Political Fears Push Bond Yields Higher and Weaken the French Stock Market
The French CAC40 index declined, despite its strong performance since the beginning of the year. This drop is attributed to the political crisis in France, following the resignation of the French Prime Minister just hours after a new government was announced. This has plunged France into a dark tunnel amid a deep rift between French […]
Nikkei 225 Index Hits Record Highs with Continued Upward Momentum Amid Weakness of the Japanese Yen
The USD/JPY currency pair rose today, reaching 150.68, the highest level since August 1, 2025, and is currently trading above the 150.50 level. The pair has increased by 4% since the low recorded on September 17, 2025, at 145.48, reaching the peak achieved today at 150.68. However, the pair is still down by about 4% […]
Brief Overview of Last Week’s Key Economic Events
Global markets experienced a mix of divergent economic indicators last week. In the United States, there was an increase in existing home sales and the job openings index, while consumer confidence and private sector job changes declined, alongside a rise in oil inventories. Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data showed mixed performance across countries; the US […]
“Uptober” Boosts Bitcoin Gains… Investors Bet on Continued Rally
Bitcoin prices kicked off October with strong performance — a month historically known as “Uptober” due to the positive momentum the cryptocurrency often sees during this period. Yesterday, Bitcoin reached approximately $121,000, marking its highest level since August 14, when it hit a peak around $124,500. The price has risen by about 11% since the […]
AI stocks’ positive momentum pushes Nasdaq 100 to record highs
We are witnessing strong positive momentum in U.S. stock indices, particularly the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, both of which continue to reach record highs. For example, the S&P 500 rose approximately 39% from its low of 4,835 points on April 7 to its recent peak of 6,718 points as of yesterday. Similarly, the Nasdaq […]
After last week’s gains… has oil begun its downward journey?
Crude oil prices rose by approximately 3.24% last week, reaching around $70 on Friday — a level that represents resistance at the 200-day moving average. However, prices have declined since the beginning of this week, with oil reaching $65.64 yesterday, marking a nearly 6% drop from last Friday’s peak of $70 to yesterday’s low. Oil […]
The Canadian Dollar under Pressure: A Comprehensive Technical & Economic Analysis
On September 17, the Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points, from 2.75% down to 2.50%, in line with market expectations. Recent Canadian economic data reveal signs of weakness: Employment change plunged by 65,500 jobs, far below expectations (4,900) and the previous reading (40,800). The unemployment rate rose to 7.1%, […]
Brief Overview of Major Economic Events from Last Week
Last week brought a slew of important global economic releases. In the United States, Purchasing Managers’ Indices (PMIs) in both the manufacturing and services sectors declined, and consumer confidence and inflation expectations (via Michigan survey data) also softened. On the upside, new home sales, durable goods orders, and GDP came in stronger than expected, and […]
Platinum Rises 70% Year-to-Date, Outperforming Gold, Silver, and Bitcoin
Platinum prices continue their upward trend, reaching $1,548 today—the highest level since 2008—and currently trading above $1,500. Platinum has increased by approximately 70% since the beginning of the year until today, outperforming most other assets such as Bitcoin, global stock indices, gold (which rose by 43%), and silver (which increased by about 55%). Forecasts indicate […]
Takaichi’s Statements and Powell’s Speech Push the USD/JPY Pair Higher
The USD/JPY pair rose yesterday, reaching a level of 148.92, its highest since September 3, 2025, and is currently trading near the 149.00 mark. The pair has gained 2% since the low recorded on September 17, 2025, at 145.48, up to yesterday’s peak of 148.92. However, it remains down about 5% year-to-date. Factors Pressuring the […]
