US Inflation Hotter Yet Below Forecast, Oil Drop Helps
⚠️ US inflation 🔥hotter than prior month Cooler than forecast 🥶 With Oil Drop, inflation fears easing CPI MoM 0.9% in line (Prev 0.3%) CPI YoY 3.3% (Forecast 3.4%, Prev 2.4%) Core CPI MoM 0.2% (Forecast 0.3%, Previous 0.2%) Core CPI YoY 2.6% (Forecast 2.7%, Previous 2.5%)
Coal Miner Secures 6% Debt, yet Equity Multiples Stagnant
And just like that as we enter the final year of the price contingent window...we see the debt termed out another ~5 years Obviously coal price dependent but the Koala definitely feels like it doesn't own enough Whitehaven $WHC.AX Take a bow...
Gasoline CPI Hits Record Rise; Supercore Climbs 0.18%
-Gasoline CPI up the most on record -Supercore CPI MoM +0.18%, now 3.14% YoY h/t @livesquack @macromicrome
Control of Hormuz Strait Determines Global Power Balance
Already both the U.S. and Iran are claiming to have won the war and are negotiating about the negotiations. As explained in my recent note, it all comes down to who controls the Strait of Hormuz, which will have big implications...
Gas CPI Component Spikes 21.2%, Biggest Rise Since 1967
Biggest monthly rise in the gas index component of CPI since 1967 - up 21.2%. The fuel oil component is up 30% https://t.co/3U67sTDxMt https://t.co/HDIylsibXc
India Postpones Coal Plant Upkeep Amid LNG Shortage
India is delaying maintenance on its coal power plants because of a gas supply crunch 🇮🇳 ⚠️ India’s LNG imports have dropped because of the war in the Middle East And with hot summer weather coming fast, India needs more coal...
QQQ Poised to Test 612 After
$QQQ spiked above 612 on the CPI print where we failed early march before the sell off. --i expect we will fail there today but if not look out above.. https://t.co/NQjjOdJBMM
Trump Abandons Aggressive China Playbook, White House Reverses
Trump Quietly Scraps His Own Playbook on China The White House walks back the aggressive approach of the first administration, in a dramatic reversal Times change, leverage changes... https://t.co/emValbLeko via @WSJ
Investors Celebrate Valuation, Overlook Core Business Risks
Retail investors are cheering Oriental Kopi’s RM2.16 billion valuation and 281% three-year revenue CAGR. They’re missing the point entirely.
Yield Pullback Signals Chance to Trim Bonds
5/10-year yields just pulled back in uptrends... opportunity to reduce your (lagging) bond exposure into strength...
SPY Rally Continues; High Oscillator Warns New Buyers
$SPY had a big rally from $629 to ~$681, and Wednesday’s gap-up held and extended to another high yesterday. The oscillator is now +60, making it tough for new buys, but it doesn’t mean you need to be short. https://t.co/WfpS5UmKlU
CPI Looms, AI Stocks Shine Amid Friday Dip
Its a Happy Friday as Oil futures for now are down. But we get CPI this morning and a hot print could give the markets a frown. $TSM numbers point to more strength for the AI trade, while Software names...
IMF Graphic Reveals Iran War’s Massive LNG Impact
😬Known info but still a stunning #IranWar #LNG graphic via the IMF's wider analysis of the war's impact. Link in next post. https://t.co/KokCb7gPBa
Embrace Volatility: Zoom Out and Grow Wealth
Volatility is the cost of admission to grow your wealth. At the end of this video, I share three practical tips on how to help deal with (or ignore) the volatility. ‘If in doubt, zoom out’ Comment ‘Guide’ for my...
Investors Misread VIX: Fear Indicator vs Trade Asset
i think there are a lot of people now conflating VIX as a fear indicator vs VIX/volatility as an asset class and the idea that "don't people get whats going on?" im sure they do its just not today's problem...
XLP's Persistent Underperformance Offers Strategic Edge
consumer staples $XLP have been WEAK vs. S&P 500 $SPX for years... they're solid & well-defined laggards... use that to your advantage...🚀 https://t.co/CYqDzpargw
G10 Currency Consolidation Positive, Weekend Risks Loom
G10 Currency Consolidation Looks Constructive, but the Weekend Poses Risks: The dollar is mixed against the G10 currencies today, ahead of the March US CPI report. The dollar bloc and the Japanese yen are struggling. However, the tone is mostly…...
