When was the last time you remember a bank losing $5bn in a quarter, after making $1-1.5bn on average in all recent ones, and jumping almost 5% in price as soon as its #stocks start trading? That’s what happened with $TFC yesterday and in case you haven’t figured it out…
Category:Stocks
TRADERS AND (ZOMBIE) COMPANIES NOW PRAYING #INFLATION IS NOT COMING BACK
The text discusses concerns about a potential resurgence of inflation, challenging the notion that central banks have successfully tamed it. Recent UK inflation data for December suggests a possible upward trend, prompting questions about the Federal Reserve’s rate-cutting plans. Bond traders are adjusting their bets, and the author predicts a likely rise in interest rates unless a significant event disrupts the current pattern. The impending maturity of substantial debt in 2024 adds pressure on yields. Regarding stocks, the author questions the bullish outlook, considering the impact of rising rates and the potential for another crisis. The conclusion advises caution and suggests buying insurance amid market uncertainties.
Is ARM The Canary In The $NVDA Coal Mine?
Newspapers have been cheering up the “deal” this week where Softbank managed Vision Fund successfully sold ARM 25% it owned to… Softbank. In September 2020, $NVDA agreed to buy the whole ARM from Softbank at a $40bn valuation paying in cash and shares (NVIDIA), but it preferred to lose $1.25bn…