The oil market saw a rebound after a period of soft trading, driven by global tensions. Brent prices surged to $86/bbl following a terrorist attack in Russia, while ongoing drone strikes on Russian refineries by Ukraine kept the oil market's risk premium elevated. In the US, the number of oil rigs decreased slightly, reaching 509 for the week ended March 22, 2024.
L'Oréal operates globally, with a presence in over 150 countries. It owns a wide portfolio of brands catering to various segments of the beauty market, ranging from mass-market to luxury products.
Boeing is an American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, satellites, and telecommunications equipment. Recently manufacturing issues have been playing havoc with Boeing’s delivery schedules and confidence has been hit, weighing on share prices.
Gold serves as a renowned inflation hedge due to its intrinsic properties and historical performance during periods of rising prices. Gold operates as an inflation hedge as gold possesses inherent value that transcends currencies and economic fluctuations.
McDonald's has also prioritized innovation in its operations, marketing, and technology. Initiatives like drive-thrus, mobile ordering, and delivery services have helped the company stay relevant in an increasingly digital world. Despite facing occasional controversies regarding its impact on public health and the environment, McDonald's remains a dominant force in the global food industry, with a strong brand presence and a massive customer base.
The moves in the USDCAD are impacted by a complex interplay of commodity prices (Canada is a major oil exporter), monetary policy divergences between the Bank of Canada and the Federal Reserve, incoming economic data points centering around growth and inflation dynamics, as well as broader global trends for the USD.
Capgemini is a prominent multinational corporation specializing in consulting, technology, professional, and outsourcing services. Renowned for its expertise in digital transformation, Capgemini assists businesses in leveraging technology to navigate the complexities of the modern market landscape.
YUM! Brands is a leading global restaurant company that owns, operates, and franchises a portfolio of iconic brands. Their primary focus is on quick-service restaurants (QSR) across various cuisines. Yum! Brands is the powerhouse behind...
On March 12 we have the hotly anticipated US CPI print. So, here's the outlook on the US CPI report coming up. Markets expect headline CPI to rise around 0.4% in February, and core inflation to go up by about 0.3%. Traders are getting more hawkish on rate hikes after January's CPI jump, and they'll be keeping a close eye on February's numbers to fine-tune their predictions.
One of the great features of Seasonax is the event feature which allows us to see historic moves in instruments over key economic data releases. One data release hotly anticipated this Friday is the US labour market report on Friday.
