Yeah the FOMC kept rates as is…But have you seen GameStop?
While the world continues to grapple with the Coronavirus, the financial markets are captivated by the financial phenomena that are GameStop. Currently, the stock price sits at $255, but by the time this is posted, the price will likely be plus or minus $50. Lawsuits have been served to Robinhood in New York and Chicago due to the low-cost brokerage withholding the ability to purchase more stocks of GME. Sources have stated that Robinhood is currently drawing millions from credit lines from Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan Chase.
It is incredible how captivated the financial community and even main street on what is currently happening with GameStop. Yesterday, we had the titans on the equity markets releasing earnings. Apple, and Tesla. We also had the FOMC releasing their interest rate decision, alongside Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell releasing his views on the economy, but everyone was too focused on GameStop.
What you missed – Federal Reserve Keeps Rates Unchanged
The Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged as Jerome Powell believes that “its going to be a struggle “the pandemic still provides considerable downside risks.” The Federal Reserve continues to show its unwavering support for the US, introducing a new bond purchase program worth $120 Billion a month and will continue to do so every month until 2% inflation is reached and lower unemployment is reached.
Apple breaks the $100B per Quarter mark
Apple released their highest revenue figure in the company’s history, reporting $111.4 Billion, in which $65.6 billion came from iPhone sales. This was higher than the $59.8 billion analysts expected. Dan Ives praised Apple, stating that “this [was] a masterpiece quarter” for Apple.
Tesla was a mixed bag
Tesla missed earnings for the first time in 10 months. However, it wasn’t all bad news, as their quarterly sales were better than expected. They have over 10 Billion in cash through the issuance of Tesla stock. Shares weakened slightly; however they rebounded today.
Be ready for more GameStop in your news feed. However, do not forget about the technical and fundamentals regarding specific currency pairs you are following.
(GME’s price at closing was at 190. After hours? $350.)
