Master instructor, Mike McMahon, joins Merlin for a look at why he believes the Top for the year is in for the equity markets. He points to several factors which should start a nice, and much needed, correction! Later the duo take a look at Gold, Texas Instruments, Apple, and several other stocks. While he sees a good correction coming, he also is quick to point out that he is bullish on the markets going forward!
Editors’ Picks
EUR/USD tumbles out of recent range, tests below 1.0770 as markets flee into safe havens
EUR/USD slid below the 1.0670 level on Tuesday after an unexpected uptick in US wages growth reignited fears of sticky inflation, chopping down rate cut expectations and sending investors into safe haven bids.
GBP/USD holds below 1.2500 ahead of Fed rate decision
The GBP/USD pair holds below 1.2490 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The downtick of the major pair is supported by the stronger US Dollar amid the cautious mood ahead of the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision later on Wednesday.
USD/JPY holds higher ground near 158.00, Fed in focus
USD/JPY holds the rebound near 158.00 in Asian trading on Wednesday. The US Dollar remains on the bid amid a risk-off market environment, underpinning the major. The interest rate differential between Japan and the US is likely to maintain a bullish pressure on the pair ahead of the Fed decision.
Editors’ Picks
AUD/USD stays defensive below 0.6500 ahead of Fed
AUD/USD is on the back foot below 0.6500, consolidating the previous decline early Wednesday. China's holiday-led thin conditions and pre-Fed policy decision caution trading leave Aussie traders on the edge.
USD/JPY holds higher ground near 158.00, Fed in focus
USD/JPY holds the rebound near 158.00 in Asian trading on Wednesday. The US Dollar remains on the bid amid a risk-off market environment, underpinning the major. The interest rate differential between Japan and the US is likely to maintain a bullish pressure on the pair ahead of the Fed decision.
Gold snaps two-day losing streak above $2,280 ahead of Fed rate decision
Gold price posts modest gains around $2,288 on Wednesday during the Asian session. The precious metal edges higher as markets turn to a cautious mood ahead of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting on Wednesday.
Bitcoin price dips into $60K range as spot traders flock to Coinbase Lightning Network
Bitcoin price slid lower on Tuesday during the opening hours of the New York session, dipping its toes into a crucial chart area. It comes as markets continue to digest the performance of Hong exchange-traded funds after their first day of issuance.
Federal Reserve meeting preview: The stock market expects the worst
US stocks are a sea of red on Tuesday as a mixture of fundamental data and jitters ahead of the Fed meeting knock risk sentiment. The economic backdrop to this meeting is not ideal for stock market bulls.
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