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US Dollar Index Speculator bets rise for 1st time in 7 weeks, AUD bets plunge - By InvestMacro Here are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The latest COT data is updated… ...- Speculator Extremes: New Zealand Dollar, Euro & CAD lead Bearish Positions - By InvestMacro The latest update for the weekly Commitment of Traders (COT) report was released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Friday for data ending on December 17th.… ...
Argentina’s soaring poverty levels don’t seem to be hurting president Javier Milei – but the honeymoon could be over - By Nicolas Forsans, University of Essex Argentina, a nation once ranked among the wealthiest in the world, has found itself grappling with severe economic challenges over the past 25 years.… ...
Week Ahead: US500 “Santa Rally” still in play? - By ForexTime US500 ↑ 23% year-to-date December: Produced returns 70% of time since 1995 Gained on average 1% in December over past 30 years Prices bearish on D1 but RSI… ...
The US Federal Reserve cut rates by 0.25% but signaled a more hawkish approach next year. - By JustMarkets At Wednesday’s close, the Dow Jones Index (US30) was down 2.58%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) fell by 2.95%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) lost 3.60%. The US… ...
When AI goes shopping: AI agents promise to lighten your purchasing load − if they can earn your trust - By Tamilla Triantoro, Quinnipiac University Online shopping often involves endless options and fleeting discounts. A single search for running shoes can yield hundreds of results across multiple platforms, each promising… ...
What’s next for Albertsons after calling off its $25B grocery merger with Kroger: More lawsuits - By Christine P. Bartholomew, University at Buffalo Albertsons announced on Dec. 11, 2024, that it had called off an attempted merger with Kroger and would sue Kroger for breach of… ...
Sweden is a nearly cashless society – here’s how it affects people who are left out - By Moa Petersén, Lund University and Lena Halldenius, Lund University Around the world, cards and apps are the default way to pay – but nowhere is the transition away from… ...- Bitcoin “Santa Rally” coming to town? - By ForexTime Bitcoin ↑ 152% since start of 2024 Over past year Fed triggered moves of ↑ 3.4% & ↓ 3% Gained on average 11.30% in December over past 15… ...
Currency Speculators push New Zealand Dollar bets to lowest level since 2019 - By InvestMacro Here are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The latest COT data is updated… ...
Speculator Extremes: Lean Hogs & Nasdaq lead weekly Bullish Positions - By InvestMacro The latest update for the weekly Commitment of Traders (COT) report was released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Friday for data ending on December 10th.… ...
5 Medium Cap Companies that made our Quarterly Watchlist - By InvestMacro Research The fourth quarter of 2024 is more than two-thirds through and most companies have released their third-quarter results. Today, we wanted to highlight some of the top… ...- NEOWISE, the NASA mission that cataloged objects around Earth for over a decade, has come to an end - By Toshi Hirabayashi, Georgia Institute of Technology and Yaeji Kim, University of Maryland The NASA project NEOWISE, which has given astronomers a detailed view of near-Earth objects – some of… ...
AI has been a boon for marketing, but the dark side of using algorithms to sell products and brands is little studied - By Lauren Labrecque, University of Rhode Island Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way companies market their products, enabling them to target consumers in personalized and interactive ways that not long… ...
Public health surveillance, from social media to sewage, spots disease outbreaks early to stop them fast - By John Duah, Auburn University A cluster of people talking on social media about their mysterious rashes. A sudden die-off of birds at a nature preserve. A big bump in… ...
Donor-advised funds are drawing a lot of assets besides cash – taking a bigger bite out of tax revenue than other kinds of charitable giving - By Brian Mittendorf, The Ohio State University Donor-advised funds, or DAFs, are financial accounts funded by donors to support future charitable work. This kind of giving differs greatly from charitable… ...
Svalbard Global Seed Vault evokes epic imagery and controversy because of the symbolic value of seeds - By Adriana Craciun, Boston University Two-thirds of the world’s food comes today from just nine plants: sugar cane, maize (corn), rice, wheat, potatoes, soybeans, oil-palm fruit, sugar beet and cassava.… ...
Nuclear rockets could travel to Mars in half the time − but designing the reactors that would power them isn’t easy - By Dan Kotlyar, Georgia Institute of Technology NASA plans to send crewed missions to Mars over the next decade – but the 140 million-mile (225 million-kilometer) journey to the red… ...
USD Index Bets continue divergence, Speculators cut their Euro bets - By InvestMacro Here are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The latest COT data is updated… ...
Speculator Extremes: Ultra T-Bonds, AUD, 5-Year & USD Index lead Bullish & Bearish Positions - By InvestMacro The latest update for the weekly Commitment of Traders (COT) report was released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Friday for data ending on November 19th.… ...
Companies are still committing to net-zero emissions, even if it’s a bumpy road – here’s what the data show - By L. Beril Toktay, Georgia Institute of Technology; Abhinav Shubham, Georgia Institute of Technology; Donghyun (Daniel) Choi, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Manpreet S. Hora, Georgia Institute of Technology Companies… ...
Asking ChatGPT vs Googling: Can AI chatbots boost human creativity? - By Jaeyeon Chung, Rice University Think back to a time when you needed a quick answer, maybe for a recipe or a DIY project. A few years ago, most people’s… ...
Americans face an insurability crisis as climate change worsens disasters – a look at how insurance companies set rates and coverage - By Andrew J. Hoffman, University of Michigan Home insurance rates are rising in the United States, not only in Florida, which saw tens of billions of dollars in losses from… ...
Countries spend huge sums on fossil fuel subsidies – why they’re so hard to eliminate - By Bruce Huber, University of Notre Dame Fossil fuels are the leading driver of climate change, yet they are still heavily subsidized by governments around the world. Although many countries… ...- Companies are buying up cheap carbon offsets − data suggest it’s more about greenwashing than helping the climate - By Sehoon Kim, University of Florida Carbon offsets have become big business as more companies make promises to protect the climate but can’t meet the goals on their own. When… ...
