Leon Watkins

Leon Watkins is an insightful macroeconomic specialist holding a Master in Arts in Business from BFI Vienna. He worked for 15 years for large institutions and corporations, notably as a professional daily trader in iCrowdFinance and BlackRock as a product manager.

Stock market patterns in Europe not following Asian trends

Stock Market Patterns in Europe Not Following Asian Trends

European stock market patterns have been somewhat sideways, showing little change. Looking at the Stoxx 600 index, we see very little variation. Minor fluctuations are evident in certain sectors, with healthcare rising by 0.4% and oil dropping by 0.4%. Currently, the index is hovering around 480. Even the best day-trading stocks did not see significant …

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S&P 500 index futures stay near high point

S&P 500 Index Futures Stay Near High Point

The S&P 500 index futures have remained relatively stable this Wednesday. The index appears to be approaching an all-time high, attracting the interest of many investors. Similarly, Nasdaq 100 futures showed little movement, while the Dow Jones experienced a minor decline of 0.08% in index futures. The previous day witnessed a strong performance in the …

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ETH profits may have implications for crypto

A Look at Coin Holders for Bitcoin vs Ethereum

The ongoing debate of bitcoin vs ethereum sees Ethereum consistently ranking second behind Bitcoin in coin value. However, Ethereum is making strides in a critical area: the proportion of its coin held by long-term investors. This could be a key factor in the bitcoin vs ethereum comparison, as Ethereum’s long-term holder rate has reached record …

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Stock market outlook leaves fund managers nervous

Stock Market Outlook Leaves Fund Managers Nervous

The US Federal Reserve recently made a significant announcement regarding interest rates. The central bank plans to make three different rate cuts in 2024, which has already affected stocks. Understandably, this stock market rally has left some stock fund managers nervous. The sudden change in the stock market outlook means that stocks could become quite …

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Bitcoin bull run fails to occur on Christmas

Bitcoin Bull Run Fails to Occur on Christmas

Bitcoin’s value failed to rise this Christmas, defying analysts’ expectations. This is surprising considering the positive sentiment traditionally associated with Christmas, a time when families gather and there is typically a festive mood in the stock and currency markets. One might have expected a Bitcoin bull run during this period. Normally, stocks undergo a “Santa …

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