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Trump Should Release SPR Oil Reserves On Monday
The speculators are at it again in the oil market, pushing up prices beyond the fundamentals.
Investors Facing Crude Facts
Shell-shocked investors are shifting their attention away from tariffs to the world’s most important commodity — crude oil.
Is Trade War Really Good For The US Economic Growth?
Estimates for US economic growth in the second quarter continue to project a strong rebound following Q1’s subdued gain.
Apple Believes Cheaper Iphones Will Be More Popular
The iPhone X release was the first Apple iPhone with OLED screens and hasn't sold well. As a result, Apple will be offering the majority of their product mix this fall with cheaper LCD screens.
Apple Is A Short Into Earnings
The days of waiting in lines, paying $800-$1,000 for a ubiquitous rectangular device that makes calls and takes pictures, or serving as status symbols are over for the smartphone Supercycle.
Tech Bubble 2.0
Microsoft`s recent purchase of GitHub for $7.5 Billion in stock tells us a couple of things about financial markets right now. Namely, Microsoft overpaid by $4.5 Billion.
The Most Overcrowded Bubble Market Trade
This is the bubble of all bubble trades going on in financial markets and it is probably just about as good as it is going to get right now with a rate hike coming in two weeks.
Warren Buffett: The Technology Investor
Warren Buffett`s next foray into the technology sector is Apple where he started an initial position last year and started adding to it to the tune of acquiring a 5% stake in the technology and hardware company.
Oil And Gasoline Spike While Trump Does "Deal Making"
Iran is a member of OPEC and one of the top 5 oil producing countries in the world. U.S. benchmark WTI oil price hit above $70 for the first time since 2014, while Brent currently sits around $78.
U.S. Mortgage Rate Surging To 5-year High
The average interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances – $453,100 or less with 20% down) jumped to 4.80% for the week ending April 27, from 4.73% in the prior week.
High Oil Prices Could Benefit The New Oil-Exporting U.S.
The production cuts from OPEC have reduced crude oil inventories back into a normal range. This can be seen in the most recent Oil Market Report from the International Energy Agency.
Two Possible Paths Fed May Follow
Demonstrable ongoing market strife has been on full display during 2018 as investors contemplate irresolute forward policy paths and a markedly altered suite of investment opportunities relative to any other moment in the post-crisis era.
Netflix Junk-Rated Bond Sold Out Raising $1.9 Billion Cash
This junk-bond market is in peak-bubble mode, and Netflix is just doing what investors want it to do.
The Swift Growth Of Wind Energy In The U.S.
The wind industry is growing quickly around the world, especially in China and the U.S., where the total amount of electricity generated by wind turbines nearly doubled between 2011 and 2017.
Fed's "Wealth Effect" = Total Bust For The Middle Class
The Federal Reserve has been determined to create “Wealth Effects” throughout the economy since 2008, which has left the majority of Main Street on the sidelines.
Cryptos Roaring Back, But For How Long?
Cryptos have trended lower—much lower—throughout the first few months of 2018.
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