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## Bullish Bias Holds: Longs Outnumber Shorts, Tech Leads Openings
The Radiant stocks pulse remains bullish, with long positions outnumbering shorts. Today, all eyes are on UK Retail Sales for consumer spending clues.
## Macro calendar
### Yesterday — what already moved
- 🔴 High · **GBP** · 6:00am — Claimant Count Change
- 🔴 High · **CHF** · 7:30am — SNB Monetary Policy Assessment
- 🔴 High · **CHF** · 7:30am — SNB Policy Rate
- 🔴 High · **CHF** · 8:00am — SNB Press Conference
- 🔴 High · **GBP** · 11:00am — Monetary Policy Summary
- 🔴 High · **GBP** · 11:00am — MPC Official Bank Rate Votes
- 🔴 High · **GBP** · 11:00am — Official Bank Rate
- 🟡 Med · **GBP** · 6:00am — Average Earnings Index 3m/y
### Today — watch list (times in ET)
- 🟡 Med · **GBP** · 6:00am — Retail Sales m/m
## Top closed stocks trades (24h)
| Asset | Side | PnL | ROI on $1400 |
|---|---|---|---|
| [MRVL](/coins/mrvl) | LONG | +$75.30 | +5.38% |
| [MSTR](/coins/mstr) | SHORT | +$46.10 | +3.29% |
| [AVGO](/coins/avgo) | LONG | +$33.80 | +2.41% |
## Open stocks positions leading right now
| Asset | Side | Unrealized PnL | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| [USAR](/coins/usar) | LONG | +$43.16 | +2.75% |
| [LITE](/coins/lite) | SHORT | +$19.39 | +1.87% |
| [AMD](/coins/amd) | LONG | +$17.50 | +1.13% |
| [ASTS](/coins/asts) | LONG | +$16.01 | +1.05% |
| [INTC](/coins/intc) | LONG | +$4.72 | +0.47% |
European stocks faced headwinds as U.S. and Iran talks were postponed, impacting sentiment and causing some indices like the FTSE 100 to dip amid political turmoil. Barclays sees opportunity in European Staples, suggesting a potential defensive play. Meanwhile, ASML shares saw a decline on reports of U.S. concerns regarding its chip tool access to China, highlighting geopolitical risks within the tech sector. These events underscore the **interplay between international relations and specific industry performance**, affecting players from chip giants to server companies contemplating market access.
Domestically, insider buys were noted in healthcare, a sign of potential internal confidence. However, broader discussions continue around personal finance resilience, with individuals weighing early retirement against long-term financial independence. These narratives, while personal, contribute to the backdrop of consumer confidence that will be critical as we digest today's UK Retail Sales data.
The bullish Radiant Pulse continues to lean long, despite mixed global news and a bearish crypto sentiment. Our open trade leaders like [USAR](/coins/usar) reflect this positive internal momentum. Today's retail sales data will be crucial for confirming consumer strength. Explore how our [explore Radiant algorithms](/algorithms) capture these market dynamics.
## Sources tracked
Headlines from the last 24h were aggregated and analysed from MarketWatch, CNBC, Investing.com and WSJ. We summarise market-moving facts in our own words; we do not republish third-party content.
- **MarketWatch** — ‘We are habitually frugal’: My wife and I have money. How do we help our children without ruining their independence?
- **MarketWatch** — ‘I’ll probably be working until I die’: I’m 60, work as a waiter and have $2,000 in a Roth IRA. What will happen to me?
- **MarketWatch** — ‘I’m a realist’: I’m 50 with $6.5 million saved. Should I quit my $200,000 job and retire early?
- **Investing.com** — Barclays Names Top Picks as European Staples Look Increasingly Attractive
- **Investing.com** — Ukrainian drone makers target Asia as Taiwan tensions spur demand
- **Investing.com** — Thursday insider buys and sells: Directors load up on healthcare
- **Investing.com** — European stocks lose steam after U.S., Iran talks postponed
- **Investing.com** — ASML shares down on report of U.S. concerns over China chip tool access
- **Investing.com** — FTSE 100 today: Stocks dip as political turmoil, debt overshoot offset sales beat
- **MarketWatch** — Trading in French server company suspended after short seller’s accusations trigger stock collapse