Today market analysis on behalf of Bas Kooijman is the CEO and Asset Manager of DHF Capital S.A Gold eased on Wednesday as profit-taking took hold. The market retreated after recording strong gains during the beginning of the week in reaction to geopolitical uncertainty and economic data weakness. The market could come…
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Critical Metals Stock Surges as Geopolitical Developments Fuel Rare Earth Focus
Tony Sage, CEO of Critical Metals Critical Metals Corp. (CRML) traded up around 25.64% during market hours to USD 11.81 and reached USD 13.41 after-market on Tuesday, extending a fundamentally bullish momentum after two previous sessions of strong gains. Shares jumped to open at USD 10.23 before rallying on rising…
Continue ReadingMarkets Tread Lightly Amid Lack of Clear Drivers
Today’s market analysis on behalf of Michael Brown Senior Research Strategist at Pepperstone DIGEST – Stocks and metals both extended on recent gains yesterday, while trade was choppy elsewhere. Today, eurozone inflation, and the US ISM services survey, highlight the calendar. WHERE WE STAND – Suffice it to say, yesterday wasn’t exactly the most…
Continue ReadingGold Pulls Back Despite Safe Haven Demand
Written by Linh Tran, Market Analyst at XS.com Gold prices have risen for a third consecutive session and moved close to the USD 4,500/oz level during the Asian session, before retreating modestly. This price action indicates that the broader uptrend remains intact, supported by macroeconomic and geopolitical fundamentals. However, as prices…
Continue ReadingAI Boosts S&P 500 Amid Macro and Geopolitical Risks
Written by Antonio Di Giacomo, Senior Market Analyst at XS.com THE S&P 500 ADVANCES WITH SUPPORT FROM ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AMIDMACRO AND GEOPOLITICAL CAUTION The S&P 500 begins the week with a moderate advance, consolidating its position as the primary benchmark for risk appetite on Wall Street. The index reflects a positive, albeit restrained, tone in a market that blends selective optimism with…
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Corporate Layoffs vs. Profit Growth: A Deep Dive into Modern Cost Cutting Strategies
Introduction to Corporate Layoffs Corporate layoffs refer to the termination of employees by a company, typically driven by financial pressures, restructuring, or strategic changes. Layoffs can take various forms, including permanent, temporary, and mass layoffs, each differing in duration and impact. Permanent layoffs involve the long-term termination of employment. Temporary…
Continue ReadingUSD/JPY Flat Despite BoJ Action as Dollar Stays Strong
Written by Linh Tran, Market Analyst at XS.com USD/JPY is trading within a narrow range but remains at elevated levels, with recent sessions hovering around 156 – 157. This price behavior reflects a tug-of-war between two opposing forces: on one hand, Japan has officially entered a rate-hiking phase following a prolonged period of ultra-loose monetary policy, and…
Continue ReadingRisk Rallies As Markets Look Through Geopolitical Noise
Today’s market analysis on behalf of Michael Brown Senior Research Strategist at Pepperstone DIGEST – Stocks gained yesterday, while precious metals and Govvies joined in with an ‘everything rally’ as participants looked through geopolitical events. Today, services PMIs highlight the calendar. WHERE WE STAND – A penny for the thoughts of ‘big’ Sam Allardyce…
Continue ReadingU.S. Markets Show Resilience in Holiday Shortened, Light Trading Week
Weekly market analysis on behalf of Bas Kooijman is the CEO and Asset Manager of DHF Capital S.A United States: Signs of Resilience Amid Light Trading U.S. equity markets experienced a softer finish during the holiday-shortened trading week, although the broader picture for 2025 remained constructive. Most major indexes closed…
Continue ReadingMarkets Return from Festive Lull as Geopolitics and Key Data Take Center Stage
Today’s market analysis on behalf of Michael Brown Senior Research Strategist at Pepperstone DIGEST – After precious metals stole the show during the festive period, geopolitical events are in focus as the new year gets underway, amid developments in Venezuela. Besides that, PMIs, eurozone inflation, and the US jobs report highlight the week…
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