Yesterday we discussed the movements in the JPY, and as anticipated, today we will briefly cover their relevance for global risk markets and the global benchmark, the SP500 The Japanese banking and insurance sectors are among the largest and most important in the world. As of 2024, Japanese banks held approximately USD 17 trillion in […]
Bitcoin continues to trade in a narrow range near the $88,000 level, struggling to attract strong buying momentum even as precious metals post historic gains. While gold and silver briefly pushed to record-breaking highs, their rapid pullback suggests the powerful rally may be showing early signs of exhaustion. The divergence between crypto and commodities highlights […]
Weekly Market Outlook | 26 – 30 Jan 2026 Markets last week navigated sharp volatility following President Trump’s tariff threats on European imports amid Greenland-related tensions, before a rapid de-escalation helped limit downside pressure. Positive macro data included a Q3 GDP revision to 4.4% annualised and steady November PCE inflation at 2.8% year-on-year. The week […]
In recent years, it has happened on several occasions that Japanese monetary and government authorities (often in coordination with their counterparts) begin to express concern when USD/JPY moves above the 150 level and step into the FX market to stabilize the domestic currency as it approaches the 160 area. The first intervention took place in […]
European equity markets began the new week on a muted and cautious tone, as investors weighed persistent geopolitical tensions, mounting uncertainty ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy meeting, and a heavy slate of global corporate earnings. Market participants remained reluctant to take aggressive positions, preferring a defensive stance while waiting for clearer signals from […]
It has been a few days since we last discussed one of the hottest topics in the market and on everyone’s lips: the relentlessly rising price of gold. Yesterday, gold closed up 3.79%, reaching USD 4,959. Gold is not the only commodity whose price chart is taking on a parabolic or near-vertical shape. In recent […]
It is quite striking to see how Nasdaq valuations have managed to remain so elevated, standing just 3.27% below all-time highs after yesterday’s strong rebound to 25,326 (+1.36%). We highlight this in light of the less-than-stellar recent performance of its major constituents, namely the large-cap tech stocks. Yesterday we discussed Apple, the second-largest component of […]
FAANG stocks are no longer simply a market trend; they form the backbone of the modern equity market. For more than a decade, these five technology leaders have reshaped how consumers shop, communicate, work, and consume entertainment. Together, they represent a substantial portion of the S&P 500, giving them an outsized influence on market direction […]
Gold prices dipped below the $4,800 per ounce level during early Asian trading on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump pulled back from previously threatening tariffs on European countries tied to his controversial Greenland strategy. This shift in rhetoric eased some geopolitical fears and reduced immediate safe-haven demand for bullion. Why Gold Is Pulling Back […]
The company that has reshaped multiple industries and the daily lives of billions of people requires little introduction. Over the past decades, the iPod, iPhone, and iPad have fundamentally redefined how music is consumed, how and where information is accessed, and how users navigate the internet. However, for several years now—arguably since the passing of […]
