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Trading Desk: Nvidia Earnings Paint a Complex Picture

In a recent financial disclosure, AI chip giant Nvidia reported an impressive 69% surge in sales, yet the company also flagged escalating geopolitical tensions as a growing concern for its future.  The heart of the matter is the intricate relationship between technological innovation and international

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Trading Desk: Worried About Treasury Yields? How To Deal

Understanding the interplay between government policy, judicial rulings, and bond market dynamics is crucial for investors in the sector. Recent developments highlight the complex and often contradictory forces at play, demanding a vigilant and informed approach to your investment strategy. Understanding the Shifting Macro Environment

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Trading Desk: Why Earnings Season is Such a Big Deal

Earnings season rolls around every few months, and that’s a big deal in the financial world. It’s when companies finally pull back the curtain and show everyone how they’ve been doing financially. You can think of it like a public report card — everyone gets

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Trading Desk: Bond Market Under Pressure as the Narrative Shifts

The financial markets are experiencing a significant shift in sentiment, moving away from optimism surrounding trade developments towards a growing apprehension over the nation’s burgeoning debt. This shift in the tale is manifesting as heightened jitters in the bond market, pushing long-term Treasury yields to

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Trading Desk: Watch Bonds, Not The Fed

The recent fluctuations in the bond market serve as a stark reminder of its power to influence fiscal policy. A class of investors often called “bond vigilantes,” are demonstrating their potential to shape the economic landscape, particularly regarding the proposed tax cuts and their impact

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Trading Desk: Moody’s Downgrade Ends The Suspense

Wall Street responded with a dip in stock prices and a rise in Treasury yields following Moody’s Ratings’ decision to lower the U.S. credit rating to AA1 from its previous AAA status. The agency pointed to increasing government debt and a growing interest burden as

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