The U.S. market has experienced a significant shift in recent years, with a handful of tech giants commanding a larger share of the S&P 500 index. This has led traders to seek ways to hedge their short index positions and protect their portfolios. In this article, we will delve deeper into the growing dominance of Apple Inc. and Microsoft Corp. in the S&P 500 and explore how these secular stocks can help balance the risks associated with short positioning in index trading.
Non-working day (May 8, 2023)
Dear clients,
We would like to inform you that, in connection with the upcoming Saint George’s Day in Bulgaria, on May 8 (Monday) the DeltaStock customer support team won’t be available.
On May 8, no deposit and withdrawal requests will be processed and executed through bank transfers or in cash. Deposits will only be available with debit/credit cards.
Kind regards,
The DeltaStock team
Changes to trading hours (1 and 8 May 2023)
Dear Clients,
We would like to inform you that due to Labour Day (May 1) and the UK Bank Holiday (May 8) some CFD markets will be closed on the respective dates:
1 May (Monday)
- The European shares and indices, as well as the HONGKONG33 index
8 May (Monday)
- The UK100 index and the UK shares
Also applies to the respective mini, micro and cash instruments in Delta Trading.
Kind regards,
The DeltaStock team
Non-working day (May 1, 2023)
Dear clients,
We would like to inform you that, in connection with the upcoming Labour Day, on May 1 (Monday) the DeltaStock customer support team won’t be available.
On May 1, no deposit and withdrawal requests will be processed and executed through bank transfers or in cash. Deposits will only be available with debit/credit cards.
Kind regards,
The DeltaStock team
Threading the needle: The Impact and Risks of Monetary Policy Tightening
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.
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.