Category: Markets

Federal Reserve Chair’s dovish stance triggers explosive rally in speculative assets Meme stocks soared nearly 40% while crypto markets exploded higher after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted at September rate cuts during his Jackson Hole speech. Arbitics senior finance analyst breaks down how this monetary pivot created a perfect storm for risk-on trading that...

In a strategic reshuffling that reverberates across two distinct industries, Harley-Davidson has named the head of a leisure-entertainment chain as its next CEO, sparking conversation about corporate identity, market adaptation, and growth strategy. As the motorcycle icon grapples with stagnating demand and a fading cultural footprint, its new leader arrives from a company undergoing its...

Japan’s economic recovery faces renewed pressure as high U.S. tariffs on autos, auto parts, and industrial metals continue to take their toll. Despite recent trade progress between Tokyo and Washington, questions linger over when agreed tariff reductions, particularly on automobiles, will actually be implemented.  With time running short ahead of a critical G7 summit, Japan’s...

Introduction Swiss financial markets are rarely the epicenter of global volatility, but that changed rapidly after a string of decisions from the U.S. administration rocked investor confidence. A fresh 39% export tariff imposed by America’s current president, alongside a sweeping directive for drugmakers to lower Medicaid prices, caused a ripple effect across Swiss equities, currency...

Retail history is filled with risky acquisitions: some transformative, many disastrous. The latest chapter in this saga: Dick’s Sporting Goods’ decision to acquire Foot Locker for $2.4 billion.  This bold move marks the company’s largest acquisition to date and comes at a time when both opportunity and uncertainty surround the retail footwear and apparel market....

 Introduction: As the race to dominate artificial intelligence accelerates, so does the demand for electricity to power massive data centers. In response, tech giants like Google are striking unprecedented energy deals and rethinking how to balance innovation with infrastructure.  With U.S. grids under mounting stress from soaring energy demands, Google’s twin strategy, curbing AI consumption...

Once hailed as the most brand-loyal automaker in the United States, Tesla is now facing a dramatic shift in consumer behavior. A mix of political controversies, intensified EV competition, and an aging product lineup has triggered a significant decline in repeat buyers.  With brand loyalty once sitting at the top of the industry, recent data...

Oil markets find themselves in a balancing act as traders assess mixed signals, from supply hikes orchestrated by OPEC+ to mounting geopolitical pressures and shifting demand dynamics. With Brent hovering near $69 per barrel and U.S. WTI settling around $65, the market narrative remains far from settled.  A combination of output expansions, rising inventories, and...

Gold’s rally in 2025 has captivated markets, outperforming major asset classes and drawing renewed attention from investors navigating a volatile macroeconomic backdrop. Yet, as inflation lingers, unemployment ticks higher, and global risks evolve, analysts are warning that gold’s current highs may not be sustainable.  A new forecast sees prices falling from record levels as economic...

After nearly three decades of relative calm, Boeing’s defense division is once again facing turbulence, this time not from the skies but from the ground. On Sunday night, approximately 3,200 union workers at Boeing’s St. Louis-area defense factories walked off the job, marking the first strike of its kind since 1996. The decision followed a...