Alan Long

TradingKey - The US will release its August retail sales data on Wednesday (September 16) Eastern Time. Following a noticeable slowdown in consumer spending in July, markets expect retail sales to resume growth in August. With the Federal Reserve scheduled to announce its September interest rate decision just hours after the data release, this retail sales report will not only reflect the resilience of US third-quarter consumption, but may also influence market expectations regarding the Fed's future interest rate path.

TradingKey - Oracle (ORCL) has seen its stock price weaken noticeably in recent trading. Following the release of its latest financial results, ORCL initially surged in after-hours trading on rapid OCI growth and robust AI orders. However, after opening above $164 on September 11, the stock quickly retreated and fell a further 3.65% on September 14, breaking below the $150 mark to close at $144.79 after touching an intraday low of $141.01. Compared to its recent high of $170.70 on September 8, the stock has essentially erased its short-term gains.

TradingKey - On September 14, Eastern Time, the three major U.S. stock indices closed lower across the board. AI industry executives collectively called for a slowdown in the development of advanced models, prompting the market to reassess the outlook for AI capital expenditures and chip demand. Mea

TradingKey - On September 9, copper prices hit an all-time high of $14,854, but subsequent changes in U.S. refined copper tariff policy triggered a sharp drop on Thursday, with prices plunging 4.48% on the day to close at $14,169.

TradingKey - Microsoft (MSFT) and Amazon (AMZN) are both among the most influential companies in the global technology sector and primary beneficiaries of the wave of artificial intelligence and cloud computing. However, the two companies differ significantly in their business models, profitability structures, and future growth trajectories. For long-term investors, which is the better investment, Microsoft or Amazon?

TradingKey - SpaceX (SPCX) stock recently entered a short-term period of high-level consolidation after breaking above $150. However, as the shares confirmed a breakout above $150 this Wednesday, further upside potential has been unlocked, paving the way to test the resistance level at $172.

TradingKey - As of the Asian trading session on September 11, gold prices (XAUUSD) maintained a weak consolidation today, trading near $4,320, after dropping sharply to around $4,300 on Thursday. The U.S. August PPI data released showed a rebound in producer price pressures, while international oil prices surged over 7% in a single day, pushing U.S. Treasury yields and the U.S. dollar higher in tandem. Markets are currently awaiting tonight's August CPI release to further gauge whether the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates next week.

TradingKey - After the market close on September 10 Eastern Time, Oracle (ORCL) released its Q1 fiscal 2027 financial report, with the latest results significantly exceeding market expectations as its AI cloud business continued to expand rapidly. Oracle's stock fell 5.38% to $152.94 during regular trading that day, but market sentiment quickly reversed following the earnings release, sending shares up over 4% in after-hours trading to near $159.

TradingKey - International oil prices continued to rise rapidly this week. On Thursday Eastern Time, WTI crude (USOIL) broke above the $100 per barrel mark to settle at $103.94, up 7.51%; Brent crude (UKOIL) surged 7.43% to $109.30, reaching an intraday high of $109.68 and nearing the $110 threshold, with both benchmark oil prices climbing to their highest levels since May.

TradingKey - On September 10, Eastern Time, the three major U.S. stock indices fell for the fourth consecutive trading day. The U.S. August PPI showed that upstream price pressures continued to rise, while international oil prices surged further, with WTI crude breaking back above $100 per barrel, b

TradingKey - Nvidia (NVDA) recently announced that it will partner with Australian cloud computing and data center companies, including Firmus, CDC, NEXTDC, and AirTrunk, aiming to build up to 2GW of AI data center capacity by 2027. The project will utilize the Nvidia DSX platform, with partners responsible for data center construction and operations, while Nvidia provides GPU computing, networking, software, and overall AI infrastructure technology.

TradingKey - On Friday, September 11 (ET), the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the August Consumer Price Index (CPI), the last major inflation report before the Federal Reserve's September 15–16 policy meeting. Against the backdrop of August nonfarm payrolls coming in significantly stronger than expected, international oil prices surging above $100, and U.S. Treasury yields remaining elevated, this CPI report could directly influence market expectations regarding whether the Fed will raise interest rates in September.

TradingKey - Barclays recently raised its year-end 2026 target for the S&P 500 from 7,800 to 7,950 points, representing approximately 4% upside from the index's close of 7,636 points on September 9. The bank also maintained its positive outlook on U.S. equities over the medium to long term, projecting that the S&P 500 could reach 8,800 points by the end of 2027.

TradingKey - On September 9, Eastern Time, the three major US stock indices continued to close lower. An escalation in the Middle East conflict pushed Brent crude past $100 per barrel, with rising energy prices further exacerbating market concerns over persistent inflation. Meanwhile, the US 10-year

TradingKey - The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the August Producer Price Index (PPI) on September 10 at 8:30 a.m. ET. Against the backdrop of significantly stronger-than-expected August nonfarm payrolls, a rising probability of a September Fed rate hike, and international oil prices returning to $100, this release will serve as a crucial indicator for gauging U.S. inflationary pressures this week and offer further insights ahead of the August CPI data due a day later.

TradingKey - According to Reuters, OpenAI recently stated that it is deepening its semiconductor partnership with Samsung Electronics, with both parties engaging in joint production and R&D for the next-generation chips currently being developed by OpenAI, further expanding their scope of cooperatio

TradingKey - As of the Asian session on September 9, gold prices (XAUUSD) maintained a weak intraday rebound, rising about 0.36% on the day to trade near $4,370, pulling back significantly from last week's high of $4,510. Following stronger-than-expected US August employment data, expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike in September have increased. Meanwhile, with international oil prices approaching $100, investors are awaiting this week's US PPI and CPI data for further direction on gold prices.

TradingKey - As of early Asian trading on September 9, international oil prices continued to trend higher. Brent crude (UKOIL) touched an intraday high of $99.67, standing just shy of the $100 mark, while WTI crude (USOIL) rose to a high of $94.78. Brent crude has accumulated a gain of over 9% in September, primarily driven by the further escalation of the U.S.-Iran military conflict and rising risks to Middle East oil supply.

TradingKey - On September 8, US Eastern Time, the three major US stock indices closed lower across the board, with the Dow dropping over 1%. Further escalation in Middle East tensions pushed international oil prices close to $100, heightening market concerns over energy prices reigniting inflation.

TradingKey - Intel's (INTC) foundry business is further deepening its High-NA EUV collaboration with ASML. ASML recently stated that it will collaborate with major chipmakers, including Intel, Nvidia (NVDA), TSMC (TSM), and Samsung Electronics, to develop larger photomasks to advance the deployment of next-generation High-NA EUV equipment for manufacturing large-scale AI and data center chips.