Nikkei’s record quarter leaves Asian markets asking if AI trade has run too far
Asia’s record-breaking quarter ended with less of a victory lap than a test of conviction. Chip-heavy markets in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan have delivered the sort of gains usually…
USD/JPY signal: forecast as the Japanese yen plunges to 162
The Japanese yen continued its strong downward trend this week, reaching its lowest level in over 40 years. The USD/JPY crossed the crucial resistance of 162, bringing its 12-month gains…
Here’s why the MOEX Index and Russian ruble are falling
Russian stocks and the ruble are in a strong downward spiral as pressures on the economy mount amid the ongoing attacks by Ukraine. The USD/RUB pair soared to 78.6860, its…
Here’s why the MOEX Index and Russian ruble are falling
Russian stocks and the ruble are in a strong downward spiral as pressures on the economy mount amid the ongoing attacks by Ukraine. The USD/RUB pair soared to 78.6860, its…
Here’s why the booming Kospi Index may suffer a harsh reversal soon
South Korean stocks have soared in the past few months, with the KOSPI Index doubling this year, helped by the strong performance of Samsung and SK Hynix. It peaked at…
Here’s why the booming Kospi Index may suffer a harsh reversal soon
South Korean stocks have soared in the past few months, with the KOSPI Index doubling this year, helped by the strong performance of Samsung and SK Hynix. It peaked at…
Dow ends lower as AI selloff drags Nasdaq, defensive stocks gain
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the broader US stock market closed lower on Friday as investors continued rotating out of technology and semiconductor stocks while shifting into more defensive…
Figma stock has plunged amid SaaSpocalypse fears: Is this an unfair punishment?
Figma’s stock price has imploded since its initial public offering (IPO) last year as the exuberance that fueled its private-market valuation collided with the realities of life as a publicly…
KOSPI rout jolts Asian markets as Apple turns AI boom into cost scare
Asian markets are learning that the AI boom has a price tag. A week that began with record highs ended with investors questioning whether surging demand for memory chips is…
Prop trading is the side hustle most retail investors haven’t heard of
Retail investing has become more accessible than ever. Commission-free brokerages, crypto exchanges, and social trading platforms have made it possible for almost anyone to participate in financial markets with just…