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Recently, the actions of the Bank of Japan have attracted considerable market attention. At the end of last month, the central bank once again held steady, maintaining interest rates at 0.75%, which was in line with expectations, but three members of the committee advocated for a rate hike, indicating that there are internal voices in favor of tightening. Even more interestingly, the central bank simultaneously raised inflation expectations and lowered economic growth forecasts, reflecting concerns over geopolitical risks.
The central bank governor stated at the press conference that if inflat

Recently, I noticed a pretty interesting phenomenon—the Renminbi’s appreciation rally is really coming both suddenly and ferociously. After it broke 7.0 at the end of last year, this year’s start has been completely unstoppable, and it even surged to 6.81, setting a new high in nearly three years.
To be honest, the logic behind this rally is fairly solid. China’s exports have shown strong resilience; last year, the trade surplus hit a historical high of $1.2 trillion, up 20%. This figure is comparable to the GDP scale of one of the world’s top 20 economies. And into this year, this momentum ha

Recently, I’ve been pondering a question: why are so many people so fond of high-dividend stocks? It’s not hard to understand—companies that pay stable dividends usually represent solid business models and healthy cash flows. Even Warren Buffett allocates more than half of his assets into such stocks. But for beginners just starting to invest in dividend-paying stocks, there are often two questions: Will stock prices definitely drop on the ex-dividend date? Should I buy before or after the ex-dividend date?
I’ve found that many people have a misconception about stock price drops on the ex-divi

Recently, the trend in copper prices has really been worth paying attention to. From the end of last year to now, copper prices have been oscillating around $12,000, with an increase of over 50%, but many people still haven't fully understood what's behind this.
Why is copper so popular? Simply put, it's one word—electrification. Electric vehicle sales surged by 30% last year, with each EV using four times more copper than traditional fuel vehicles. AI data centers are even more extreme; a single large center requires thousands of tons of copper for cooling and power distribution. Plus, the gl

Just recently, someone asked me what RSI is, so I might as well organize the core points of this indicator.
Honestly, if you're just starting to get into technical analysis, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is definitely a must-learn. This tool is simple to use but quite powerful; many traders rely on it as a reference for judging buy and sell timing.
The logic behind RSI is quite straightforward: it compares the magnitude of recent upward and downward price movements over a certain period to see which side is stronger. The calculation isn't complicated either—select a period (usually 14 days

I only just realized recently that my understanding of US stock market opening hours is still a bit mixed up, so I decided to organize what I’ve figured out over the years.
To be honest, when I first started buying US stocks, the biggest thing that bothered me was the time difference. In Taiwan, US stock market opening hours are actually at night. Under standard time, they run from 10:30 PM to 5:00 AM the next day; under daylight saving time, they shift one hour earlier to 9:30 PM to 4:00 AM. The US adjusts for daylight saving time between winter and summer every year, but we in Asia don’t, so

Recently, I’ve come across a rather concerning phenomenon: behind the rise and fall of international oil prices, there are actually deeper pressures facing the global economy.
At the beginning of this month, WTI crude oil stayed steadily above $100 for several consecutive trading days, and market sentiment was bullish. But what’s truly worrying isn’t how high oil prices rise, but that the “second-order effects” brought by high oil prices are gradually starting to show. The US April CPI rose 3.8% year over year, reaching the highest level since last year; the PPI also accelerated to 6%, rising

Recently, I've been watching the yen exchange rate trend, and I found that USD/JPY is still fluctuating between 152 and 160. It's almost the end of May, and the yen still hasn't shown much improvement. At the end of April, it nearly approached the 160 level, which was a bit painful.
After taking a closer look at the underlying reasons, it's mainly supported by the US-Japan interest rate differential. Although the Bank of Japan raised rates to 0.75% at the end of last year, US interest rates are higher, leading many to borrow low-interest yen to invest in dollar assets, naturally pushing the ye

Recently, I’ve been looking at the ten-year trend chart of the Japanese Yen and only then realized how dire this once-safe haven has become. From 2012, when the Yen was 80 per US dollar, it has depreciated all the way to around 160 in 2024, and this decline is truly historic.
I’ve summarized several key turning points over these ten years. During the 2011 Great Japan Earthquake, nuclear plant explosions and energy shortages forced Japan to heavily buy US dollars to purchase oil. Coupled with setbacks in tourism and agricultural exports, the Yen started weakening.
The real turning point was in

Recently, some friends have asked me about technical indicators, so I decided to organize the complete concept of the KD indicator. Honestly, beginners who have just entered the market are often dazzled by a swarm of technical tools, but the stochastic KD indicator is actually one of the most worth learning first.
First, let’s talk about its core purpose. The KD indicator mainly helps you do three things: judge entry and exit timing, spot price turning points (the golden cross and the death cross), and identify whether the market is overbought or oversold. For investors who want to get started

