U.S. stocks continue to record highs amid a decline in the fear index
The VIX volatility and fear index fell to 13.38 points on Wednesday, its lowest level since December 13, 2024, signaling a state of comfort and growing investor appetite for U.S. equities. At this stage, U.S. equity indices are experiencing positive momentum, supported by technology stocks linked to artificial intelligence. The index composed of the “Magnificent […]
Oil Between Geopolitical Support and Oversupply Pressures
Crude oil prices are experiencing heightened volatility at this stage, having risen by around 6% from last week’s low of USD 58.72 to a peak of USD 62.17 reached on Monday, before currently trading around the USD 62 level. Nevertheless, prices remained down by approximately 17% since the beginning of the year to date. It […]
A Historic Surge in Gold Supported by Geopolitical Tensions and Bets on Interest Rate Cuts
Gold prices recorded a level of $4,498 today, marking a new all-time high, marking a new record level for the 50th time this year, after the yellow metal rose by about 70% from the beginning of the year, posting its best annual performance since 1979. This performance has outpaced high-risk assets such as Bitcoin and […]
Brief Overview of Last Week’s Key Economic Events
Last week witnessed a series of major global economic developments that pointed to a clear slowdown in economic momentum alongside growing signals of monetary easing. In the United States, economic data were mixed: nonfarm payrolls showed a modest increase, but this was accompanied by a rise in the unemployment rate to its highest level in […]
Markets Await Bank of England Decision Today Amid Rising Economic Pressures
After the British pound reached 1.3456 against the US dollar on Tuesday, December 16—its highest level since October 17, 2025—the pair retreated to 1.3312 yesterday. Despite this pullback, GBP/USD remains up around 7% year to date and is currently trading near the 1.3350 level. Recent UK economic data have been weak. The unemployment rate rose […]
Oil Prices Under Strong Pressure Amid Supply Glut and Global Demand Concerns, Breaking the $60 Psychological Level
Crude oil prices are facing strong selling pressure, having broken below the psychological $60 level yesterday to record $58.72, the lowest level since April 9, 2025. Prices are currently hovering around $60. Oil prices have declined by around 12% from the peak of $66.78 recorded on October 24 to yesterday’s low of $58.72 and are […]
Brief Overview of Last Week’s Key Economic Events
Last week saw a series of important global economic data releases and policy decisions. In the United States, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points to a range of 3.50%–3.75%, while the dot plot signaled only one additional rate cut next year. The decision revealed a divided vote and was accompanied by […]
The USD/CAD Pair Records Its Lowest Level Since September 2025
The Bank of Canada decided on Wednesday to keep interest rates unchanged, as expected, at 2.25%. The USD/CAD pair declined to 1.3757 yesterday, marking its lowest level since September 17, 2025, and is currently trading near 1.3800. The pair has fallen by about 3% year-to-date. It has also dropped nearly 8% from its November 5, […]
How did financial markets react to yesterday’s Federal Reserve decision?
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decided in yesterday’s meeting to cut interest rates by 25 basis points, in line with market expectations, bringing the target range to 3.50%–3.75%. However, the most important element was the dot plot, which signaled only one rate cut of 25 basis points for next year. The voting results also […]
RBA Holds Rates Steady Amid Supportive Economic Data and Strong AUD/USD Momentum
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decided on Tuesday to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.60%, as widely expected, with projections indicating that rates will likely remain at this level throughout next year. Recent Australian economic data continue to show resilience in economic performance, as evidenced by: The Manufacturing PMI, which recorded an expansion at […]
