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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… ...
Brown bananas, crowded ports, empty shelves: What to expect with the US dockworkers strike - By Anna Nagurney, UMass Amherst Getting any product to consumers, whether it’s a can of sardines or a screwdriver, requires that supply chains function well. The availability of labor is… ...
Brent: Slips into Q4 on supply fears - By ForexTime Brent ↓17% in Q3 OPEC+ JMMC, EIA & NFP in focus Over past year US NFP triggered ↑ 0.4% & ↓ 1.9% Key level of interest - $70.80… ...
Can NVDA’s Share Buybacks and AI Innovation Drive the Next Rally? - By The Ino.com Team NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) has undoubtedly been one of the hottest large-cap stocks this year, surging over 150% year-to-date and more than 195% in the past 12… ...
US Dollar Index Speculator bets drop for 2nd week to lowest since April - 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, Silver, Yen, Gold top 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 September 24th.… ...
Rising electricity demand could bring Three Mile Island and other prematurely shuttered nuclear plants back to life - By Todd Allen, University of Michigan Constellation, an energy company that provides electricity and natural gas to customers in 16 states and Washington, announced on Sept. 20, 2024, that it… ...
Week Ahead: All that glitters isn’t always gold… - By ForexTime Silver ↑ 33% since start of 2024 83% correlation with gold over past 5 years Supported by Fed cut & industrial demand Over past year US NFP triggered… ...
Bitcoin: Tests 200-day SMA ahead of Powell & US data - By ForexTime Bitcoin ↑ 6% since Fed cut last week Fundamental spark could trigger price swings Powell’s pre-recorded speech & US data in focus Tough resistance at 200-day SMA Technical… ...
Is Gold Ready To Outshine Stocks? - Source: John Newell (9/24/24) John Newell of John Newell & Associates explains how you can decode the Dow Gold ratio to understand better which asset, stock, or gold is outperforming… ...
Immigrants are unsung heroes of global trade and value creation - By Bedassa Tadesse, University of Minnesota Duluth and Roger White, Whittier College In nearly every country that hosts foreign-born citizens, immigration emerges as a lightning rod for controversy. The economic… ...
Currency Speculators pared back bets before Fed Interest Rate Reduction - 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: Gold, Yen, Fed Funds & 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 September 17th.… ...
Week Ahead: Can RUS2000 reach highest since 2021? - By ForexTime RUS2000: FXTM’s best-performing US stock index so far this week/month RUS2000 forecasted to have the most potential upside over the next 12 months Fed speakers, US data next week… ...
Tiny robots and AI algorithms could help to craft material solutions for cleaner environments - By Mahshid Ahmadi, University of Tennessee Many human activities release pollutants into the air, water and soil. These harmful chemicals threaten the health of both people and the ecosystem. According… ...
Fed slashes rates by a half-point – what that means for the economy and the presidential election - By Michael Walden, North Carolina State University In a widely anticipated move, the Federal Reserve announced on Sept. 18, 2024, that it was cutting its benchmark interest rate by half… ...
America’s dairy farms are disappearing, down 95% since the 1970s − milk price rules are one reason why - By Elizabeth Eckelkamp, University of Tennessee Milton Orr looked across the rolling hills in northeast Tennessee. “I remember when we had over 1,000 dairy farms in this county. Now we… ...
Taiwan Semiconductor’s 10% Dip: Is It Time to Buy? - By The Ino.com Team With a $897.58 billion market cap, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) plays a crucial role in the global semiconductor ecosystem by leading in the production… ...
Forex Speculators push Japanese Yen bets higher for record 10-week gain - 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: Yen, VIX, Cotton & WTI Crude Oil top 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 September 10th.… ...
Week Ahead: Central banks take centre stage - By ForexTime Will Fed decision push US500 to fresh records? UK100 waits on BoE for next move JP225 could be rocked by BoJ meeting Watch out for other central bank… ...
Oil and gas communities are a blind spot in America’s climate and economic policies - By Noah Kaufman, Columbia University On a recent visit to Rangely, a small town in northwest Colorado, my colleagues and I met with the administrators of a highly regarded community… ...
All targets reached: Gold, USDInd, US500 index - By ForexTime Friday’s NFP report: mixed data sparked initial market confusion Jobless rate edged lower, but hiring also slowed in August Odds for 50-bps Sept Fed rate cut now down… ...
Currency Speculators push Canadian Dollar, British Pound & Yen bets higher for multiple weeks - 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, Yen, 5-Year & Cotton 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 September 3rd.… ...
Utilities rely on dirty ‘peaker’ plants when power demand surges, but there are alternatives - By Akshaya Jha, Carnegie Mellon University The U.S. is nearing the end of one of its hottest summers on record. Across the nation, heat waves have driven peak electricity demand… ...
India’s new mega-dam will roil lives downstream with wild swings in water flow every day - By Parag Jyoti Saikia, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill “Hey Rupam, open the door. Take this fish,” a woman yelled from outside. I was sitting in the kitchen… ...
Oil and gas communities are a blind spot in America’s climate and economic policies - By Noah Kaufman, Columbia University On a recent visit to Rangely, a small town in northwest Colorado, my colleagues and I met with the administrators of a highly regarded community… ...
The leading alternative to GDP is languishing over a technical disagreement – with grave potential consequences - By Eoin McLaughlin, University College Cork; Cristián Ducoing, Lund University, and Nicholas Hanley, University of Glasgow Many commentators believe that the world should move away from measuring economic success in… ...

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