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 it is unlikely to have much impact on the greenback’s investment value in the foreseeable future. #dollar #value

Risk Aversion on The Good, the bad and the Ugly Earnings, US weakening consumer confidence, Oil's demand problem, Gold and Bitcoin soften

Unease is spreading across the banking sector again, sparked by the sinking realisation of the scale of deposit flight suffered this year.

The Big Tech titans are reporting earnings this week and the sector remains surprisingly robust for three key reasons. #technology

investors around the world are switching their attention from banks to Big Tech. #markets #investors

Concern about the sector’s financial health, there is plenty of evidence to suggest it’s not nearly as bad as some people might think. #markets

EU Parliament’s passing of the Markets in Crypto Act, or MiCA, on Thursday has been hailed as a landmark moment for cryptocurrencies. #Crypto

So let’s review 5 ways you can develop your personal brand as a financial advisor. #advisors #tools #brand

Tesla revenue rose 24.8% to $23.3bn in the first quarter, reflecting a c.$3.0bn increase in automotive revenue to $20.0bn. #tesla

The war between Russia and Ukraine and the impact it has on global grain exports. #food #security #markets

Environmental issues such as climate change, deforestation, water scarcity, pollution, and biodiversity loss are threatening the our planet. 

Revenue rose 8% to $8.2bn in the first quarter, ignoring the effect of exchange rates. That was in-line with Netflix’s expectations. #netflix

In this post, we’ll examine the two critical factors driving geopolitical risks and their associated potential ramifications. #Ukraine #China #Taiwan

The U.S dollar is set to be one of the biggest losers of 2023 and investors might need to consider rebalancing their portfolios. #dollar #markets

More wealth management professionals are pivoting and making the transition to include banking and lending services in their overall offering. #advisors

Stocks rally on earnings and as China's economy awakens, Brookfield, Oil dips, Gold struggles as Wall Street goes risk-on, Bitcoin back above $30k

Goldman Sachs Group first-quarter profits fall19% to $3.23 billion as investment banking fees are hit. #banking #finance #markets

Watching the sharp ups and downs in interest rate moves during the 1st quarter certainly could cause some neck pain and dizziness.

Sega Sammy Entertainment clearly believe there is life in the old birds yet, and are confident that there could be more eggs nesting at Rovio.

Business trends – or, more precisely, expectations about business trends – have a way of getting ahead of themselves. #nearshoring #trends

This announcement on Wednesday could therefore lead some investors to believe that the US central bank is at the end of its rate hike cycle. #oil

Focus is set to shift from inflation to earnings season, which starts on Friday, as it will give us more insight about a forthcoming recession. #recession

Fed forecast for a mild US recession has unsettled markets, with concerns rising about the worsening economic picture in the world’s largest economy.

The good news is that if you take immediate action, you are not too late to start planning your impact assessment. #SEC #advisors

While we cannot predict the future, we should recognize that market movements and waves of volatility often echo previous patterns. #patterns #markets

US futures lifted sharply as headline CPI came in lower than expected, at 5% on an annual basis, compared to 6% in February. #markets

US CPI data is likely to show on Wednesday that inflation has peaked and the Federal Reserve must stop interest rate hikes from next month.

Investors should brace for significant volatility in global markets this quarter. #investors #markets

Small banks have now experienced about $250 billion in deposit flight while big banks have experienced about $400 billion in the last six months. #banks

feeling experienced by many individuals in today’s society on various aspects of life and is especially prevalent in the financial community. #FOMO

We are entering a new era of tech-led innovation, including quantum technologies. So, how will your business get there? #technology

Here is an insightful overview of the current and future state of rentals in the United States. #housing #rent #market

The 25bps (basis point) hike in March shows the Fed is prioritizing the use of monetary policy tools to fight inflation. #markets #inflation

Global investors are desperate for signs that China’s Xi and France’s Macron can secure better business ties between China and the EU. #markets

Through every life-stage and during specific events, he or she can help you define your goals and stick to your plan. #advisors #help

In the words of The Economist, India is getting an eye-wateringly big transport upgrade. #India #transportation

UK high-street banks that are imposing limits and restrictions on their customers who are investing in cryptocurrency have been slammed. #crypto #UK

Surging oil prices are likely to mean higher interest rates for longer as the price rally adds to inflationary pressures. #oil #interest #inflation

FedNow may accelerate the ability of depositors to remove money from banks accounts and reroute it to higher yield alternatives. #banking #Fed

President Joe Biden’s push for regulators to tighten the rules for banks is “well-intentioned but badly focused. #banks #finance

We find ourselves in, we must consider that a truer form of a recession has not occurred since the Great Recession ended in the summer of 2009. #markets

The break-up of Alibaba, the Chinese mega-conglomerate, heralds the start of a wave of enormous opportunities in China for global investors. #China

G4 central bank interventions causing a further increase in central bank balance sheets could be beneficial for gold. #banks #gold

The US dollar’s dominance is in decline as Russia and Saudi Arabia eye the Chinese yuan for oil trades. #currency #investment

A growing number of retail investors is also trading them, lured by the opportunity to gain big returns in a small window of time. #investors #strategy

Many index-based ETFs can offer meaningful degrees of active management, as measured by active share. #ETF #investing

Heightening volatility in major stock markets around the world, triggered by concerns of the global banking system, will be used by investors.

How do you then ensure success? Well, you raise the odds of succeeding by considering the following success factors. #success #views #advisors

We will explore some interesting parallels between 2008 and 2023 in the next couple of paragraphs. #markets #banks