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Official GDP Vs. Alternatives: China
This analysis compares China’s official GDP against alternative activity indicators, highlighting a growing divergence. While official figures remain steady, satellite data and trade proxies suggest a more significant economic cooling.
Strategy And Corporate Crypto Treasuries Strained As Bitcoin Hits $64k
Strategy (previously known as Microstrategy) reported a net loss of $12.4 billion for the fourth quarter of 2025 after Bitcoin fell from about $120,000 to roughly $89,000 over the period, according to CoinDesk.
Senate Bill Would Ensure Data Centers Do Not Pass Energy Costs Onto Consumers
A new Senate bill aims to prevent data centers from passing their massive energy infrastructure costs onto utility customers. The legislation requires AI and tech firms to fund their own grid upgrades, protecting households from rising rates.
3 Trades To Get Paid On Friday
Bearish momentum dominates as the market tests major support at November’s lows and December’s lows. This video highlights a "three-trade roadmap" focused on bear traps and breakout pullbacks to capitalize on volatility during Friday's session.
November NQ
With Amazon down a double-digit percentage, it’ll be interesting to see who wins the day tomorrow: will the over-stretched NQ spring back higher temporarily, or will AMZN be bad enough to make the stretched even more over-stretched?
Financial Markets Report For Thursday, Feb 5
In this video, Ira Epstein discusses key developments in the financial markets, highlighting the upcoming US-Iran talks and their potential impact on futures markets.
Our Calculation Of Intrinsic Value: The Walt Disney Company
Each week we run a DCF (Discounted Cash Flow) model on a company from our watchlist. This week’s pick: The Walt Disney Company (DIS).
Monthly Dividend Stock In Focus: Firm Capital Mortgage Investment Corp.
This article will analyze Firm Capital Mortgage Investment in greater detail.
What If Bitcoin's "Utility" Is to Blow Up?
While gold reclaims $5,000, Bitcoin has cratered below $65,000, acting as a "speculative pressure valve" for the financial system. As liquidity expansion stalls, over $654M in leveraged positions were purged in 24 hours.
XAU/USD Falls Below $4,700 As Traders Book Profits
Gold price tumbles to around $4,680 during the early Asian session on Friday. The precious metal extends the decline as traders cover losses from equities and adjust positions.
Nvidia Stands Alone As Market Fault Lines Widen
It is hard to believe that the S&P 500 is only 2–3% below its all-time high, given the carnage across various parts of the market.
Nacco Industries - Undiscovered Energy Stock To Buy Now
Nacco Industries is trading at a new 3-year high. NC stock is up more than 70% over the past year and has robust technical momentum.
EUR/USD Slides After ECB Hold As Risk-Off Flows Lift US Dollar
The Euro extends its losses on Thursday as the European Central Bank held rates unchanged in an uneventful monetary policy decision.
Has The Great Rotation Begun?
Equities are getting sold, oil and gas are getting clobbered, the metals are being sold hard, and Bitcoin is getting clobbered, too. But bonds are barely reacting.
Challenger Job Cuts In January Highest Since 2009, Lowest January Hiring Ever
It’s more grim data to start the year.
Rates Spark: U.S. Treasuries Turn Tail And Dive For Safety
Weak US economic data and risk-off led to a drop in Treasury yields.
S&P 500 Double Top Confirmed
Every sector closed red today except utilities. That lone green sector tells you exactly where capital is flowing. Money is leaving stocks and moving into bonds, cash, and dividend payers.
Stock Analysis - Tryg
Tryg A/S provides insurance services. It operates through the following segments: Private, Commercial, Corporate and Other.
Long Bonds Vs. The Gold Bull
Long-term Treasury bonds have lost their appeal as yields rise and confidence falters, while gold’s bull market continues. It claims this reflects weaker faith in U.S. credit and growing demand for gold as a safe haven.
Market Talk - Thursday, Feb. 5
The oil markets had a negative day today.
