In January, the SEC approved the trading of 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs on the 11th. This approval allows investors to diversify their portfolios with crypto exposure without worrying about the complicated issues of custody. Microsoft had overtaken Apple as the most valuable company for the first time since 2021, which may be largely due to its investment in generative AI, including a stake in ChatGPT. The EV sector also faces fierce competition;...

China's CPI growth was the weakest since the global financial crisis at -0.8% YoY in January. Equally dismal was the PPI reading of -3.4% YoY. There does seem to be a bit of activity in the services sector with slight price growth there but CPI for consumer goods was down -1.7% YoY, and PPI for consumer durables down -2.3% YoY.
China can look to support the stock market through various measures, but it is hard to ignore the economic reality. The Evergrande liquidation will be a drawn out process...

According to some traders, it seems like July has brought an early Christmas for the market. The Nasdaq is displaying notable gains, and the Dow closed higher for 13 straight sessions through 26th, July. Moreover, corporate earnings continue to pour in, especially from various tech companies on the horizon. This influx of earnings might be seen as a big test for the ongoing tech-stock rally.
In this edition of the Monthly Journal, we will dive deep into the c...

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