Recently, I’ve seen many discussions about next-day trading, a type of short-term operation, and indeed, there are many stories of making big money in the Taiwan stock market. I’ve also observed for a while and want to organize some practical ideas.
Next-day trading, simply put, is buying stocks or warrants on the same day and selling them the next day, using overnight price fluctuations to profit from the difference. Compared to the typical buy-and-hold approach, this method can quickly generate profits in a shorter period, especially during strong market trends.
I’ve noticed that the most co

Lately, I've been watching the trend of the USD/JPY exchange rate, and many people are asking if the yen will fall again. Looking at recent data, the USD against the yen is still fluctuating between 152 and 160, and there doesn't seem to be any clear turning point in the short term.
The main reason is actually quite clear. The US-Japan interest rate differential has always been there. The Bank of Japan's pace of raising interest rates is indeed very slow, and the uncertainty in Middle Eastern affairs makes market sentiment unstable. Japan's domestic economic growth also shows no bright spots,

It seems the yen’s downward trend is really never ending. I’ve been watching the USD/JPY range back and forth between 152 and 160, and by the end of May, there’s still no sign that the depreciation trend has been halted. To be honest, this round of yen weakness has been quite severe—its real effective exchange rate has even hit the lowest level in nearly 53 years.
Looking closely at the underlying causes, it’s really a combination of several structural factors stacked together. First, the interest-rate spread between the U.S. and Japan has been widening continuously, and the pace of interest-r

The US dollar index has risen again this week, climbing for five consecutive days, with the euro, yen, and Australian dollar all falling. It seems the market has started to speculate again on the Federal Reserve raising interest rates.
First, let's talk about the euro. Last week, the euro/USD fell 1.35%, mainly due to a sudden rebound in US inflation data. April's CPI increased by 3.8% year-over-year, hitting a nearly three-year high, and PPI surged to 6%, the highest since 2022. Once this data was released, the market immediately began betting that the Fed might raise rates before the end of

I've been quite interested in the recent performance of the British pound. It surged to a new high of 1.3562 at the beginning of the year, and this rally was really significant. Looking back, the pound has appreciated 4.12% against the US dollar in the past two months, far surpassing the 2.22% gain of the euro, and this gap is quite noticeable.
The reasons behind this are actually just a few: market confidence rebounded after the UK budget announcement, the central bank's hawkish rate cut in December also supported the rally, along with the weakening of the US dollar. Currently, the market exp

Recently, a friend asked me how to keep track of the US stock earnings season so as not to miss important trading opportunities. Honestly, this is indeed a key part of basic investing skills, especially since the timing of the earnings season in US stocks affects the rhythm of stock price fluctuations.
First, let's talk about the rules here in the US stock market. The deadline for filing annual reports (10-K) is determined by the company's size. Large accelerated filers (market capitalization over $700 million) are required to file within 60 days after the end of the fiscal year, which means t

Recently, many friends have asked me about U.S. stock market futures, so I’ve organized some information to save repeating explanations each time.
First, let’s start with the basics—what is a futures contract? Simply put, it’s an agreement between two parties to buy or sell an asset at a fixed price at a future date. For example, if you buy a crude oil futures contract today for delivery in three months at $80, you’re committing to purchase a certain amount of oil at that price in three months. If the oil price actually rises to $90, you make a profit.
The logic of U.S. stock market futures is

Recently, many people have been asking a question: Will stock prices definitely fall on the ex-dividend date? Should I buy before the ex-dividend date, or is it more cost-effective to buy after?
Honestly, this is a very good question because many novice investors are indeed troubled by it. High-dividend stocks have become increasingly popular in recent years, even Warren Buffett has allocated more than half of his assets to such stocks, but many still have only a superficial understanding of the ex-dividend mechanism.
First, let’s state the conclusion: stock prices do not necessarily fall on t

I’ve been watching the yen’s movement for a while and found that this wave of yen depreciation is really quite fierce. The USD/JPY exchange rate has gone from around 158 at the start of the year to hovering near 159 now; it even briefly nearly touched 160. The real effective exchange rate has also hit a new nearly 53-year low. To be honest, the reasons behind this are far more complicated than they look on the surface.
Let’s start with the most direct one— the interest rate differential between the U.S. and Japan. U.S. interest rates are high, while Japan’s are low, which leads everyone to bor

Recently, I’ve noticed a rather thought-provoking phenomenon: the frequent occurrence of major declines in the U.S. stock market, with each event seemingly triggering a chain reaction. I’ve summarized my experiences over the past few years and want to share some thoughts on how to respond.
First, let’s talk about the direct causes of this wave of decline. The escalation of Middle Eastern geopolitical conflicts directly impacted the transportation of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, blocking 20-25% of global oil shipping routes, causing oil prices to spike instantly. High oil prices not only i