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…
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AI 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…
Continue ReadingOil Sentiment Stays Overwhelmingly Bearish Despite Venezuela Raid
Written by Samer Hasn, Senior Market Analyst at XS.com \WTI crude oil declined by 0.7% today, marking the third consecutive day of losses. The drop came as markets reacted to the new war initiated by the United States against Venezuela, where investors are increasingly concerned about the risk of further oversupply…
Continue ReadingEUR/USD Trades Sideways as Fed Caution and Policy Divergence Keep Dollar Supported
Written by Linh Tran, Market Analyst at XS.com At present, EUR/USD is in a phase lacking clear directional momentum, as monetary policy, economic data, and geopolitical developments are simultaneously shaping investor expectations. The most important pillar influencing EUR/USD remains the divergence in monetary policy expectations between the United States and…
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Dollar Stable Ahead of Key Data Week
Today’s markets analysis on behalf of Joseph Dahrieh, Managing Principal at Tickmill The US dollar was broadly flat on Friday, while treasury yields were mixed across the curve. Market participants could remain cautious ahead of a dense calendar of US macroeconomic releases next week that could shape expectations for both the dollar and interest rates into…
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