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Weekly Reports

October 25, 2024

DEFYING GRAVIT Q3’S UNEXPECTED ASCENT THE POWER OF LOW EXPECTATIONS The third quarter earnings season of 2024 has commenced with companies surpassing conservative analyst projections. Estimates for Q3 had been lowered, with profits expected to be the lowest in four quarters. This reduced bar has created an environment where positive […]

October 4, 2024

MIDDLE EAST MAYHEM AND MARKET TREMORS MIDDLE EAST MAYHEM AND MARKET TREMORS Global oil markets are on edge following Iran’s missile salvo against Israel, marking a severe escalation of hostilities in the Middle East. This recent assault by Tehran was more aggressive than the episode in April, which crude markets […]

September 26, 2024

The People's Bank of China (PBOC) unveiled a comprehensive monetary stimulus package, signaling mounting concern over slowing growth. Governor Pan Gongsheng announced cuts to key short-term interest rates and plans to reduce banks' reserve requirement ratio (RRR) to the lowest level since 2018.

September 25, 2024

The Federal Reserve's recent 50 basis point rate cut marks a seismic shift in monetary policy, representing a departure from conventional incremental adjustments. This bold move, not fully anticipated by market participants, signifies the initiation of an easing cycle amidst complex economic conditions.