The Kospi Index has retreated into a technical bear market after falling by 23% from its highest point this year. This sell-off continued today as it plunged to its lowest level since May 20th. So, will the blue-chip index fall further, or will it stage a comeback? Why the Kospi Index has plunged The Kospi
The Hang Seng Index retreated to 24,011 on Thursday, paring back some of the gains made a day earlier. This drop mirrored developments in key markets like in the United States and South Korea. Still, the potential rotation to Hong Kong stocks may push it higher, potentially to 25,000. Rotation to Chinese equities possible The
The USD/ZAR exchange rate rose by a few pips today, July 9, as crude oil prices rose following the new strikes in the Middle East. It jumped to 16.50 on Wednesday and then pulled back a bit to 16.37. South African rand falls as geopolitical tensions rise The South African rand softened a bit after
Lloyds share price has pulled back over the past few days, falling from its year-to-date high of 116p to the current 112.10p. Although the stock has surged by 47% over the past 12 months, there are several reasons why it could continue rising in the foreseeable future. Analysts are optimistic about Lloyds Bank growth Lloyds
Broadcom stock price rose by 5% on Wednesday after extending its relationship with Apple. AVGO rose to $395, a 10% increase from its lowest level this month. It remains in a local bear market after falling by 20% from its highest point this year. So, will it rebound and retest its all-time high? Broadcom expands
The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) has moved sideways in the past few days. It has remained inside the key support and resistance levels of $31.60 and $32.90 since May. Despite the consolidation, SCHD is having a strong year, with inflows rising by over $13 billion and its assets nearing the $100 billion mark.
Brent crude oil price jumped to $76 after the fragile US-Iran ceasefire came under renewed pressure overnight. It has risen by 8.45% from its lowest level this month. Similarly, the WTI benchmark rose to $72.38 from this month’s low of $66.50. US and Iran ceasefire at risk of ending The ceasefire deal signed between the
The Nikkei 225 Index traded sideways on July 8 as artificial intelligence (AI) stocks rebounded after Tuesday’s sharp sell-off. The index was trading at 66,800, about 7% below its highest level this year. Despite the recent weakness, it has formed a highly bullish technical pattern, signaling that a rebound could be on the horizon. Kioxia,
The Hang Seng Index staged a strong comeback today, reaching its highest level since June 18, as investors rotated towards Chinese technology companies that have been left behind in the recent rally. It jumped to 24,057, up by 6.8% from its lowest point this year. Hang Seng Index soars as tech firms jump Chinese tech
Nvidia stock remains under pressure this week as the recent sell-off continues. It dropped to $189, down by 18% from its highest point this year, with its valuation falling by nearly $1 trillion. Still, the stock has formed a highly bullish pattern and has landed at a core support, suggesting a rebound is possible. Nvidia