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The current state of central banks, along with declining inflation in the United States and Jerome Powell's comments hinting at a possible rate cut next year, led to a series of record highs in financial markets this week. Risk appetite remains high ahead of the Christmas break, a traditionally favorable time for equity investments. As we do each week, we will...

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WTI crude oil futures stabilized at over $73 a barrel Tuesday on a possible technicalrebound. Investors are still assessing the global oil supply and demand situation while prices have posted a loss of more than 6 percent in the last three trading sessions. There are doubts about supply reduction by OPEC+ that may not have a significant impact on prices, and...

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Last week, U.S. inflation data were better than expected, showing a deceleration. This reaffirmed investors' confidence and their bets on an end to the monetary tightening cycle and a possible initial rate cut by the first quarter of 2024 in the United States. As a result, financial markets posted significant gains, with the Nasdaq100 approaching its all-time...

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The value of the US dollar has returned to prominence this year, reaching near new annual highs. Since July, the value of the dollar against a basket of foreign currencies (as measured by the US Dollar Index) has increased from 99 to 105. This means that the greenback is regaining strength after a period of weakness. The dollar's rise was surprising,...

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Is the bull run in gold prices coming to an end? Gold prices are slightly lower today in response to rising U.S. bond yields. However, gold remains an important investment tool for many people seeking stability and protection in the financial market. A crucial factor that will affect the gold market in the near future will be the yield on 10-year U.S. Treasury...

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Are new annual lows expected for gas prices? U.S. natural gas futures prices fell below $3.5/MMBtu after reaching a two-week high of $3.64/MMBtu on Oct. 27. According to the latest EIA data, inventories stand at 74 billion cubic feet, a figure well above the five-year average. In addition, average U.S. production hit a new record with 104.0 billion cubic...

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The ongoing conflict between the Islamist group Hamas and Israel is a major geopolitical threat to oil markets, second only to Russia's invasion of Ukraine last year. Although the conflict has not yet affected oil flows, an escalation is increasingly likely. First, the U.S. could escalate sanctions against Iran if that country becomes embroiled in the conflict,...

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Which is the best market to invest in, Asian or European? Recent economic data do not bode well for Europe: the eurozone economy is expected to contract in the third quarter and not return to significant growth. Despite having avoided a recession following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the eurozone is struggling with several problems. Rising energy prices,...

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The week stated with stock markets facing pressure due to a violent attack by Hamas on Israel. The involvement of other players, notably Iran suspected of aiding Hamas, has raised concerns of a potential full-scale conflict, prompting the United States to dispatch a squadron of warships toward Israel. Consequently, global markets are grappling with heightened...

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Is Dollar Weakness Coming? This is where I decided to invest. At the end of July, the financial market was shaken by a sense of uncertainty due to the expected debate in Jackson Hole. Investors are preparing for possible changes in monetary policy. Jerome Powell, President of the Federal Reserve, underlined the emphasis on data that has always characterized...

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NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) has jumped an impressive 305% since its October lows. Although many perceive Nvidia as overvalued, thinking that the stock will collapse, they have not considered its real economic value and potential. Through calculation based on the discounted cash flow ('DCF') model and taking into account the future revenues of 2023, the...

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Will there be new annual lows for Natural Gas? The current period is characterized by strong volatility in the natural gas markets of the United States and Europe. U.S. natural gas futures ranged between $2.5/MMBtu and $2.6/MMBtu. The IEA reported that inventories are increasing more slowly than expected, with demand declining due to seasonally cooler...

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Is it worth investing in gold in 2023-2024? Gold rallied for the second week in a row to settle at around $1940 an ounce. The growth was fueled by expectations that the Federal Reserve would stop raising rates after signs that the US economy may be slowing. Released data showed moderate increases in PCE prices and a downward revision to Q2 GDP growth. US...

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Is there a chance the NASDAQ will hit a new all-time high in the coming months? Markets appear to have abandoned the assumption that the Fed may raise interest rates yet, while the benchmark US stock market index is stable, halting what appeared to be an onset of declines. With recent statements from Powell and Federal Reserve officials, coupled with new...

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$4 Nat Gas during the summer? Natural gas prices behave extremely seasonally. In the past, due to the increasing demand for natural gas to power air conditioners during the summer season, we have noticed that the price of gas tended to increase significantly as the season approaches Summer this year could be different than usual, with forecasts showing we are...