In recent weeks we have discussed both metals, not only in light of the strong performance delivered over the past couple of years—particularly throughout 2025—but also because of their growing popularity among retail investors, especially gold. Regarding XAU, we were not expecting outsized further appreciation. We analyzed it when it was trading around $4,050; after […]
The week of December 22–26 marks a transitional period for global financial markets as investors move into the final stretch of the year. With Christmas holidays across major economies, liquidity conditions are expected to thin significantly, amplifying the impact of positioning flows and post-central-bank repricing. Markets will continue to digest signals from the Federal Reserve, […]
The EUR/USD pair advanced sharply during the North American session, climbing around 0.42% to trade near 1.1757–1.1760, after rebounding from intraday lows around 1.1706. The move reflects renewed weakness in the US Dollar as traders increasingly price in monetary easing by the Federal Reserve, despite mixed messaging from policymakers. With little high-impact economic data released […]
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From President Lagarde’s press conference, it was clear that the ECB is currently very comfortable with its prevailing monetary policy stance following the latest adjustment to the Main Refinancing Operations rate (2.15%) implemented last June. Only a clear and material deterioration in the medium-term growth outlook would be likely to alter the Governing Council’s perception […]
Audiera (BEAT), a Web3 music and creator-economy platform, continued its strong upward momentum after posting double-digit gains over the weekend. The rally is supported by Audiera’s recent rollout of AI-powered payment tools, launched on December 1, which allow creators to pay for AI services directly using BEAT tokens. A portion of the platform’s revenue is […]
At yesterday’s close, following a solid session that saw the index rise by 1.06%, the Euro Stoxx 50 (EU50Cash) is up 17.92% year to date in euro terms. This represents a strong performance; however, it should be noted that a substantial portion of the gains was concentrated in the first two months of the year, […]
Approximately one hour before the ECB announces its decision from Frankfurt, the “Old Lady”—the affectionate nickname for the Bank of England in the City of London—will also publish its interest rate decision for the UK, where the Bank Rate currently stands at 4.00%. Market pricing suggests a high likelihood of a 25 basis point cut […]
Discretionary trading—the approach used by the vast majority of market participants and based on analysis, experience, judgment, and manual execution—can be both highly rewarding and exceptionally demanding. It requires discipline, consistency, preparation, and above all, self-awareness. Technical knowledge alone is not sufficient. Understanding your emotions, reactions, and psychological biases is equally critical—often more so. Successful […]
The EUR/USD pair traded with limited volatility on Thursday, December 18, 2025, as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the European Central Bank’s policy decision. The pair remained supported near recent highs, reflecting a balance between mild US Dollar strength and persistent demand for the Euro. The US Dollar maintained a firm tone against […]
