Banks kick off US earnings season
Source: Earnings whispers
Bulk carrier ship Glory grounded in Suez Canal
Bulk carrier Glory ran aground in the Suez Canal on Monday morning, according to shipping agency Leth, which said efforts to refloat the vessel were underway. An employee of the Suez Canal Authority, who could not be named as the news had not been officially announced, told CNBC that other ships in the canal were still able to pass the grounded Glory by around 7:30 a.m. London time. The Suez Canal is one of the world’s most important waterways, with its 120 miles hosting 30% of global shipping container traffic and 12% of all global trade worth about $1 trillion annually. Source: CNBC
The World's Largest Private Equity Firms By Assets Under Management (AUM)
Source: Finimize
Amazon's revenue for 2022 is larger than the combined GDP of 70 Countries
Source: Ruben Mathisen, Leveraged Shares
Global stocks have gained $1.8tn in market cap during the 1st week of trading of the year
As the 1st week goes so goes the year? Global stocks have gained $1.8tn in market cap last week on Goldilock-ish econ data from the US – consisting of a resilient labor market set against eroding business sentiment across the economy. Source: Bloomberg, HolgerZ
Two consecutive years of negative returns for the S&P 500 are very rare
Optimism makes comeback on Wall St. Ed Yardeni is putting soft landing odds at 60% based on strong data, resilient consumers & signs of tumbling price pressures. Consecutive down years are very rare for S&P 500, having taken place on just 4 occasions since 1928. Source: Bloomberg, HolgerZ
Central banks are buying record amounts of Gold
Source: The Economist
Options Greeks Linkage
The way the option greeks are linked is not always clear. But it is essential because it affects the value of your options. This table can help you setting up trades and risk manage. Source: MenthorQ, Alessio Urban
