By Michael Brown Senior Research Strategist at Pepperstone DIGEST – Markets traded in choppy, if marginally risk-off fashion, yesterday, after the November US jobs report pointed to the labour market continuing to stall. Today, UK inflation highlights the docket. WHERE WE STAND – I’m going to throw it out there,…
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The S&P 500 Pulls Back from Record Highs as Markets Await Clearer Signals from Economic Data
By Linh Tran, Market Analyst at XS.com The S&P 500 has retreated after approaching the historical high established in October this year. As the index once again tested this price level, market sentiment turned more cautious, as investors require additional confirmation that earnings growth can be sustained, inflation will not…
Continue ReadingDelayed Labour Market Data, but Critical for 2026 Expectations
By Ahmad Assiri Research Strategist at Pepperstone Equity markets entered December with noticeably less enthusiasm than anticipated particularly in the US, where stocks have so far failed to replicate the seasonal factor and sustained rally that seen much of the year. This subdued equity performance, when contrasted with the standout…
Continue ReadingMafatlal Industries strengthens its sustainability commitment, commissions a 4 MW solar power project at its Nadiad plant
Dec 17: Mafatlal Industries Limited (MIL), the flagship of the Arvind Mafatlal Group and one of India’s oldest and most respected textile institutions, has partnered with Kosol Energie to commission a state-of-the-art 4 MW solar power project at its Nadiad manufacturing facility. This initiative marks a significant step in the…
Continue ReadingDollar At Risk On Rate Cut Expectations, Traders Monitor New Data
By Konstantinos Chrysikos, Head of Customer Relationship Management at Kudotrade The dollar could remain under pressure, as it hovers near multi-week lows, and could extend last week’s losses, as markets continue to expect additional interest rate cuts. The latter could continue to weigh on the greenback and US treasury yields.…
Continue ReadingGold Near Record Highs Amid Monetary Policy Easing and Global Tensions
By Christopher Tahir – Senior Market Strategist at Exness Gold rose on Monday and traded close to record highs, extending its strong upward momentum as markets reacted to US monetary policy expectations and geopolitical risks. The metal benefited from expectations of additional interest rate cuts in 2026 following the Federal…
Continue ReadingGlobal Markets at a Crossroads: Record Highs in the U.S., Policy Caution in Europe, and Anticipation Across Asia
By Bas Kooijman, CEO and Asset Manager of DHF Capital S.A United States – Markets Reach New Highs as Fed Cuts Rates U.S. markets navigated a mixed but eventful week, with several major indexes touching record highs following the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates for the third consecutive…
Continue ReadingGold’s Momentum (XAUUSD) Continues… Will Jobs Data Decide the Next Direction
By Rania Gule, Senior Market Analyst at XS.com – MENA Gold is experiencing a notable rally that has lifted it to its highest levels in nearly seven weeks, a development I see as a natural reflection of the convergence of two key factors that have long driven the price of…
Continue ReadingStrategic Integration of Catalytic Capital in Family Office Portfolios
By Mindaugas Suklevicius – Founder and Fund Manager at HF Quarters Family offices increasingly manage multiple pools of capital simultaneously. Operating companies, a core portfolio, a philanthropic arm, and a catalytic sleeve that can lean in early on new ideas. The shift is toward a total-portfolio view, where these pools…
Continue ReadingOzone Group and Homebuyers Join Hands to Fast-Track Completion of Belvedere/Alcove
An example of collaboration and trust ensures timely progress towards delivering dream homes in Bengaluru’s premium Urbana township. Bengaluru, December 12, 2025: In a heartening instance of collaboration and trust, Ozone Group has announced a significant milestone in the completion journey of its flagship township development, near the Kempegowda International…
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