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Fed Rate Cut Expectations Waver, COMEX Gold Futures Positioning Hits Record High as Institutional Bulls and Bears Intensify
CFTC data shows COMEX gold futures net long positioning at an all-time high, with prices breaking key resistance. Amid fluctuating rate cut expectations, we analyze the institutional tug-of-war and key future variables and risks.
Hang Seng Index Rebounds 1.2% to Retake 18,000 as Tencent Leads Blue-Chip Gains, Short-Term Sentiment Improves
Hong Kong stocks rallied on Tuesday morning, with the Hang Seng Index climbing 1.2% to reclaim the 18,000-point level, led by Tencent and other tech heavyweights. Analysts note positive technical signals but caution that volume confirmation and external uncertainties remain key.
Bitcoin cold-wallet attack spreads to 4,500 addresses as losses near $89 million
Galaxy Research flagged a third wave of sweeps tied to weak Coldcard-generated keys, with the attacker now targeting smaller balances and changing how funds are collected onchain.
12 of 16 utility stocks beat EPS estimates this week: Earnings Scorecard
Data center power boom in focus as 12 of 16 utility stocks beat EPS estimates this week: Earnings Scorecard
Gold Hits Record High, But Options Market Signals Rising Hedging Demand
As gold breaks key levels, put option implied volatility surges, reflecting increased institutional hedging. Analyzing derivatives signals to gauge pullback risks and long-term support.
Hong Kong Stocks Reclaim 20,000 Points as Southbound Inflows Hit Three-Month High; Institutions Favor Further Rebound
Hong Kong stocks rebounded to reclaim the 20,000-point mark, with southbound net inflows reaching a three-month high. Analysts cite low valuations and policy optimism, recommending focus on tech and high-dividend sectors while monitoring earnings recovery.
Minnesota Crypto ATM Ban Goes into Effect After Reported $1M Losses
Under a Minnesota law, crypto ATM operators had until Aug. 1 to deactivate any machines accessible to the public, but have until Dec. 31 to physically remove them.
SA Asks: Will SpaceX buy a major US wireless carrier? (SPCX:NASDAQ)
Seeking Alpha analysts assess whether SpaceX could move to buy a major U.S. carrier for its Starlink wireless serviceâcosts, regulation, partnerships, and spectrum options.
Gold Hits Record Highs as Safe-Haven Funds Flood Options Market, Derivatives Open Interest Surges
Gold prices have soared to new records amid geopolitical tensions and rate-cut expectations, driving a surge in futures and options open interest. This article analyzes capital flows, market dynamics, and potential risks ahead.
Hong Kong Stocks Surge as Southbound Inflows Hit Three-Month High
Hong Kong's three major indices closed higher today, with the Hang Seng Index and the H-shares Index both advancing, while southbound capital inflows reached a three-month high. Analysts interpret the market sentiment recovery, focusing on valuation repair and improved liquidity expectations.
Bank of Italy research suggests stablecoins aren't necessarily cheaper for remittances
A Bank of Italy study found stablecoin remittances aren't systematically cheaper than traditional money transfers, with fiat on- and off-ramps accounting for most of the cost.
Utilities Sector Slips in July: Constellation Surges, Alliant Drops as Divergence Widens
U.S. utilities stocks fell in July, with Constellation Energy leading gains and Alliant Energy suffering the steepest decline. This article analyzes the impact of interest rates, regulation, and power demand, and looks ahead to sector divergence trends.
Gold Hits Record Highs, Options Market Bets on $3,000: Implied Volatility and Strike Price Analysis
Gold options market focuses on the $3,000 key level as implied volatility rises and call option open interest concentrates. Analysis of trading strategies and risks under geopolitical tensions and rate cut expectations.
Hong Kong Stock Connect New Rules Take Effect: Southbound Funds Surge into Tencent and Alibaba, Boosting Tech Liquidity
On the first day of the new Stock Connect rules, southbound capital accelerated into tech heavyweights like Tencent and Alibaba, lifting the Hang Seng Tech Index. The changes aim to optimize the connect mechanism and deepen cross-border market integration.
Tokenized stock trading surged 288% in July, but one QQQ token drove most of it
Without that QQQ token, July volume for tokenized equities would be roughly $2.03 billion, about 30% below June’s total.
Earnings scoreboard: 88% of real estate names beat revenue estimates this week (VICI:NYSE)
REIT earnings were resilient as high mortgage rates, Sun Belt migration and data center demand lifted results.
Gold Futures Hit Record High as Call Option Open Interest Surges: Institutional Hedging Strategies Explained
Gold futures have surged to record highs amid rising geopolitical tensions and shifting monetary policy expectations, with a notable spike in call option open interest. This article analyzes institutional hedging strategies and market outlook.
Hang Seng Hits Year High as Southbound Inflows Surpass HK$10B: What's Next for Hong Kong Stocks?
The Hang Seng Index hit a new yearly high today, driven by a record single-day net inflow of over HK$10 billion from southbound capital. This article analyzes the factors behind the accelerated southbound flows and their support for the index, while offering an outlook on the market's trajectory.
SEC to review Nasdaq bitcoin options approval after CME challenge
CME argues that because bitcoin is a commodity, options tied to its value fall under CFTC jurisdiction, not the SEC's authority.
Earnings Scorecard: 27 of 29 Industrial companies top EPS expectations (XLI:NYSEARCA)
Industrial earnings roundup: Boeing, UPS, Quanta, L3Harris & more.