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Markets Today: Gold, Silver Eye a Recovery as Indices Hold the High Ground. FOMC Minutes Now in Focus
Asian stocks hold steady near year-end highs, while European shares pause after hitting records, on track for their best year since 2021. Spain's inflation rate slows to a four-month low. The US dollar is on track for its biggest annual drop in eight years, boosting the Euro and Pound. Gold prices bounce back on geopolitical fears. Market focus now shifts to the release of the FOMC minutes for policy clues.
by Zain Vawda
Reflecting on the 2025 AI Stock Surge: Key Themes to Watch in 2026
2025 Market Review & 2026 Outlook: The "Debasement Trade" rewrote the playbook in 2025. We analyze the surge in metals and semiconductors, highlighting the divergence between Nvidia's dominance and Amazon's struggles. Looking to 2026, we explore the critical rotation from AI hardware to energy utilities.
by Elior Manier
2026 FX Outlook: Improved global growth boosts weaker US dollar; EUR, AUD, and JPY top picks
Global FX markets in 2025 were shaped by a tug of war between “US exceptionalism” and “US debasement,” leaving the US dollar volatile and trendless. Looking into 2026, improving global growth, narrowing yield differentials, and rising US liquidity point to renewed downside risks for the dollar, with EUR, AUD and JPY emerging as the most attractive opportunities.
by Kelvin Wong
The 2025 Metal Frenzy: A Year-End Wrap-Up and 2026 Outlook
2025 Metals Review & 2026 Outlook: A wild year of "Tariff Madness," AI frenzy, and Fed struggles drove Gold to $4,500 and Silver to records. We analyze the 5 themes of the "Debasement Trade" and provide Bull/Bear price forecasts for 2026 as the Supercycle intensifies. XAU/USD, XAG/USD, XPT/USD and other metals overview.
by Elior Manier
2026 Stock Indices Outlook: Dow Jones, Nikkei 225, Hang Seng poised to outperform
Global equities remain resilient in 2025 despite US-China trade tensions and tariffs. Asia-Pacific leads, with South Korea’s KOSPI, Japan’s Nikkei 225, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng posting strong gains. US tech drove Nasdaq 100 performance, while a dovish Fed may favor value stocks in 2026. Key technical levels and macro drivers signal continued bullish trends for global stock markets.
by Kelvin Wong
Merry Christmas to All! Markets Set for an Early Close Today
Christmas Market Update: Trading volumes thin out for the holiday, yet Platinum surges to fresh all-time highs. We review the latest US labor market data, noting seasonal distortions despite the positive beat. Plus, a teaser for 2026: The looming infrastructure hurdles facing the AI chip sector.
by Elior Manier
Markets Today: Gold Breaches $4400/oz, Silver Up 2.75%, Nikkei Rises 1.9% & FTSE 100 Eyes Short-Term Pullback
Global stocks are rising, fueled by year-end optimism, though European markets are set for a cautious open amidst holiday slowdowns and geopolitical worries in Ukraine. The Japanese yen remains weak near record lows, boosting the Nikkei. Commodities shine with silver hitting a new record high and gold breaching $4400/oz. Oil prices are also up due to rising geopolitical risk with Venezuela. The focus remains on central bank policy expectations and economic data.
by Zain Vawda
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