Weekly Updates 7/7/25 – 11/7/25 July 7, 2025
This weekly update is designed to help you stay informed and relate economic and company earnings to potentially value-add your CFD (Contract For Difference) trading via hedging (risk reducing). This article should be used for educational purposes only and not as financial advice. We urge all traders to carry out your own due diligence before submitting trades.
Recap for last week (30 Jun – 4 Jul 2025)
*These prices are taken based on the previous Monday’s opening price and the preceding Friday’s closing price.
Last week the US stock market ended on a strong note where the S&P 500 rose by1.36% marking its best streak of consecutive daily gains in 2025. This rally helped to offset previous losses as there is a sharp selloff at the start of last week. Zooming in to sectors, each sector’s gains were quite mixed where technology and communication services outperformed that led by Nvidia up by 1.3%, Datadog soaring by 10% after the news of its inclusion in the S&P 500. Middle East tensions remained in focus where the region has seen stability when President Donald Trump announced a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. These developments helped ease oil prices by2.3% closing around $66.46 per barrel for WTI.
Updates for the week (7 July – 11 July 2025)
The data below showing the economic releases read as “Analyst’s estimate/ Consensus | Previous data”.
This week’s upcoming macro economic news revolves around China publishing its PPIand CPI data on Wednesday 9th July 2025.With PPI and CPI expected to be flattish,analysts are not expecting any upside surprises in the upcoming data. Singapore isreleasing its GDP YoY data on Wednesday as well. Market participants expect 3.4%GDP growth compared to 3.9% prior.
This week company earning releases mainly focuses on a mix of consumer, industrialand travel-related companies. Pepsi Co kicks off the week on 8 July with analystexpecting strong results driven by resilient demand for snacks and beverages. DeltaAirlines reports on Wednesday with investors watching closely for updates on thesummer travel trends and fuel costs. Fastenal Company will provide insights intoindustrial supply chain activity while Price Smart offers insights about Latin Americanconsumer spending. The HK market has a light earnings calendar this week where 2of the mid-cap stocks are reporting their earnings. Fast Retailing is reporting onThursday offering intel into regional apparel demand and consumer sentiment whileLET group earnings will allow investors to get a sneak peek of the performance in theentertainment and gaming sector.
Ping An Insurance (2318.HK): Bullish Trading Opportunity By Donny Lew
Key Entry Price Pivot(s)
- HK$48
Recommended Trade
- Long at level HK$48
- Take Profit at HK$53
- Stop Loss at HK$46
Alternative Case
- Short below HK$47
- Take Profit at HK$40
- Stop loss at HK$50
Remarks
- Looking at the daily chart of Ping Ann, we can see that the price has been in an uptrend.
- Currently, we are waiting for the price to pull back to the support level at aroundHK$48. We can potentially look for a long trade at this level in a lower timeframe with confluence such as a bullish bar at the support level with significant volume.
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Investments are subject to investment risks. The risk of loss in leveraged trading can be substantial. You may sustain losses in excess of your initial funds and may be called upon to deposit additional margin funds at short notice. If the required funds are not provided within the prescribed time, your positions may be liquidated. The resulting deficits in your account are subject to penalty charges. The value of investments denominated in foreign currencies may diminish or increase due to changes in the rates of exchange. You should also be aware of the commissions and finance costs involved in trading leveraged products. This product may not be suitable for clients whose investment objective is preservation of capital and/or whose risk tolerance is low. Clients are advised to understand the nature and risks involved in margin trading.
You may wish to obtain advice from a qualified financial adviser, pursuant to a separate engagement, before making a commitment to purchase any of the investment products mentioned herein. In the event that you choose not to obtain advice from a qualified financial adviser, you should assess and consider whether the investment product is suitable for you before proceeding to invest and we do not offer any advice in this regard unless mandated to do so by way of a separate engagement. You are advised to read the trading account Terms & Conditions and Risk Disclosure Statement (available online at https://www.poems.com.sg/) before trading in this product.
Any CFD offered is not approved or endorsed by the issuer or originator of the underlying securities and the issuer or originator is not privy to the CFD contract.
This advertisement has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
This material is intended for general circulation only and does not take into account the specific investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any particular person. You should seek advice from a financial adviser regarding the suitability of the investment product, taking into account your specific investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs, before making a commitment to invest in such products.
About the author
Sam Hei Tung (Assistant Manager, Dealing) | Onisha Thye (Dealing)
Sam graduated from National University of Singapore with a Master of Science in Finance. He personally manages his own investment portfolio and does equity and economic research in his free time. Sam believes that education and information is essential to making good financial decisions.
Onisha is a dealer at the CFD Dealing Desk. She graduated from Monash University with a double major in finance and econometrics. Her natural curiosity for finance is what drove her to be in this field as she is fascinated by all the possibilities and opportunities.
