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The prospects of blockchain companies are closely related to the cryptocurrency market. Given the high risk and uncertainty surrounding the crypto space, it could be wise to avoid fundamentally weak blockchain stocks Block (SQ), Riot Platforms (RIOT), and HIVE Blockchain (HIVE). Read more….

Asian shares are trading mixed as investors take a wait-and-see view on the week ahead that’s full of reports on some of the market’s biggest worries, including stubbornly high inflation across the economy

Gold prices bounced back and managed to stay buoyant on Monday as Asian stocks advanced while investors awaited key US inflation data due later this week that could influence the Federal Reserve's (Fed) monetary policy stance.

A Federal Reserve report shows that banks raised their lending standards for business and consumer loans in the aftermath of three large bank failures

While the stock market volatility is expected to remain as inflation is still above the Fed’s target and the job market remains strong, fundamentally strong stocks Lear (LEA) and Fiesta Restaurant Group (FRGI) look poised to outperform the market. Keep reading.

Higher interest rates are beneficial for the financial industry. However, not all financial companies can capitalize on the current interest rate environment. Given the lingering macroeconomic concerns, it could be wise to avoid fundamentally weak financial stocks BRP Group (BRP), Forge Global Holdings (FRGE), and Argo Blockchain (ARBK). Read more….

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June S&P 500 futures (ESM23) are up +0.02%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM23) are down -0.11% this morning as market participants awaited crucial U.S. inflation data that could influence the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy stance.

Asian shares have begun the week mostly higher after a widespread rally on Wall Street partly spurred by Apple's report of better profit than expected

Local economists are predicting the Bank of Thailand will increase its policy rate to a terminal level of 2% this month after estimating the Fed's funds rate has already peaked.

The investment atmosphere for Thai stocks is likely to remain downbeat this month following the recent US interest rate hike that could exacerbate the banking crisis in that nation, says Tisco Securities.