Stock-market crash: will the S&P 500 bubble burst or deflate?
Image source: Getty Images Having followed financial markets since the 1980s, I’ve witnessed four stock market crashes. My first was Black Monday — 19 October 1987 — when the Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 508 points (22.6%) overnight. Ouch. Market meltdowns My second major meltdown was the ‘dotcom bubble’ bursting in 2000-03. From end-1999 to […]
Bitcoin falls back to test key level as the “strategic reserve” pump gets dumped
Bitcoin (BTC/USD) daily chart I don’t want to say it but it is hard not to. Is this one of the biggest rug pulls in the crypto history? I think a lot of investors are starting to lose confidence again in a game that was already so easy to rig even before all of this. […]
On ‘Silencing’ Indian Crowd Like ODI World Cup Final, Steve Smith’s Direct Message Ahead Of CT 2025 Semi-Final
Australia captain Steve Smith addressed the media in a pre-match press conference ahead of their high-stakes ICC Champions Trophy semifinal clash against India on Tuesday. With India entering the match on the back of an unbeaten run, Smith acknowledged their dominance and shared his thoughts on the challenges ahead. When asked if Australia […]
Trump’s tariffs bump against China set to go into effect, are countermeasures imminent?
Trump signed the order to bump up China tariffs to 20% here yesterday. These are set to take effect in less than 10 minutes now and in all likelihood, there should be some countermeasures announced by Beijing. Last month, they announced tariffs on US coal, liquified natural gas here in response to Trump’s initial 10% […]
Exquisite Pedri Gonzalez At Peak Of Powers As Barcelona Visit Benfica
Barcelona face Benfica on Wednesday in a Champions League last 16 first leg clash with their status as one of Europe’s elite sides restored, midfielder Pedri Gonzalez playing a key role in their revival. Hansi Flick’s side have been hailed as the most entertaining in the competition and the Canary Islander’s genius and […]
FX option expiries for 4 March 10am New York cut
There is arguably just one to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold. That being for EUR/USD at the 1.0480 level. But given the state of play in markets, I don’t see the expiries here as being one that has much of any effect. The pair is once again running up against […]
“They’ve Seen The Pitch…”: Steve Smith Veers Into India’s ‘Venue Advantage’ Row Ahead Of CT 2025 Semi-Final
Australia captain Steve Smith indicated a larger role for spinners on a dry pitch in Dubai, and said his side’s fortunes in the Champions Trophy semifinal on Tuesday depend on how they negate the Indian slow bowlers. India employed four spinners against New Zealand in their final Group A match here on Sunday, […]
Markets take the tariffs implementation in stride so far
USD/CAD did briefly spike to a high of 1.4520 but is now back down to 1.4495, the same levels it has been holding since the latter half of Asia trading. Meanwhile, USD/MXN also jumped above 20.80 briefly before settling around 20.75 currently. US futures are also barely reacting, with S&P 500 futures seen up 0.3%. […]
Beijing’s deflation dilemma: Falling prices signal bigger troubles ahead for China’s economy
Such challenges are the backdrop to the annual session of China’s parliament. Source link
“If You Want Only Slim Guys…”: Sunil Gavaskar Roasts Politician Over Rohit Sharma Row
Amid widespread outrage over Congress leader Shama Mohamed’s ‘fat’ remark on India captain Rohit Sharma, batting great Sunil Gavaskar has shared his views on the body shaming controversy. In a post on X, Shama Mohamed said that Rohit needs to lose weight as he is “fat for a sportsman”. “Rohit Sharma is fat […]
