Weekly Report CW 39
Weekly Report CW 39 After hitting new record highs on Monday, US equities were lower for two straight days. After the market closed on Tuesday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell remarked in a speech that equity prices appear to be „fairly highly valued.“ He emphasized the Fed’s intention to proceed cautiously with interest rate cuts, […]
US-Notenbank Fed senkt Leitzins
Fed cuts rates for the first time since December On Wednesday evening (CET), the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) delivered its first interest rate cut since December 2024, lowering the target range by 25 basis points to 4.00%–4.25%, consistent with analysts’ expectations. At the same time, Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled, that additional rate adjustments may […]
Weekly Report CW 37
Weekly Report CW 37 Last Friday’s weak US labor market data pushed the price of gold to a new record high of USD 3,674. A key factor behind the surge was the weakening U.S. dollar, which boosted demand for the precious metal. There was also significant movement on the crypto market: Bitcoin climbed to its […]
Autonomous mobility in Munich: Launch in 2026
Autonomous mobility in Munich: Launch in 2026 Uber and Momenta plan to begin testing Level 4 autonomous vehicles in Munich in 2026. Level 4 refers to fully driverless vehicles that operate without a safety driver, within a defined geographic area. The tests will initially be conducted with safety personnel on board and later proceed fully […]
Weekly Report CW 36
Weekly Report CW 36 Global equity markets started the first week of September on a cautious note but managed to stabilize as the week progressed. Alphabet’s stock emerged as a key outperformer: its stock jumped 9% after multiple analysts raised their price targets, making it the top single-day gainer in both the S&P 500 and […]
Wenn Technologie unseren Schlaf verbessert
When technology improves our sleep Restful sleep is an underestimated factor for success, both in terms of health and business. It is the cornerstone of health, performance, and overall well-being Eight Sleep’s latest round of financing, amounting to $100 million, highlights the growing significance of this topic. With its AI-powered Sleep Agent, the company has […]
Weekly Report CW 35
Weekly Report CW 35 In the final week of August, global stock markets are lacking clear direction. The DAX continues to move sideways, hovering around the 24,000-point level. Nvidia’s latest earnings report, released yesterday, failed to provide fresh momentum. Despite solid results, the stock declined, pressured by a cautious outlook for the upcoming quarter.Oil prices […]
Weekly Report CW 33
Weekly Report CW 33 U.S. stocks surged this week, with both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching fresh all-time highs. The S&P 500 closed above the 6,400 mark for the first time ever, buoyed by a better-than-expected consumer price report. The data bolstered expectations of a potential interest rate cut as early as September. Additional […]
Weekly Report CW 32
Weekly Report CW 32 The past week saw mixed performance across US markets. On Monday, US benchmark equity indices started the week on a strong note, with all major indexes posting gains of well over 1%. However, sentiment turned on Tuesday following weaker-than-expected data from the US services sector and renewed tariff discussions, leading to […]
Weekly Report CW 31
Weekly Report CW 31 – Mixed Markets & Rate Cut Expectations The U.S. stock markets were mixed last week – while the Nasdaq reached a new all-time high, other indices showed caution.A new trade agreement between the U.S. and Europe sparked optimism. At the same time, the U.S. Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged. However, […]