Markets bounced around a lot last week, but focus was mostly on the SpaceX IPO, the largest IPO ever which successfully priced on Thursday evening. The war between the US and Iran continues, oil and gold were lower, and bonds improved.

The pending IPO of Elon Musk-controlled SpaceX (symbol SPCX) is grabbing all of the headlines at the moment, and for good reason – it is not only expected to be the largest IPO ever, but also the largest company (by market cap) to ever do an IPO. The proposed offering is also unique in other ways. For starters, the IPO marketing process is unconventional. For example, the offer price per share – normally provided as a range once investor meetings are well underway – has al

This article summarises two articles and one podcast that are topical,: US/EU automotive tariffs, social security "fraud", and steel tariffs

Inflation continues to confound, although investors largely shook it off. Market volatility remains elevated but stocks better WoW.

US jobs report over-rode concerns re resignation of UK PM Johnson and assassination of former Japanese PM Abe. Bonds tank, equities rally.

Elon Musk acquired an interest in Twitter, refused to go on the Board, and has now launched a hostile offer. In suspect TETR will be sold.

NFTs are here to stay in my opinion. This unique form of digitised tokens that relies on blockchain tech, has legs, but will be volatile.

Volatile and inflation were back in focus, as markets wobbled this past week. Read more in "Week Ended May 14th".