Daily Pivots: (S1) 159.00; (P) 159.46; (R1) 160.36; More… USD/JPY’s break of 158.55 support suggests short term topping at 159.88 on bearish divergence condition in 4H MACD. intraday bias is back on the downside. Deeper Read more…
Central bank marathon ends with rate decisions from SNB, BoE, and ECB now behind market. Yen emerged as the strongest performer, supported by a hawkish interpretation of BoJ Governor Ueda’s post-meeting remarks. While the BoJ Read more…
Long associated with value-driven shopping for budget-conscious consumers, Walmart is undergoing a notable transformation. The retail giant is increasingly attracting higher-income shoppers by expanding its assortment of branded products, investing in store upgrades, and strengthening Read more…
Since it opened its doors back in 1997, Build-A-Bear Workshop has been located exclusively in malls. Now, the retailer is spreading its wings, launching its highly anticipated “Bluey” collection in Walmart. In 2025, “Bluey” was Read more…
Times of war generally benefit military contractors. “Global arms revenues rose sharply in 2024, as demand was boosted by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, global and regional geopolitical tensions, and ever-higher military expenditure. For Read more…
ECB holds rates, revises inflation higher and growth lower, highlighting stagflation risks while resisting commitment to a tightening path. The Governing Council kept the deposit rate unchanged at 2.00%, as widely expected, but updated projections Read more…
The Governing Council today decided to keep the three key ECB interest rates unchanged. It is determined to ensure that inflation stabilises at the 2% target in the medium term. The war in the Middle Read more…
Maybe the war in the Middle East will end soon. But it’s become very costly and getting costlier by the day at home and (obviously) in the combat zone. Crude oil prices were higher in Read more…
US initial jobless claims fell -8k to 205k in the week ending March 14, below expectation of 215k. Four-week moving average of initial claims fell -750 to 211k. Continuing claims rose 10k to 1,857m in Read more…
Apple has hired thousands of people each year over the last decade or so as its businesses have continued to grow. From research and development to meeting customers at its retail stores, Apple’s employees are Read more…