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On August 17th, Reuters claimed on the 15th to have obtained an "exclusive report," stating that according to a draft letter from the U.S. State Department and anonymous U.S. officials, the U.S. government plans to send letters to more than 30 countries that signed the Joint Statement on Partnership for Artificial Intelligence Opportunities in June, demanding that they "choose" sides in the U.S.-China artificial intelligence (AI) race. The U.S. also threatened that if these countries participate in the China-led AI framework, they will be excluded from the U.S.-led "AI alliance." Chinese experts stated that the U.S., by using the "Silicon Peace" initiative to woo more than 20 economies, is now forcing countries to choose sides, which smacks of technological bullying.On August 17, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, together with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Ministry of Water Resources, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, the Supreme Peoples Court, and the Supreme Peoples Procuratorate, issued a "Notice on Further Strengthening the Prevention and Control of Wastewater Pollution Risks from Industry and Other Industries and Ensuring the Safety of Agricultural Irrigation Water." The notice requires the upgrading and transformation of centralized wastewater treatment facilities in industrial parks surrounding farmland, the investigation and rectification of water-related problems in industry and livestock farming, and the formulation and revision of local water pollutant emission standards for industrial enterprises whose characteristic pollutants may affect the safety of downstream agricultural irrigation water, strengthening emission control requirements.August 17th - Data released on Monday showed that Japans second-quarter real GDP grew by 0.3% quarter-on-quarter and 1.1% annualized quarter-on-quarter, compared to expectations of 0.5% and 2%, respectively. The lower-than-expected GDP growth complicates the process of further interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan. Flat private consumption and a sharp contraction in capital spending in the second quarter indicate that the private sector remains cautious about spending, which could lead the Bank of Japan to adopt a more prudent stance at its next meeting, despite persistently high PPI and CPI continuing to pressure policymakers to take action. The yen may face renewed pressure due to the weak economic growth outlook, especially if the market lowers the probability of a September rate hike; meanwhile, government bond yields may decline as short-term tightening expectations weaken. While external demand partially offset this impact, it alone is unlikely to change the overall moderate economic trend.On August 17th, Futures News reported that the 7.7 magnitude earthquake on Flores Island, Indonesia, had a relatively small impact on the aluminum industry chain. In terms of production capacity distribution, bauxite, alumina, and the vast majority of electrolytic aluminum production capacity are concentrated in western Indonesia, generally more than 1400 kilometers from the epicenter. Even the nearest electrolytic aluminum plant—Huaqing Aluminum in Morowali, Sulawesi—is about 624 kilometers away, still outside the 300-kilometer damage radius. Coupled with the tsunami wave height of less than 0.4 meters, the actual supply impact was almost zero. In terms of prices, at most, there will be a short-term sentiment pulse of 0-1%, which is expected to be reversed within 1-3 days, without changing the medium-term trend.The Nikkei 225 index opened 115.75 points higher on Monday, August 17, a gain of 0.17%, to 68,829.55.

What Is the Difference Between Bearish and Bullish Markets?

Larissa Barlow

Mar 23, 2022 17:47

Simply defined, a bear market is one in which prices are declining, whereas a bull market is one in which prices are increasing.

 

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What Happens to Stocks During a Bull Market?

When bulls rule the market, investors are eager to invest; confidence is strong, and risk tolerance often increases.

 

This results in increases in a variety of markets, most notably stock markets, but also in foreign exchange currencies such as the Australian dollar (AUD), the Canadian dollar (CAD), the New Zealand dollar (NZD), and emerging market currencies. Bull markets, on the other hand, often result in a decrease in safe-haven currencies such as the Japanese yen, the Swiss franc (CHF), and, occasionally, the US dollar.

 

The US dollar (USD) and the Japanese yen (JPY) are both safe-haven currencies that tend to appreciate during bear markets when riskier assets are sold and safe-haven currencies are sought after.

Why Is This Important to You?

One of forex trading's primary perks is the opportunity it provides traders in both bull and downturn markets. This is because forex trading is usually conducted in pairs; when one currency weakens, the other strengthens, allowing you to profit from both rising and falling markets.

 

Bull and bear markets are critical to monitor because they can influence currency market patterns. By being informed of market trends, you can make the best risk management decisions and obtain a better knowledge of when to enter and exit transactions.

 

In a bull market, traders seek market points when prices are increasing in order to exit when they feel the market has hit its high.

What Occurs During a Bear Market?

Bearish markets are characterized by a downward trend in which investors sell riskier assets such as equities and less liquid currencies such as those from emerging nations.

 

In a bear market, traders seek market points as prices decline in order to purchase when they feel the market has achieved its top.

 

The US dollar (USD) and the Japanese yen (JPY) are both safe-haven currencies that tend to appreciate during bear markets when riskier assets are sold and safe-haven currencies are sought after.

Why Is This Important to You?

One of forex trading's primary perks is the opportunity it provides traders in both bull and downturn markets. This is because forex trading is usually conducted in pairs; when one currency weakens, the other strengthens, allowing you to profit from both rising and falling markets.

 

Bull and bear markets are critical to monitor because they can influence currency market patterns. By being informed of market trends, you can make the best risk management decisions and obtain a better knowledge of when to enter and exit transactions.

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