The End of Just-In-Time Manufacturing as we Know It
Just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing was initiated in the 1950s and 1960s by Toyota. The approach was developed as part of the Toyota Production System (TPS), which aimed to minimize waste and improve efficiency in manufacturing processes.
The concept of JIT revolves around producing...
Nine months of patience may finally pay off for investors
After nine months of relative quiet, the Federal Reserve might finally be ready to pull the trigger on a rate cut this September. Investors have already started pricing in an 85% chance of a 25 basis point reduction, and history...
Deja vu, anyone? GameStop, the video game retailer that became a meme stock sensation in 2021, is back in the spotlight – and investors are once again feeling the sting. This time, the losses are even more staggering, with a whopping $13.1 billion evaporating in just three days.
In this...
Welcome to The Market Pulse, your weekly dose of market insights from Global Investment Daily.
Today, we're challenging a Wall Street adage that might make you want to pack your bags and head for the beach: "Sell in May and go away." But before you start planning your summer getaway,...
Get ready for some precious metal fireworks! Gold, that classic safe haven, is making a bold statement and leaving analysts puzzled. Could it be time to ditch the usual market playbook? Maybe there's more to this rally than meets the eye.
Today's Tactical Tuesday is about a fresh perspective. We're...
With global demand rising for Lithium, Chile is positioning itself as the dominant market leader in the mining and distribution of the critical component for the EV battery movement.
The government of Chile announced in April that it planned to nationalize its lithium industry, following a move made previously in...
Bullish and Bloated? Why Stocks Are Flying and What Might Bring Them Back Down
It’s official — the S&P 500 and Dow have wiped out their 2025 losses in dramatic fashion. Just a few weeks ago, markets were bogged down by trade tensions and bearish expectations. Today? They're buoyed by...
In a recent court filing, the FTC dropped its challenge to Amgen’s takeover bid of Horizon Therapeutics (NASDAQ: HZNP). The FTC sought to block the acquisition in an effort to strengthen its antitrust enforcement policies. The agency felt that the merger would potentially lead to anti-competititive practices and price...
Bitcoin's been on a rollercoaster this year, and it seems like the ride's not over yet. We've seen record highs, whispers of regulation, and a crypto world constantly reinventing itself. In this week's edition of The Market Pulse, we're looking at the four catalysts that could catapult Bitcoin to...
As we head into the fourth week of a significant pullback in the major market averages, the investment landscape is more turbulent than ever. What started as fears of prolonged inflation and relentless interest rate hikes has now morphed into concerns about an impending recession. The narrative has shifted,...
