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Will the Federal Reserve Inject Liquidity Into the Market?

TradingKey - In recent days, consecutive selloffs in stocks and Treasuries have sent one unmistakable message: investors are afraid. The S&P 500 experienced two of its worst back-to-back days of trading since the financial crisis.
Fri, Apr 11

What Are Basis Trades That Triggered the Bond Sell-off Storm? Is a U.S. Liquidity Crisis Imminent?

TradingKey - Just ahead of the implementation of President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff policy, the U.S. witnessed a simultaneous selloff in both risk assets and traditionally safe-haven Treasuries. A key driver is the widespread use of highly leveraged "basis trades"  by hedge funds.
Fri, Apr 11

Is a Crisis of Confidence in the Dollar Coming?

TradingKey - The U.S. dollar index has dropped by approximately 6% YTD, closing at 102. However, analysts on Wall Street are still bearish on the dollar, largely in light of uncertainty of President Trump's tariff policies.
Thu, Apr 10

President Trump Accused of Insider Trading: Public Demands Congressional Investigation!

Trump's frequent changes to tariff policies and his buy recommendations for DJT have raised questions across the country. People want Congress to look into possible market manipulation or insider trading.
Thu, Apr 10

Paul Atkins Set to Become New SEC Chair, Market Buzzing with Excitement!

The Senate has approved Paul Atkins' nomination as SEC chair. The House is preparing for a final vote, which could happen as early as tonight.
Thu, Apr 10

Trump Delays Tariffs for 90 Days! Bitcoin Soars: Bounce or Reversal?

Trump’s tariff delay sparked a 12% surge in Bitcoin. Will this rally continue? 
Thu, Apr 10

Trump Put Emerges, VIX Index Plummets in Largest One-Day Drop! Is It Time to Short Volatility?

TradingKey - Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 90-day suspension of tariffs for certain countries, the CBOE VIX panic index, which had recently doubled, plummeted by 35.75%—its largest single-day decline on record. Trading in VIX-related futures and ETF products was...
Thu, Apr 10

Why Did Trump Reverse Course on Tariffs? Economic Recession or U.S. Bond Storm Too Much to Bear?

TradingKey - In less than 24 hours, U.S. President Donald Trump reversed course on his newly implemented tariff policy, announcing a 90-day suspension of reciprocal tariffs for selected countries. Analysts attribute the sudden policy U-turn to mounting pressure from plunging stock markets, bond...
Thu, Apr 10

How Trump's Tariffs Impact the Crypto Market and How Investors Should Respond

Trump’s tariffs refer to a series of trade policies rooted in an "America First" approach, primarily aimed at reducing trade deficits and boosting domestic industries by imposing high tariffs on imported goods—especially those from China.
Wed, Apr 9

Trump's Tariffs Spark Stock Market Crash, But Cathie Wood Seizes Opportunity with Two Potential Stocks!

Trump's tariffs cause a major drop in the stock market. Cathie Wood takes advantage and buys NVIDIA and Coinbase shares.
Wed, Apr 9

U.S. Stocks, Bonds, and Dollar All Hit: Under the "Schrödinger's Trump Administration," U.S. Assets No Longer Safe Havens

TradingKey - Amid the escalating risks posed by President  Trump’s asymmetrical "reciprocal tariffs" and the unpredictable nature of his policymaking—likened by some analysts to "Schrödinger’s cat"—risky assets tumbled across the board on Tuesday. Even traditional safe havens such as the U.S...
Wed, Apr 9

U.S. March CPI Preview: Will "Reciprocal Tariffs" Drive Up Inflation? Not Necessarily!

TradingKey - On 10 April 2025, the United States will release its Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for March. Market consensus forecasts suggest that the year-over-year (YoY) increases for headline CPI and core CPI will reach 2.6% and 3.0%, respectively, down from the prior readings of 2.8% and 3.1%.
Wed, Apr 9

Intensifying U.S.-China Tariff War: Yuan Depreciation in Motion as Exchange Rate Hits Record Low

In addition to imposing counter-tariffs, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) appears to be pursuing an orderly depreciation of the yuan, having lowered the currency’s central parity rate of the yuan against the U.S. dollar for five consecutive trading days.
Wed, Apr 9

Trump Raises Tariffs! Japanese Stocks and Cryptocurrencies Hit a Wall!

Trump increased tariffs on China to 104%. This triggered another wave of selling. Japanese stocks and cryptocurrencies turned from gains to losses.
Wed, Apr 9

U.S. Stock Rebound Fizzles as VIX Soars; Navarro Warns Tariff War to Escalate Further!

TradingKey - On the eve of the implementation of the U.S. reciprocal tariffs, hopes for successful trade negotiations briefly lifted investor sentiment, propelling the S&P 500 up 4% in early trading. However, the Trump administration’s firm commitment to its tariff strategy soon underscored the...
Wed, Apr 9

Alibaba's AI Reboot: The Undervalued Bet on China's Cloud Leader

TradingKey - Alibaba Cloud’s non-GAAP revenue grew 11% YoY, with AI products posting triple-digit growth for six straight quarters, driven by surging enterprise inference demand.
Wed, Apr 9

Wall Street Warns of U.S. Recession; Former NY Fed Chief Suggests Stagflation Could Be the Best Scenario

TradingKey - Donald Trump has made tariffs a cornerstone of his second term strategy, announcing reciprocal tariffs last week affecting all countries.
Tue, Apr 8

Oil Below $40 Isn’t a Joke! Tariffs Hit the Global Economy, and OPEC Throws in the Towel

TradingKey - Following a plunge in international oil prices to their lowest levels in four years, Goldman Sachs has presented an extreme scenario: Brent crude oil falling below $40 per barrel.
Tue, Apr 8

U.S. SEC to Hold Roundtable Meeting on April 11: Will Altcoin Spot ETFs Finally Break Through?

The U.S. SEC is set to hold its first roundtable meeting of the year. The altcoin spot ETF could be a key topic of discussion. 
Tue, Apr 8

What is a Steepening Yield Curve? How to Choose Short-Term and Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETFs?

U.S. Treasuries are universally regarded as the "king of safe-haven assets," offering "risk-free returns" during periods of economic crises, financial turmoil, and geopolitical conflict. Compared to other safe-haven instruments—such as gold, the Japanese yen, the Swiss franc, or sovereign bonds...
Tue, Apr 8
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