US-Iran talks over “for now”

Comments from a spokesman for Iran’s foreign ministry: US-Iran talks are over “for now” A reporter from State TV says unsure when talks might restart Keep an eye out for Iran headlines. Oil is current nearly flat, down 13 cents to $63.16. I’d estimate there’s at least at $3 gepolitical premium in oil at the moment. Here is a…

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Newsquawk Week Ahead: US NFP and CPI, Japanese Election, UK GDP and China Inflation

Sun: Japanese Average Cash Earnings, Japanese Snap Election Mon: Swiss Consumer Confidence (Jan), Mexican Inflation (Jan), US Consumer Inflation Expectations (Jan), Australian Household Spending (Dec) Tue: EIA STEO; Norwegian prelim. CPI (Jan), US NFIB (Jan), Weekly ADP, ECI (Q4), Export/Import Prices (Dec) Wed: BoC Minutes (Jan), OPEC MOMR; ECB Wage Tracker (post-meeting); Chinese Inflation (Jan), Norwegian GDP (Q4), US…

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Tech sector surges: Semiconductor stocks lead the rally while Amazon slides

As we track today’s market movements from investinglive.com, it’s clear the tech sector is experiencing a remarkable day led by notable gains in the semiconductor industry, contrasting with a notable dip in Amazon’s performance. Let’s dive into the dynamics driving these shifts. 🌟 Sector Overview The technology sector stands out, particularly the semiconductor industry, showcasing significant gains. Broadcom (AVGO)…

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Bitcoin jumps 15% from the low as $60,000 holds

You can always count on the big, round numbers. We’ve seen it before in bitcoin where it’s all about the numbers with lots of zeros behind them. That was the case again today as bitcoin reached a low of $60,017 before embarking on an impressive rebound to $69,000, or 15%. The round numbers seem to work particularly well in…

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