- Currency Speculators boosted Euro bets, cut GBP & Yen bets on Election Day - By InvestMacro Here are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The latest COT data is updated… ...
Speculator Extremes: Lean Hogs, AUD, 5-Year & 2-Year Bonds lead Bullish & Bearish Positions - By InvestMacro The latest update for the weekly Commitment of Traders (COT) report was released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Friday for data ending on November 5th.… ...- UHS, LRCX & LDOS top latest Large Cap Stocks that made our Watchlist in October - By InvestMacro Research The fourth quarter of 2024 is about halfway over and today we wanted to highlight some of the top companies that have recently been added to our… ...
- Week Ahead: US500 braces for US election/Fed showdown - By ForexTime US500 ends October ↓ 1%, still up ↑ 20% YTD April & October only negative trading months this year US election & FOMC decision = big price swings?… ...
Expert Says Secondary Metals Will Star in New Bull Market - Source: Streetwise Reports (10/30/24) Bob Moriarty of 321gold sat down with Francis Hunt of The Market Sniper recently to discuss the state of the commodities markets and the recent meeting… ...- Nobel economics prize: how colonial history explains why strong institutions are vital to a country’s prosperity – expert Q&A - By Renaud Foucart, Lancaster University This year’s Nobel memorial prize in economics has gone to Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and James Robinson of… ...
5 Ranked Stocks that Made Our Watchlist Last Quarter - By InvestMacro Research The fourth quarter of 2024 is under way and with the bulk of earnings reports still to come we wanted to highlight some of the top companies… ...
Week Ahead: Big Tech set for big gains? - By ForexTime 5 of “Magnificent 7” set to publish earnings Combined market cap of 5 tech titans over $12 trillion Looking past earnings, key focus on AI spending Meta could move… ...
This year’s Nobel prize in economics awarded to team that examined what makes some countries rich and others poor - By John Hawkins, University of Canberra The 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics has been awarded to three US-based economists who examined the advantages of democracy and the rule of law,… ...
What France’s ‘McKinsey Gate’ scandal revealed about the four major types of consulting’s conflicts of interests - By Guillaume Carton, EM Lyon Business School McKinsey & Company and other consulting firms have long faced criticisms for their involvement with governments. Investigative journalists and academics alike have flagged… ...- Do people trust AI on financial decisions? We found it really depends on who they are - By Gertjan Verdickt, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau When it comes to investing and planning your financial future, are you more willing to trust a person or a computer?… ...
- Currency Speculators continue to reduce US Dollar Index, Canadian Dollar bets - By InvestMacro Here are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The latest COT data is updated… ...
Speculator Extremes: Russell2000, VIX, USD Index & 5-Year Bonds lead Bullish & Bearish Positions - By InvestMacro The latest update for the weekly Commitment of Traders (COT) report was released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Friday for data ending on October 15th.… ...
AUD/USD Rises Following Strong Australian Employment Data - By RoboForex Analytical Department AUD/USD rebounded on Thursday after three consecutive days of declines. This was supported by robust employment data from Australia, which bolstered the hawkish outlook on the… ...
Netflix earnings preview: Set for fresh all-time highs? - By ForexTime Netflix ↑ 45% year-to-date Shares could move 7.6% % ↑ or ↓ post-earnings Subscription numbers & live sports offering in focus Technical levels – $735 & $700 Netflix… ...
US Dollar Index Speculator bets fall for 4th straight week to 6-month low - By InvestMacro Here are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The latest COT data is updated… ...
Speculator Extremes: Australian Dollar & VIX lead weekly Bullish Positions - By InvestMacro The latest update for the weekly Commitment of Traders (COT) report was released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Friday for data ending on October 8th.… ...
Week Ahead: Will TSMC rejoin the trillion-dollar club? - By ForexTime US listed TSMC shares ↑ almost 80% YTD Less than 4% away from all-time high created in July Forward guidance for Q4 in focus FXTM’s TWN index could… ...
How a subfield of physics led to breakthroughs in AI – and from there to this year’s Nobel Prize - By Veera Sundararaghavan, University of Michigan John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton received the Nobel Prize in physics on Oct. 8, 2024, for their research on machine learning algorithms… ...
Bitcoin: Wedged between 50 and 200-day SMA - By ForexTime Bitcoin ↓ 2.6% in October HBO doc identifies Peter Todd as Bitcoin creator Over past year Fed minutes triggered moves of ↑ 2.2% & ↓ 1% Over past… ...
The Energy Bull Has Returned - Source: Michael Ballanger (10/7/24) Michael Ballanger of GGM Advisory Inc. takes a look at the energy market, and shares his thoughts on junior miners. Last week, I decided to write… ...
Teachers feel most productive when they use AI for teaching strategies - By Samantha Keppler, University of Michigan and Clare Snyder, University of Michigan Teachers can use generative AI in a variety of ways. They may use it to develop lesson plans… ...
Want to solve a complex problem? Applied math can help - By Alan Veliz-Cuba, University of Dayton You can probably think of a time when you’ve used math to solve an everyday problem, such as calculating a tip at a restaurant… ...
Companies keep selling harmful products – but history shows consumers can win in the end - By Jonathan D. Quick, Duke University and Eszter Rimanyi, Duke University In 2023, 42 state attorneys general sued Meta to remove Instagram features that Meta’s own studies had shown –… ...- CubeSats, the tiniest of satellites, are changing the way we explore the solar system - By Mustafa Aksoy, University at Albany, State University of New York Most CubeSats weigh less than a bowling ball, and some are small enough to hold in your hand. But… ...
