Over the past few decades, the United States has experienced several periods of monetary policy tightening, characterised by increases in the Federal Funds Rate (FFR). These rate hikes have significant implications on the financial environment, particularly on firms’ ability to access credit. This article examines the correlation between monetary policy tightening and lending standards, discussing the potential risks and benefits associated with further rate hikes on the U.S. economy.
Category Archives: Market trends
The Copper Crunch: Meeting Soaring Demand in a Greener World
The global copper demand, driven by the green energy revolution and infrastructure projects, is facing a potentially debilitating supply crunch. With copper playing an essential role in renewable energy infrastructure, electric vehicles (EVs), and traditional industries like construction, electronics, and power generation, the pressure to meet the growing demand is mounting.
This week: Inflation, Earnings and Central Banks in the Spotlight
Welcome to this week’s edition of our weekly financial analysis! As we navigate through the financial landscape, we’ll focus on key events that could impact the markets and your investment strategy. Here’s what we’ll focus on this week:
The Rise of PetroYuan: Challenging the Dollar’s Dominance in Global Trade
In recent times, there have been fascinating developments as China intensifies its efforts to challenge the dollar and establish the yuan as a global currency, also known as the PetroYuan. This shift in power dynamics is marked by several significant events that we will explore in this analysis.
6 Oligopolistic Stocks Poised for Outperformance
Welcome to this week’s analysis, where we’ll be taking a deep dive into a select group of oligopolistic stocks with the potential to outperform the market (US500). Our team has gone through an extensive research process, sifting through hundreds of companies to identify the most promising investment opportunities in oligopolistic industries. Oligopolistic industries are characterised by a few dominant players who wield significant control over the market, enabling them to benefit from greater pricing power, economies of scale, and high barriers to entry. These factors often contribute to sustained profitability and a strong competitive advantage for the firms involved.
Who are the AI leaders? – Analysis of the top 5 AI stocks
Welcome to this week’s analysis, where we will be focusing on the top 5 AI stocks and the top 5 reasons we have shortlisted them, including their current price targets.
As the world continues to move towards automation and digitalisation, artificial intelligence has become increasingly important in various industries. With that in mind, we have scoured the market and have selected the top 5 AI stocks that we believe have the potential for significant growth in the future.