Wally Adeyemo, Former BlackRock Executive, Makes Biden's Team
Joe Biden has picked Wally Adeyemo, a former BlackRock executive, as the deputy secretary of the Treasury. Who is Adeyemo and what is his expertise?
Macroeconomic Analysis
Jared Bernstein, Key Economist on Biden's CEA Team
Joe Biden has included Jared Bernstein on his economic team. How will Bernstein help the Biden administration? What experience does he have?
How Biden Pick Heather Boushey Rose to the Top
Heather Boushey is a leading economist. Most of her work has focused on wealth inequality in the American society. What's Heather Boushey's net worth?
What Would Delisting Mean for Chinese Stocks and Investors?
The House of Representatives is making a move that could lead to eventually delisting Chinese companies. What happens when a stock gets delisted?
What Happened to Merrill Lynch after the 2008 Global Financial Crisis?
In the past, Merrill Lynch was among the most sought after places to work for finance professionals. What happened to Merrill Lynch after 2008?
What Happens When a Stock Joins the S&P 500?
The S&P 500 is the world's most popular stock index. How does the S&P 500 add new stocks, and what happens when a stock joins it?
What Are Janet Yellen's Monetary Policies?
President-elect Joe Biden has appointed Janet Yellen for the role of Treasury Secretary. Here are her thoughts on monetary policy.
Which Sector Has Attracted the Most FDI This Year?
Cumulative data of FDI inflows since April 2000 show the services sector has received 17% of the total FDI inflows in India.
What Are Analyst Recommendations for Qualcomm?
Of the 35 analysts covering Qualcomm (QCOM), 18 have given it a “buy” recommendation, two a “sell” recommendation, and 15 a “hold” recommendation.
IMF Provides a Positive Assessment of China’s Economy
In a press conference on June 14 on its annual Article Four Staff Report, the IMF provided a positive assessment of China’s economy.
ISE Cyber Security Index Beats S&P 500 Index
Since December 2015, the ISE Cyber Security Index (HACK) has beaten the S&P 500 Index (SPX) by 10.54 percentage points. Cybersecurity stock is expected to grow rapidly.
Volatility: Risks and Rewards Go Hand in Hand
The Sharpe ratio is calculated using standard deviation as its volatility measure.
Positive Manufacturing Reports Drive the FEZ Up
The SPDR Euro Stoxx 50 ETF (FEZ) is a US exchange-traded ETF that tracks the performance of the 50 largest companies across the Eurozone.
Russia’s GDP Is Back to Positive Territory
The recovery of oil prices in the second half of 2016 has helped the Russian economy recover from negative growth in 4Q16.
How Did BNSF’s Carloads Perform against Rival UNP’s?
BNSF Railway (BRK-B) operates in the Western US, competing with Union Pacific (UNP).
Global Crude Oil Supply and Demand Could Balance in 2017
The EIA estimates that the global crude oil supply could outstrip demand by 1.1 MMbpd (million barrels per day) in 2H16—compared to 2.2 MMbpd in 1H16.
Crude Oil Prices Rally Due to Short Covering
WTI (West Texas Intermediate) crude oil futures contracts for January delivery rose slightly by 0.4% and closed at $43.04 per barrel on Wednesday.
Analyzing GWR’s European Carloads in February 2017
Genesee & Wyoming’s (GWR) European carloads remained unchanged YoY (year-over-year) in February 2017.
Why Marc Faber Increased His Position in China
Marc Faber said in the interview that he is becoming more positive about emerging markets and particularly China, in which he has increased his position.
BDTI, Crude Tanker Stock Prices Inch Higher in Week 22
The BDTI stood at 739 on June 7, 2016. For the week ending June 3 (Week 22), the BDTI rose to 759 from 735 at the beginning of the week.
The Tails Of The Yield Curve May Provide Value
The tails of the yield curve may provide more value due to low inflation.
Border Wall and Trump’s Obsession with National Security
Whether the border wall could enhance US national security is a debatable topic. The answers about the wall vary depending who you ask.
Is the Fed Sure What It’s Doing?
In this series, we’ll analyze Fed members’ comments in June 2017 to better understand their outlooks on the US economy and how they justify their hawkish or dovish stances.
Rising Coal Volumes Not Enough to Stop CP’s Fall in Carloads
Canadian Pacific (CP) registered a fall of 5.2% in total railcars in the week ended August 27, 2016.
Why Did CSX’s Carloads Slump in the Week Ending July 16?
CSX (CSX) is a major operator in the Eastern US that competes with Norfolk Southern (NSC).
