#market-outlook

#market-outlook

For Q2, analysts forecast EPS of $2.89 on $2.67 billion in revenue, both modestly down year-over-year, indicating challenges in the luxury housing market.

"After a poor first six months, operating results showed signs of recovery during the second half of 2024. Excluding the Car Assembly division, annual turnover is the highest ever."

"You may be skeptical, thinking that higher interest rates, tariffs are...more important than the specifics of this home improvement chain. I disagree. To me, this is when you keep the faith."

The Mexican peso demonstrated remarkable resilience amid negative signals from the industrial sector, but faces considerable challenges in the near-term, especially from U.S. economic uncertainties.

Wetherspoons sales growth slowed slightly in the second quarter but still remained solid with robust trading over the key Christmas period. It's a delicate balance.

"Initially, it leans toward concern over liquidity and potential contagion to other areas; however, addressing these issues could create new opportunities for the market."

Gold prices have remained strong following yesterday's rally to record highs, amid increasing expectations for more monetary easing and declining consumer confidence in the U.S.

Investors keen on BoJ announcement for any signals on reducing monthly bond purchases and impact on yen selling pressure.