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S&P 500 Reported a Lower Annual Net Profit Margin Declining for the 7th Straight Quarter
Feb 08, 2024
As of the latest FactSet reporting, the median (blended) net margin for the S&P 500 index for Q3 2023 is 11.6%, whi...
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF: China’s Troubles Exaggerated, and USD Entered Weakening Cycle
Feb 07, 2024
The iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG) is a high-yield ETF.
Turkish Lira Plunged Again on Erkan’s Resignation and Poor Inflation Data
Feb 06, 2024
The Turkish lira is under pressure again, because of a combination of factors, including just another jaw-dropping...
Japanese Yen Seems Unemotional after Fed’s Hints at Monetary Policy Turnaround, as BoJ Keeps Slightly Negative Interest Rate in Place
Jan 24, 2024
The Japanese yen consolidated as the Bank of Japan issued a restrictive statement that it is expected to withdraw i...
Despite Overall Stock Market Optimism, the U.S. Recession Probability Indicator is Flashing Trouble Ahead
Jan 23, 2024
The U.S. Recession Probability (I:USRPEM) is a special index designed and published by St Louis Fed (AKA FRED Econo...
Some Currency Analysts Predict that Russian Ruble may Further Strengthen To 85 Rubles/$1 This Week
Jan 22, 2024
Although a strong momentum in ruble at the beginning of this week isn’t yet expected, thereafter traders will likel...
Argentine Peso Continues to Weaken on Possibility of Dollarization
Jan 12, 2024
Investors expect Argentina's currency to come under increasing pressure weeks after new President Javier Milei deva...
The U.S. National Debt Broke a Record Again, Topping $34 Trillion.
Jan 08, 2024
It took only 3 months to reach new highs. Back in June 2023, Joe Biden suspended the national debt limit until Janu...
China Downward Revised the Weights of USD and Euro in its CFETS basket in 2023
Jan 04, 2024
China has adjusted the CFETS basket several times since it introduced a trade-weighted yuan index in December 2015...
The Healthcare Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF: Sector’s Revenue is on the Rise Again, so XLV May Be at its Inflection Point
Dec 26, 2023
The Healthcare Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF (XLV) has historically outperformed the S&P 500 Index and has been less...
Swiss Franc Outperformed All of its Big Ten Peer Currencies This Year
Dec 25, 2023
The Swiss franc (USDCHF) hit its highest level against the dollar in nearly 9 years (!) on Friday, December 22, wit...
iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR) Outperforms both the Russell 2000 and the S&P 500!
Dec 20, 2023
Small-cap companies have high return potential, but also higher volatility.
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