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Macro Environment

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cryptocurrency1 year ago

"Debunking the Bitcoin Halving Hype: Analysts' Insights"

Markus Thielen, co-founder of 10x Research, predicts that Bitcoin could drop to as low as $50,000 in the short term due to bearish signals and macroeconomic uncertainty, with the upcoming halving event on April 20th unlikely to drive prices up significantly. He attributes the recent slowdown in ETF flows and sell-off in crypto assets to the macro environment, particularly the inflation reports, and anticipates a consolidation period before a potential recovery towards the end of the year. Thielen cautions against assuming the halving will be a bullish event, emphasizing that previous post-halving cycles were driven by positive macro factors rather than the halving itself.

finance2 years ago

Navigating Uncertain Waters: Insights on Earnings Season for US Banks

The earnings season has started off strong, with S&P 500 companies beating Wall Street's expectations by an average of 9% on earnings per share. After two quarters of declines, EPS for S&P 500 companies is up 1% compared to the same quarter last year, indicating that the earnings recession may be over. Despite macro headwinds such as inflation and interest rate policy, RBC Capital raised its S&P 500 EPS forecast. However, the macro picture remains choppy, with companies highlighting the impact of macro uncertainty on demand and spending. Despite these concerns, the numbers reported by companies are driving stock action, with investors focusing on strong profits rather than geopolitical tensions.