Investing.com — Trump, rates, and AI are the three keywords that could shape the stock market in 2025, according to Barclays (LON:). Trump’s approach to economic policy, often conveyed through provocative rhetoric, will likely continue introducing volatility into the markets. “How and when Trumponomics materialises will likely have a major impact on the macro outlook […]
This article is an on-site version of our Unhedged newsletter. Premium subscribers can sign up here to get the newsletter delivered every weekday. Standard subscribers can upgrade to Premium here, or explore all FT newsletters Good morning. The People’s Bank of China stepped up its defence of the Renminbi yesterday, after the Chinese currency slid […]
The S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.16%) is widely considered the best benchmark for the overall U.S. stock market. The index advanced 23% in 2024, marking the second consecutive year in which it returned more than 20%. That last happened 25 years ago in 1997 and 1998. Importantly, after the S&P 500 advanced more than 20% in […]
U.S. stock futures were retreating before the market opened on Monday. The bounce from the start of the year is quickly fading away. There are several reasons for the sour mood on Wall Street. The biggest is the recent surge in longer-term bond yields, which is increasing borrowing costs for companies and making stocks less […]
Crypto Market Today – January 10th, 2025 The cryptocurrency market is experiencing some turbulence today, with the global crypto market cap dipping by 1.05% to $3.27 trillion. This decline comes in light of the latest U.S. jobs data, which has created a cautious atmosphere among investors, as reflected in the Fear & Greed Index, which […]
We’ve closed the book on 2024, and it was a great year for the stock market. Overall, the S&P 500 advanced by about 25% — making 2024 an above-average year. Yet, that success does have a downside, and it could result in the biggest challenge for the stock market in 2025. Here’s what it is. […]
What is Network Effect? This economic principle describes how a product or service gains additional value as more people use it, creating a self-reinforcing cycle of growth and increased utility. The telecommunications industry exemplified this concept when early telephone networks demonstrated that each new user made the service more valuable for existing participants. What is […]
The saga of a lost Bitcoin hard drive worth a staggering $770 million has come to an unfortunate end for James Howells, an IT engineer from Newport, Wales. After a prolonged and intense legal battle, a UK court has dismissed his efforts to reclaim the hard drive that contained 8,000 BTC, mined back in 2009. […]
Bitcoin’s price movement is drawing comparisons to the explosive growth seen in 2016-2017, as veteran Wall Street analyst Raoul Pal suggests that the Global M2 Money Supply may soon experience a significant recovery. This anticipated expansion could be a beacon of hope for investors wary of recent market fluctuations. Several analysts are keeping a vigilant […]
In a recent interview, tech mogul Elon Musk shared some unexpected updates regarding his ambitious plans for budget cuts under the upcoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump. While Musk had previously aimed for a staggering $2 trillion reduction, his latest comments suggest a more tempered approach. During the discussion, Musk described the $2 trillion figure […]