Ira Iosebashvili

New York

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Editor at Reuters in NY. Former @wsj @themoscowtimes Queens forever! Say hello: [email protected]

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Articles

Headwinds Hit Trump-Fueled Rally in US Stocks

Nov 18, 2024 | gurutrade.com | Lewis Krauskopf |Ira Iosebashvili |Matthew Lewis

Post-election rally in stocks is fading Rising yields challenge stock market stability Policy uncertainty affects pharmaceutical and defense stocks Optimism persists due to strong earnings and growth NEW YORK, Nov 18 (Reuters) - A U.S. stock rally fueled by Donald Trump’s election victory is stumbling, as investors contend with everything from renewed inflation worries to uncertainty over the impact of the president-elect's policies.
Traders Chase Post-Election Stock Gains in US Options Market

Nov 15, 2024 | gurutrade.com | Saqib Ahmed |Ira Iosebashvili |Matthew Lewis

Options traders shift from defensive to bullish post-election S&P 500 gains 3% since Nov. 5 vote Volatility index drops as market fears subside NEW YORK, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Options players are piling in to riskier bets across the U.S. stock market, supporting a rally that has come on the back of fading election worries and expectations of a Republican lock on power in Washington next year.
Tesla options draw 'euphoric' trading as Trump win fires up stock

Nov 10, 2024 | today.westlaw.com | Ira Iosebashvili |Leslie Adler |Saqib Ahmed

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors are piling into bullish options bets on Tesla shares, with the stock hitting its highest level in more than two years on bets that CEO Elon Musk's close ties to President-elect Donald Trump may benefit the electric car...
Trump's Win Emboldens Dollar Bulls as they Brace for Tariffs

Nov 6, 2024 | gurutrade.com | Saqib Ahmed |Ira Iosebashvili |Leslie Adler

Dollar's rise could hurt U.S. companies and emerging markets Interest rate trajectory crucial for dollar's future Tariffs may harm U.S. economy, reducing dollar strength NEW YORK, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Donald Trump’s imminent return to the White House is putting a spotlight on the U.S. dollar, which could have far-reaching implications for everything from domestic manufacturers to emerging markets if the currency's rally continues.
Here’s What Consumer Power Will Tell Us About the Economy

Oct 14, 2024 | inc-aus.com | Lewis Krauskopf |Suzanne McGee |Ira Iosebashvili

Corporate earnings reports and retail sales data could offer evidence that the U.S. economy is resilient as inflation ebbs. The health of the U.S. consumer moves into the spotlight next week, with investors watching corporate earnings reports and retail sales data for further confirmation of the economic resilience that has boosted equity markets this month. As earnings season kicks off, stocks are on a roll.
Broadening Gains in US Stock Market Underscore Optimism on Economy

Sep 29, 2024 | gurutrade.com | Lewis Krauskopf |Ira Iosebashvili |Bill Berkrot

More than 60% of S&P 500 components outperformed index so far this quarter Fed rate cuts boost regional banks, industrials, and small-cap stocks Seven of S&P 500's 11 sectors outperforming the index in Q3 NEW YORK, Sept 30 (Reuters) - More stocks are participating in the S&P 500’s latest march to record highs, easing concerns over a rally that has been concentrated in a handful of giant technology names for much of 2024.
Wall St Week Ahead Jobs Data to Test US Stock Market's Soft-Landing Hopes

Sep 29, 2024 | gurutrade.com | Lewis Krauskopf |Ira Iosebashvili |David Gregorio

NEW YORK, (Reuters) - Investor hopes for a soft landing for the U.S. economy will be put to the test next week, as the government releases closely watched labor market data following a series of disappointing jobs reports. Wall Street's benchmark S&P 500 index is up 20% year-to-date near a record high. With the third quarter ending on Monday, the index is on track for its strongest January-September performance since 1997.
Rate Cuts are Here, but US Stocks may have Already Priced them in

Sep 20, 2024 | gurutrade.com | Lewis Krauskopf |Ira Iosebashvili |Matthew Lewis

Investors cheered first rate cuts in over four years, boosting S&P 500 to new records High stock valuations may limit further gains despite lower rates Future stock market drivers include earnings and economic growth NEW YORK, Sept 20 (Reuters) - As the Federal Reserve kicks off a long-awaited rate cutting cycle, some investors are wary that richly valued U.S. stocks may have already priced in the benefits of easier monetary policy, making it harder for markets to rise much further.
Investor Bets Shift, USD Weakens with Looming Fed Rate Cuts

Sep 4, 2024 | gurutrade.com | Saqib Ahmed |Ira Iosebashvili

NEW YORK, Sep 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar's decline is gaining speed as anticipated interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve threaten to end the greenback's years-long period of strength. The dollar has fallen 5% from its 2024 highs, close to its lowest level in about a year against a basket of its peers following a sharp drop last month. The reason is an imminent drop in U.S. interest rates.
As Democrats gather, investors gauge market impact from a Harris administration

Aug 20, 2024 | today.westlaw.com | Ira Iosebashvili |Lewis Krauskopf |Rod Nickel

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors are grappling with the market implications of a possible Kamala Harris presidential administration, which could pressure corporate profits through higher taxes while weighing on consumer staples and boosting solar...