Analyzing Libya’s Crude Oil Production
A Reuters survey estimates that Libya’s crude oil production fell by ~20,000 bpd (barrels per day) to 670,000 bpd in February 2017—compared to January 2017.
How Canadian Pacific’s Intermodal Traffic Trended
Canadian Pacific’s (CP) intermodal volumes have been rising for the past few weeks.
Dotcom Bubble 2.0? We Don’t Think So!
Although tech stocks have been buoyant in 2015, we don’t think that this means the advent of dotcom bubble 2.0. There are some key differences.
Goldman Sachs Warns of Impending Market Crash
Goldman Sachs (GS) thinks that the risk of a market crash is the highest since the financial crisis.
COVID-19’s Impact on the Global and US Economy
The COVID-19 pandemic is a bigger economic challenge than a health challenge. There are ways to gauge the impact on the global and US economy.
Improved Manufacturing in India, But Recovery?
The Nikkei India Manufacturing PMI for April 2017 matched its reading for the previous month.
Retail Sales Reports From ICSC-Goldman And Johnson Redbook
The ICSC-Goldman and Johnson Redbook indices both report consumer spending data each week, but people consider the ICSC-Goldman index to be more consistent.
Energy Drinks Outperform Soda Drinks in Case-Volume Growth
An interesting development in the energy drinks industry is Monster Beverage’s strategic deal with Coca-Cola. The deal will expand Monster Beverage’s product line-up.
US Dollar Index Fell: How Will It Impact Crude Oil Prices?
The US Dollar Index fell 0.5% to 98.3 on October 28, 2016. It fell due to political uncertainty in the US. It had risen earlier in the morning on October 28.
Why Goldman Sachs Revised Its Crude Oil Price Forecast
Goldman Sachs (GS) forecast that Brent crude oil prices could test $50 per barrel in 2H16 due to recent supply outages.
Why Did GWR’s European Carloads Rise in December?
GWR’s European carloads rose 20.3% YoY in December 2016. In the same period of 2015, GWR hauled ~72,000 railcars, as compared to ~86,000 in December 2016.
Will Oil Producers’ Meeting Support Crude Oil Prices in September?
OPEC producers will be meeting at an energy forum in Algeria from September 26–28, 2016. Crude oil prices are up by 16% so far in August 2016.
Overall Snapshot of the Market on November 25
On November 25, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF closed on a flat note ahead of the holiday. It closed at $209.3. The Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF fell by 0.81% on the day.
Crude Oil Prices Rally despite the Iran Nuclear Accord
NYMEX-traded WTI (West Texas Intermediate) crude oil futures contracts for August delivery rose by 1.10% and settled at $53.04 per barrel on July 14, 2015.
Analyzing the BoJ’s Monetary Policy Enhancement Measures
The BoJ’s monetary policy was the most awaited macro event this week. It was the first major central bank to expand its easing program after the Brexit vote.
Low yield, utilization drive down air cargo profitability
Growing trade activity drove the recovery in cargo traffic in emerging markets in Asia, but it was slightly offset by the slowing European economy.
An Overview of the US Nonalcoholic Beverage Industry
The US nonalcoholic beverage market comprises categories like carbonated soft drinks, ready-to-drink tea and coffee, bottled water, sports drinks, and energy drinks.
Gol’s increased operating cash flow boosts higher free cash flow
Gol’s financial assets decreased in 3Q14, but its cash balance increased to 1,942 million real from 1,636 million real in FY13.
How Did BNSF’s Intermodal Volumes Fare?
BNSF Railway’s (BRK-B) total intermodal traffic for the week ended July 2, 2016, was up 1.7%.
Crude Oil Prices Rose above the 200-Day Moving Average
WTI (West Texas Intermediate) crude oil (USO) (UCO) (XLE) futures contracts for May delivery rose 2.4% and settled at $49.51 per barrel on March 29, 2017.
REITs 101: Understanding this Investment Vehicle
In this series, we’ll get down to the brass tacks of investing in the REIT sector, the market’s current landscape, and the benefits you can expect from this type of investment.
Increased Life Expectancy Means A Longer Investment Horizon
Increased life expectancy means a longer investment horizon. With life expectancy increasing, young investors should invest in equities aggressively.
Markets Look at US-China Trade Talks as Slowdown Concerns Multiply
Today, another round of trade talks started in Beijing.
How Could Hillary Clinton Impact the US Energy Market?
Hillary Clinton’s energy proposal implementation might slow down US crude oil production activity. It would be bullish for US crude oil prices.
Why Ammonia Prices Will Benefit Phosphate Producers
The average price of ammonia for the week ending March 11 stood at $310 per metric ton, remaining unchanged from the previous week.