Higher Crude Delivery Costs Keep $4 Gasoline Persistent
"$4 gasoline looks like it’s here to stay" (for a while, at least) https://t.co/J5FTsSS3ko "The more refiners have to pay for crude deliveries, the more they have to charge for fuel, even if contracts for future oil shipments are cheap by...
How to Cut Losing Trades Effectively
A new article from Clare Flynn Levy, co-author of Stock Market Maestros She gives some good pointers on getting better at cutting losers https://t.co/FxxUrgSMHp https://t.co/v81v411yzC
US Inflation Remains Tame Despite Oil Price Spike
How bad is the US inflation picture? The spike in oil prices will push up March CPI later today, but - under the hood - inflation is well behaved. Yesterday's PCE reading for February showed core services inflation (blue) slowing....
VIX Breaks Trendline, Market Fear Cooling, Bullish Outlook
Interesting setup on the VIX today, it just broke that rising trendline we've been watching since January. Market fear is clearly cooling off, pointing to a solid trend reversal for US equities. Let's see if the bulls can actually hold...
Free Guide: Master 6 Precise Fibonacci Trading Patterns
Here’s a link below to a FREE Fibonacci Trading Strategy Guide (ebook): 📈📊📉 Learn the 6 Fibonacci Pattern Types that Create the Most Precise Price Levels, Targets, and Reversal Zones for traders. Click here: ⬇️ ⬇️ https://t.co/62UAf4L9jv Discover the 5 types that aren't...
European Gas and Power Prices Slide to One-Month Lows
European wholesale natural gas (TTF) and power prices (Germany) are heading toward a 1-month low. The German 1-year forward electricity contract is now at the same level it was back in November. Meanwhile, TTF gas is at the level it...
Aletheia Lifts LITE Target to $1,225, EPS to Quadruple
Aletheia Capital also bulled up comments on $LITE Price Target Raised to $1,225 from $500 Expect EPS to quadruple in 2026–2028
G10 FX Consolidates Amid US CPI, Canada Jobs, Geopolitical Tension
The G10 fx consolidation today looks constructive. Today's North American highlights including US March CPI and Canada's jobs data. Middle East ceasefire is frayed but intact ahead of the weekend negotiations. Hungary holds key election too. See https://t.co/ilDfPE14fW https://t.co/vM5PZMv4eI
Stripe Already Offers Free FX Quotes API in Beta
I was going to tweet @stripe should add a free exchange rates API after my OpenExchangeRates API started rate limiting me aggressively Then I searched and it already exists and is in beta called the Stripe FX Quotes API I'll try it...
Over Half of Carbon Offsets Lack Real Impact
"Do Carbon Offsets Offset Carbon?" has won the 2026 Best Paper Award for American Economic Journal: Applied Economics. The answer is No. At least 52% of carbon offsets were allocated to projects that would have been built anyway. https://t.co/dlznabBm3d https://t.co/S4X3ZoDxIe
AI and Open Banking Recover $14K Tax Overpayment
AI and Open Banking just saved a guy $14k on his taxes. @perplexity_ai computer and @plaid found double-taxing errors in @abcdabcd987's accounts That a $2,000 CPA missed. Correct to the cents. Personal Finance Agents are ALMOST here.
Management Quality Determines Small Business Success or Failure
Some investors love to say management doesn't matter, but history has proven otherwise. The fastest way to destroy a small business is to put an idiot in charge of it. Management quality isn't one factor among many, it is the...
Higher Oil Prices Set to Spike CPI, Live Trade
Today we'll see the first impact of higher oil prices on CPI. The news could rock the markets like no other piece of fundamental data. We are going to trade it LIVE and see if we can get FUNDED in one trade. Join...
Forties Crude Hits Record $147, Supply Squeeze Persists
NORTH SEA FORTIES crude prices closed at a record $147 per barrel on April 9. Forties is one of the principal streams in the Brent complex and prices have doubled since before the war between the United States and Iran...
Seeking the Next China: High‑Upside Emerging Market ETFs
Hey @grok What emerging market or country ETF today feels like buying China in 2003 that most likely has a massive multi-year upside?
Iran’s Economy Stable, Mirroring Australia’s Growth Despite Media Claims
Contrary to Western propaganda, the Iranian economy DID NOT COLLAPSE prior to the recent US-Israeli attacks on Iran. Iran’s growth profile is almost identical to Australia’s. Hanke's 95% Rule: 95% of what you read in the financial press is either WRONG or...
