If we combine the relative strength of the euro with the structural weakness of the Japanese yen, we identify the FX cross in which the currency of the Land of the Rising Sun has depreciated the most against one of the three major global currencies. The primary driver, among the various macroeconomic factors influencing a […]
Equity markets do not move in isolation. Corporate earnings, consumer behaviour, and investor sentiment are all shaped by the broader economic environment. As a result, most investment portfolios can be broadly categorised into two types of exposure: cyclical stocks and non-cyclical (defensive) stocks. Economic activity typically progresses through four recurring phases: expansion, peak, contraction, and […]
Bitcoin is increasingly positioned to benefit from a shift in U.S. regulatory policy after World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency firm closely associated with U.S. President Donald Trump, applied for a national trust charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). Although the application centers on the creation of a regulated stablecoin entity, […]
Several European indices have started the year at unprecedented levels. Spain’s IBEX 35 has surged to 17,620, the pan-European Euro Stoxx has climbed to 5,938, and Germany’s DAX is now trading around 24,960. The French CAC 40 is also very close to a bullish breakout. To this list we should add Italy’s FTSE MIB, which, […]
Gold prices (XAU/USD) surged toward the $4,500 per ounce mark during early trading on Wednesday, driven by a combination of heightened geopolitical tensions and persistent expectations of U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The precious metal gained more than 1% in this session as investors sought refuge from global uncertainty. Geopolitical Unrest in Venezuela Spurs […]
The first full trading week of 2026 marks a re-engagement phase for global financial markets as investors return from year-end holidays and liquidity conditions normalise. With trading volumes recovering, markets are expected to respond more decisively to incoming macroeconomic data, particularly from the United States. Investor focus centres on labour-market strength, inflation dynamics, and how […]
The digital asset market has commenced the 2026 fiscal year with robust bullish momentum. Bitcoin (BTC) recorded its most substantial daily percentage gain in over a month, while the altcoin sector, led by a surging XRP, demonstrated significant price recovery, breaching key technical resistance levels. Bitcoin Approaches Critical $95,000 Threshold Bitcoin appreciated by more than […]
News of the capture of Nicolás Maduro, now former president of Venezuela, might lead some market participants to expect an immediate impact on energy markets. This assumption is understandable, given that the Caribbean nation sits atop the world’s largest proven oil reserves, estimated at 303 billion barrels—approximately 17% of global reserves—according to data from the […]
Oil prices climbed in early Asian trading on Monday, reversing earlier losses after the United States announced the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and declared plans to assume control of the South American nation’s government. The market also reacted to an OPEC+ decision to keep current oil production levels unchanged, even as political tensions […]
When speaking of Christmas, it is difficult for many not to think of a company that has accompanied them—and continues to do so—with its cartoons during this period throughout the years. The Walt Disney Company (DIS) has faced some challenging years recently but throughout 2025 it has completed its strategic pivot from aggressive subscriber acquisition […]
