Key Takeaways Negative rates may seem far away in the U.S., but by one measure they’re here already The Fed might have to eventually consider negative rates, some analysts say Investors should consider extra care chasing yield in a negative-rate environment How does it feel living in a negative-interest rate environment? Look around you and […]

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Key Takeaways Spread trading strategies can be applied in stocks, bonds, currencies, commodities, and other assets. Pairs trading is a common spreading strategy, typically involving a bullish position in one stock and a bearish position in another. Options traders have dozens of spread trading strategies from which to choose, depending on their objectives What is […]

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Key Takeaways Major indices hit all-time highs amid better-than-expected earnings Investors were hoping for a 25-basis point Fed rate cut at the end of the month  The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) slipped below 12 for the first time since April Now that July is winding down, we can take a moment to reflect on this […]

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Key Takeaways Tesla models will be exempt from China’s auto purchase tax Trump says more trade talks are scheduled Ulta Beauty shares tank on disappointing results (Friday Market Open) In the last trading session before a U.S.-holiday weekend, investors appear to be optimistic a day after some of the trade tensions between China and the […]

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Key Takeaways New tariffs in focus as trade war shows no sign of truce Week ahead brings jobs report, Powell speech Bond yields remain under pressure and VIX back above 20 (Tuesday Market Open) A new set of tariffs and the market gives back last week’s advance. Some of the Chinese goods subject to fresh […]

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Key Takeaways Overseas tensions ease in U.K., Hong Kong Stocks rise across the board in Europe, Asia Data today include Fed’s Beige Book, auto sales (Wednesday Market Open) The yo-yo game continues. Today, things are looking up after yesterday’s swift drop, helped by strength overseas as geopolitical risk stepped back a bit. Stocks in Europe […]

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Key Takeaways Yield curve between 2-year, 10-year normalizes 30-year yield moves above 2% Chipmakers have good day Wednesday on positive analyst notes (Thursday Market Open) Investors appear to be in an optimistic mood this morning on news that the United States and China have agreed to high-level trade talks next month. The world’s two largest […]

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