Consolidation Clears Weak Hands, Fuels Future Upside
"If a stock is under accumulation, a price consolidation represents a period when strong investors absorb weak traders. Once the "weak hands" have been eliminated, the lack of supply allows the stock to move higher because even a small amount...
UTG Boosts Buyback, Maintains 8% Dividend Yield
#UTG Update in line. Interesting actions on Disposals and intention to increase Buyback authority. ESP synergies on track. Valuation down due to higher yields. Energy costs hedged. ShareScope has fwd Dividend Yield 8.1% rising to 8.2%; a decent payout.
Bill Ackman's Family Office Collapse Offers Key Lessons
Let's talk about Bill ⫸ Lessons from Bill Ackman’s family office meltdown ⫸ Single family office cost trends ⫸ Podcasts: a profile of F1 billionaire Toto Wolff ⫸ Jamie Dimon on four day weeks, the real impact of AI and a tilt at...
Small‑Cap Recovery Begins – Early Upswing Signals Smart Money
Most small-cap stocks have already bounced back from their key support zones — a strong sign that selling pressure is fading and accumulation has begun. This phase often marks the early stage of a new uptrend. The best time to invest is...
Day 3 Ceasefire Holds: Hormuz Stays Still
Day 3 of the ceasefire: no movement in Hormuz (But the fragile truce seems to be holding on the ground, air and sea, despite sporadic violations, with not major attacks by either Iran or the US)
Buy the Dip, Stay Invested, Reap Profits
Buy the Dip. Always. 📉➡️📈 History proves it — 2008 crash, COVID, wars, elections… markets always recover. ✔️ Those who bought the dip → made profits ✔️ Those who panicked → missed it Last 2–3 days = proof again My portfolio is up ~10% already 🚀 Simple...
Buy Siemens Exchangeables for Yield, Hedge Risk
Macro: demand for equity‑linked supply. JPMorgan offers €375m (+€50m) 2031 cash‑settled exchangeables on Siemens at 20% premium. Risk: Siemens equity/credit. Insight: Buy for yield, hedge. — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
Libya’s Oil Steady, Prices Surge, Dinar Jumps 27%
Since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran, Libya's oil production has stabilized at ~1.3 million barrels/day and the price has SOARED. As night follows day, the Libyan dinar APPRECIATED by 27% vs. the USD. https://t.co/5PPdIEUYSV
Tax, Not Dollar, Is the Main Barrier to FII Inflows
Nifty has been going up in the face of an enormous rise in FII selling [annual numbers]. So the selling has not mattered but still all eyes are on FIIs. I can only think of two factors. 1.Withholding Tax [ also...
Rising Energy Prices Trigger Systemic Cost‑of‑Living Surge
This isn’t just about oil. It’s a shift in the entire system. Energy → food → cost of living When energy moves structurally higher, everything built on top of it follows. That means: Higher food prices More pressure on households Less margin for error And a move away...
Sánchez to Demand China's Tech Secrets in Beijing
Sánchez to push China to hand over tech secrets on Beijing trip https://t.co/iSThlJP5lO via @basteiro https://t.co/gW7fldvHZn
China's Sulphuric Acid Export Ban Boosts Copper Prices
Chinese authorities have announced that China will not be allowed to export sulphuric acid from next month, with the only exception being electronic‑grade sulphuric acid. This means that neither smelter acid nor sulphur‑based acid can be exported will be able...
Market Split Signals: Utilities Up, Treasuries Diverge
Utilities outperforming. Treasuries diverging. S&P clinging to its 200-day moving average. The signals are split 2-2 for the first time in weeks. What does a market divided really mean for your portfolio? https://t.co/6KpgI4apKJ
Wheat and Rice Prices Slip Below Pre‑War Levels
Food shock? Food crisis? Well, the price of the world’s most important staples for food security (wheat and rice) is now below pre-war levels. From Feb 27, wheat 🥖 is down ~1% while rice 🍚 is down ~2%. And yes,...
Stay Calm, Stick to Strategy, Profit From Patience
I've watched people lots tons of money because people couldn't control their emotions. The market feeds on fear and greed. When others panic, stay calm and stick to your strategy. Patience is profitable.
Even $400K Earners Need Work‑Life Balance
She's earning $400K a year. Top performer. 12-hour days. 8 years running. She came to me and said: "I want to stop this madness before the kids stop needing me." "Can I afford it?"
Wealth Transfer Now Demands Deeper Relationship Insight
The intricacies of wealth transfer are evolving, requiring a deeper understanding of relationships, values, and intentions behind assets. https://t.co/lWIP6PUPzV @futurevault