As the world of finance remains ever-volatile, key players like Tesla and Netflix are in the spotlight with their recent earnings reports. But that's not all that's shaking the markets: oil prices are surging amidst geopolitical tensions, while the $EURUSD pair takes cues from Fed Chairman Powell's insights. Furthermore, as US Treasury bond yields ascend, investors are keenly observing the potential impacts on the Dollar's strength.
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Surging bond yields are the stock market's biggest problem now
Treasury yields have surged, with the 10-year Treasury rate reaching 4.9%, its highest since 2007, causing a decline in stock prices. As investors offload bonds, prices drop and yields ascend. The market's trajectory toward a significant 5% for the 10-year yields is acting as a psychological magnet, reminiscent of how Dow 30,000 had a similar pull for investors in 2020.
Although history suggests stocks might rally towards the end of the year, the ongoing bond sell-off could jeopardize the otherwise robust year for equity markets. The rapid pace of change in bond prices and rates is unsettling for investors, as bonds are traditionally viewed as a stable asset.
This upheaval in bond values is underscored by the Federal Reserve's current rate-hiking cycle.
Tesla ($TSLA) third-quarter earnings slow, missing forecasts
Tesla experienced a decline in third-quarter earnings, not meeting Wall Street's projections. The company's adjusted earnings were $2.3 billion, a 37% decrease from the previous year, marking the lowest profit in two years. While earnings of 73 cents a share were anticipated, Tesla reported 66 cents a share.
Their third-quarter revenue, although up by 9% from the prior year at $23.4 billion, fell short of the anticipated $24.1 billion. Amid increasing competition in the electric vehicle sector, Tesla has reduced its vehicle prices to enhance sales.
Profit margins have slimmed down, with a notable decrease in gross margin to 17.9% and adjusted automotive margin (excluding regulatory credits sales) dropping to around 18%.
Oil prices surge amid Iran-Israel tensions and drop in US stockpiles
Oil prices saw a significant rise following Iran's call for a crude embargo against Israel in the wake of the Israeli-Hamas conflict and a noticeable decrease in US stockpiles indicating heightened crude demand. Brent crude surpassed $91 per barrel with an almost 2% increase, while West Texas Intermediate similarly spiked, trading over $88 per barrel.
The backdrop to this includes Iran's reaction to a bombing incident in Gaza and global concerns over potential disruptions to Iran's daily oil output affecting global crude prices.
Following a speech by Fed Chairman Powell, the EUR/USD pair experienced fluctuations, showing a downward trend. On Wednesday, increased US Treasury bond yields and a cautious market atmosphere strengthened the US Dollar, causing the EUR/USD to lose momentum.
By early Thursday, the pair was consolidating below 1.0550, with indicators suggesting a cautious outlook among investors. If the currency pair dips further, it could approach key support levels near 1.0500, while a rise might face resistance around 1.0570 before possibly reaching 1.0600.
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