Category: Market Insights

German 10 Year Bond Yield Spikes as ECB Rate Cuts Fuel Eurozone Debt Fears

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The first week of March 2025 was quite an eventful week for European interest rates. First, the European Central Bank (ECB) lowered its deposit facility rate for the sixth time over the last 12 months. ...

Why SMH ETF Deserves a Spot in Your Portfolio

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SMH ETF, or VanEck Semiconductor ETF, has been one of the best-performing ETFs over the last decade, capitalizing on the rapid growth of the semiconductor industry. The sector is the backbone of modern technology, powering ...

UNH Stock Outlook: Bullish or Bearish

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UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH Stock Ticker) is the biggest healthcare provider in the United States. With a market capitalization of 430 Billion USD, it is one of the top 17 companies by capitalization in the ...

The Fed Funds Rate Increase History and Inflation

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What Markets Knew That the Fed Didn’t The Federal Reserve controls the most powerful tool in the economy: interest rates. The Fed Funds Rate increase history is an important lesson in how monetary policy shapes ...

Investing in NVIDIA: Is Now the Right Time?

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As investors weigh the future of the AI industry, investing in NVIDIA has come under scrutiny following Deep Seek’s disruptive entry with its affordable and capable AI, DeepSeek-R1. This unexpected development rattled NVIDIA’s stock, sparking ...

Bitcoin Price Prediction 2025

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Can Bitcoin Sustain Its Momentum? Opportunities and Challenges Ahead Bitcoin price prediction for 2025 has been a topic of great interest, as Bitcoin has been one of the best-performing assets over the last decade. For ...

UBER Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold

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Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) will release its Q4 2024 earnings report on Wednesday, February 5. The $144.81 billion company dominates ridesharing, food delivery, and logistics. Analysts expect Uber to post earnings of $0.50 per ...

European Bonds Yield Review: Insights from Eastern Europe

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We last reviewed European bonds yield trends, focusing on Eastern European Government Bonds, in January 2024. With the passage of time and shifts in the market, it is an opportune moment to reassess these assets. ...

10 Year Treasury Bond Yield Near 5%: A Rare Bargain

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Exploring Market Trends and Why High Yields Offer Unique Opportunities US Treasury Bond yields have experienced a turbulent ride over the past several months, highlighting notable shifts in market dynamics. The 10 Year Treasury Bond ...

Market Outlook 2025

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At the beginning of 2025, the investment landscape presents a mix of opportunities and challenges across various asset classes. The S&P 500 is poised to build on its strong historical performance, Chinese equities hint at ...