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…
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Nasdaq Composite at a Critical Inflection Point
The Nasdaq Composite Index remains in focus as investors digest the implications of recent Federal Reserve rate cuts and the approaching earnings season. After strong performance in 2025, the index is showing signs that future gains will depend less on liquidity and more on earnings quality and valuation resilience. “The…
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…
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Japanese Yen Steadies on Policy Shift Bets, Shrugs Off Fiscal Jitters
Tokyo: The Japanese yen held on to its recent gains on Monday, supported by growing market expectations that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) could maintain a more hawkish policy stance, even as concerns linger over Japan’s fiscal outlook. The yen remained firm against the US dollar in early Asian trade,…
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…
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How to Read Stock Charts: A Practical Skill Every Investor and Trader Must Master
Stock charts are more than lines and candles on a screen—they are visual records of how money flows through the market. Every price movement reflects collective decisions driven by earnings, economic data, interest rates, global events, and investor psychology. Learning to read stock charts helps traders and investors understand this…
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