2023

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Stocks Pick of The Week - When Federal Reserve Tightening Concerns Arise, Quality Stocks May Outperform

As the possibility of a July rate hike solidifies, bond traders are now looking ahead to the future beyond this month. Strong data releases, including the latest ISM figures, increase the likelihood...

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Global Stocks Show Warning Signs of More Downside Risks

Global equities have defied expectations and experienced a remarkable decoupling from the worsening economic backdrop, showing a substantial 13% rise in 2023. However, amidst this apparent market...

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Stocks Pick of The Week - Some Top Performers in First Half Could Pause, Despite Positive Outlook

Major US stock indices achieved substantial gains in a week marked by positive news. The rise was primarily fuelled by the success of prominent banks in passing the Federal Reserve's stress test and...

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Market Analysis: Inflation Gauge and Housing Data to Determine Investor Sentiment

The recent market performance saw a shift in sentiment as major US indices ended their winning streaks. The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow all experienced declines, attributed to various factors, including...

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Stocks Pick of The Week - Investor Caution Advised as Fed's Rate Hiking Continues, Focus on Quality

Amid recent positive indicators for the US economy, a sense of caution persists as concerns of an impending recession loom.While the job market and services sector demonstrate resilience, and the...

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Tech Sector Rallies on Fed's Interest Rate Decision, Promising AI Trends

In line with market expectations, the Federal Reserve (Fed) announced its decision to maintain interest rates, relieving investors. Following a series of ten consecutive hikes, the Fed's indication...

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Stocks Pick of The Week - Investors Remain Sceptical as Fed Considers Rate Hikes

Despite the Federal Reserve's intention to convey a message of anticipated interest rate increases, the market responded with scepticism. Following the FOMC meeting in June, stocks turned bullish as...

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Fed's Policy and Market Outlook: Assessing Risks Amidst Volatility

The recent surge in stock prices has captured attention, driven by several factors, including the easing of regional banks' crisis, expectations of the Federal Reserve pausing its rate hike, a robust...

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Stocks Pick of The Week - Fed's Impact and Stock Market Outlook: Google, Apple, and Netflix in Focus

US stocks continue to ride high after a strong May jobs report and the Congress passing a debt ceiling bill. However, investors are wary of the narrowness of the rally, with some shifting towards...

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Mixed Sentiment Persists in US Stock Market Amid Strong NFP; Fed Decision Holds Key

The US stock market has been a turbulent landscape recently, as investors grapple with mounting concerns over inflation, sluggish economic growth, and the trajectory of interest rates. Despite this...

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