political instability and fiscal health. On Tuesday, French bond yields stood at 2.90%, nearly identical to the 2.92% yield on Greek bonds with the same maturity, according […]
VIX Drop Points to S&P 500 Upswing
Stocks Poised for Promising Returns Amid Volatility Drop and Late-Hour Buying: SentimenTrader Over the past two weeks, traders have actively snapped up stocks in the final trading hour, coinciding with a sharp decline in the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX), often referred to as Wall Street’s “fear gauge.” This combination of factors has historically signaled favorable […]
Jobs Data vs. Trump Hype: Market Reality Check Ahead
November Payrolls: A Key Test for the Fed’s Data-Driven Policy While politics and the potential policy implications of Donald Trump’s anticipated return to the White House dominate headlines, market participants may soon face a reality check. This week’s labor-market data, culminating in Friday’s pivotal November jobs report, could significantly influence the Federal Reserve’s interest rate […]
Black Friday Trading: Key Market Hours and Tips
What’s Open (or Closed) on Thanksgiving and Black Friday? Here’s What to Know Thanksgiving is here! The holiday, officially recognized by the federal government since 1870, has roots that trace back even further. President Abraham Lincoln declared a November “day of Thanksgiving” in 1863, while President George Washington issued a proclamation for “a day of […]
Why Wall Street Bets on U.S. Stocks in 2025
The evolving market landscape suggests that the leaders of tomorrow may differ from those of 2023 and 2024. Wall Street strategists highlight the dispersion of performance across sectors and regions, creating a stock picker’s market ripe with opportunities. The Return of “TINA”: U.S. Stocks Continue to Dominate Over the past 15 years, large-cap U.S. stocks […]
