Igor Kuchma

January 20 is here, which means that Trump is officially the 47th President of the United States (well, almost: his inauguration will take place in a few hours). The big question is how the world will change under his leadership. In recent days, the cryptocurrency market has already given us a preview, with increased speculation […]

The shift in S&P 500 sentiment late last year appears to have been more than just the result of “tax loss harvesting,” in which investors sell stocks at a loss to offset taxes on capital gains. The lingering pessimism could indicate concern about future uncertainty. Yes, the U.S. economy and labor market remain resilient, but […]

Instead of the Santa Claus rally in the U.S. stock market, the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Index posted declines in the last week of the year. Many point to the FOMC as the main culprit. At its last meeting, the regulator announced another 25 bp rate cut and revised the number of future rate […]

It seemed that the end of an already tough year would bring some relief, but that’s not the case. In just one week, six major aviation incidents occurred, two of which resulted in dozens of fatalities. On Wednesday, Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 crashed, killing 38 passengers. Although a bird strike was initially suspected, authorities later […]

Despite a small hiccup at the end, thanks to a surprise from the Federal Reserve with a revised rate cut expectation for next year due to slowing disinflation, the markets are closing the year on a high note. The Dow Jones is up 14.3% between Jan. 1 and Dec. 24, the S&P 500 is up […]

Last week, the S&P 500 and Dow Jones indices ended with losses, with the latter falling 2% at the outset. As always, there was talk of a top, an inevitable correction, and later a downturn. To answer whether this is really the case, we first need to understand what has caused the worsening market sentiment. […]

Another week, another record: since November 5, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq have gained 5.8% and 8.2%, respectively, bringing their year-to-date growth to an impressive 28.4% and 34.5%. Market sentiment remains exuberant, with little concern about potential overvaluation, even though the S&P 500’s price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) has surpassed 22 points, its highest level in three...

After threatening to impose 25% tariffs on key U.S. trading partners — Mexico, Canada, and China — over issues such as the influx of drugs, including fentanyl, and illegal immigration, Trump is now targeting the BRICS. He’s pushing for 100% tariffs in response to their efforts to develop an alternative to the dollar and has […]

Starting Monday, November 25, TradingView is kicking off its Black Friday sale, where you can get up to 70% off annual plans plus one month free. Deals like this only come once a year! For less than $17 per month, you can get the Premium plan, which includes eight charts per tab, 25 indicators per […]

The past few years have been tough for Europe — not just because of the COVID-19 pandemic, whose effects linger despite progress in recovery. Geopolitical tensions have dealt a heavy blow to the bloc’s economy. The war in its backyard has severely disrupted supply chains and triggered a spike in energy prices, sending inflation soaring. […]