X, Starlink and Tesla: Musk's Conflicts Shake Wall Street
Elon Musk's companies, X (formerly Twitter), Starlink and Tesla, are in the spotlight on Wall Street, impacting risk perception and market volatility. X faces blockades in Brazil after refusing to remove profiles linked to the far right, which has led to regulatory tensions that extend to Starlink, whose satellite internet service has been affected by the blocking of accounts to secure fines imposed on X.
Simultaneously, Tesla remains a key player in the tech stock market, but regulatory challenges faced by Musk on different fronts create uncertainty about the future performance of his companies. The lack of a legal representative for X in Brazil, along with the closure of its offices, illustrates the complexity of managing these controversies, which affect investor confidence.
The tensions come against a backdrop where Wall Street is closely watching the Federal Reserve's moves on interest rates, with the first expected adjustment of 25 basis points this month. Although these measures aim to stimulate the economy, any data surprises could increase volatility in the markets, which have already shown significant ups and downs in recent weeks. As investors look for stability, the conflicts of Musk and his companies add to market volatility, demonstrating how regulatory and political challenges can significantly influence the performance of tech stocks in the coming days.
Five key points will need to be watched:
• U.S. employment data.
• The aforementioned volatility.
• Rate cuts by the Bank of Canada, being its third consecutive rate cut at its meeting this Wednesday. Canadian economy showing mixed signals, having flat growth in the summer.
• Pressure on oil prices, caused by increased expectations of a supply increase by OPEC+ starting in October. Brent and WTI posted weekly and monthly losses, as US rates add pressure.
• Economic data from China, Caixin manufacturing PMI data for August was released today, and that expected a slight recovery although in August manufacturing activity fell to its lowest level in six months, increasing pressure on Beijing to implement economic stimulus measures to strengthen domestic demand.
Looking at the chart of TESLA, Inc (ActivTrades Ticker: TSLA.US) we can see that the price of tesla has pulled back considerably since November 2021, giving itself a relatively sustained downward channel for 3 years. This year 2024, since April a price recovery trend has formed, not without highlights caused by the company's lack of results compared to its competitors. The direct impact of the X and Starlink blockades on Elon Musk's main company will have to be seen at this time. At the moment RSI has indicated a strong sell signal on July 8 that moved the price from $272 to $183. Currently the Checkpoint is around $195.50 and comes from a corrective candlestick sequence. If we go to the more charting aspect, a clear bearish pennant has formed so there could be a new correction to the lows, following the current trend pattern, which would move Musk's company in the direction of $101 or at least to $138.88 which is the support area of the last impulse.
Ion Jauregui - ActivTrades Analyst
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Simultaneously, Tesla remains a key player in the tech stock market, but regulatory challenges faced by Musk on different fronts create uncertainty about the future performance of his companies. The lack of a legal representative for X in Brazil, along with the closure of its offices, illustrates the complexity of managing these controversies, which affect investor confidence.
The tensions come against a backdrop where Wall Street is closely watching the Federal Reserve's moves on interest rates, with the first expected adjustment of 25 basis points this month. Although these measures aim to stimulate the economy, any data surprises could increase volatility in the markets, which have already shown significant ups and downs in recent weeks. As investors look for stability, the conflicts of Musk and his companies add to market volatility, demonstrating how regulatory and political challenges can significantly influence the performance of tech stocks in the coming days.
Five key points will need to be watched:
• U.S. employment data.
• The aforementioned volatility.
• Rate cuts by the Bank of Canada, being its third consecutive rate cut at its meeting this Wednesday. Canadian economy showing mixed signals, having flat growth in the summer.
• Pressure on oil prices, caused by increased expectations of a supply increase by OPEC+ starting in October. Brent and WTI posted weekly and monthly losses, as US rates add pressure.
• Economic data from China, Caixin manufacturing PMI data for August was released today, and that expected a slight recovery although in August manufacturing activity fell to its lowest level in six months, increasing pressure on Beijing to implement economic stimulus measures to strengthen domestic demand.
Looking at the chart of TESLA, Inc (ActivTrades Ticker: TSLA.US) we can see that the price of tesla has pulled back considerably since November 2021, giving itself a relatively sustained downward channel for 3 years. This year 2024, since April a price recovery trend has formed, not without highlights caused by the company's lack of results compared to its competitors. The direct impact of the X and Starlink blockades on Elon Musk's main company will have to be seen at this time. At the moment RSI has indicated a strong sell signal on July 8 that moved the price from $272 to $183. Currently the Checkpoint is around $195.50 and comes from a corrective candlestick sequence. If we go to the more charting aspect, a clear bearish pennant has formed so there could be a new correction to the lows, following the current trend pattern, which would move Musk's company in the direction of $101 or at least to $138.88 which is the support area of the last impulse.
Ion Jauregui - ActivTrades Analyst
*******************************************************************************************
The information provided does not constitute investment research. The material has not been prepared in accordance with the legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research and such should be considered a marketing communication.
All information has been prepared by ActivTrades ("AT"). The information does not contain a record of AT's prices, or an offer of or solicitation for a transaction in any financial instrument. No representation or warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of this information.
Any material provided does not have regard to the specific investment objective and financial situation of any person who may receive it. Past performance is not reliable indicator of future performance. AT provides an execution-only service. Consequently, any person acing on the information provided does so at their own risk.
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