Sideways Movement in Oil Prices Since Early August Amid a Balance of Pressures and Support
Crude oil prices have been trading within a sideways range between $65 and $70 per barrel since the beginning of August, currently hovering around the $68 level. This horizontal trend is expected to persist in the near term, especially amid the prevailing uncertainty in the oil market, which is influenced by several conflicting factors that […]
Weakness in Macroeconomic Indicators Amid Yuan and Chinese Stock Market Strength
Chinese economic data has shown significant slowdown recently, prompting the need for additional stimulus measures to support growth, production, and consumption by Chinese authorities. Key developments include: Industrial production grew by 5.2% year-on-year in August, falling short of expectations and the previous reading of 5.7%. Unemployment rate rose to 5.3%, higher than both expectations and […]
Record Highs for U.S. Stock Indices Amid Expectations of Interest Rate Cuts
We are witnessing positive momentum in U.S. stock indices, specifically the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones, as they continue to reach record levels. For example, the S&P 500 rose to 6,593 points yesterday, the Nasdaq 100 reached 24,017 points, and the Dow Jones hit 46,136 points, increasing approximately 12%, 14%, and 8%, respectively, […]
Australian Dollar Hits Highest Level Since November 2024, Supported by Strong Economic Data and Weak U.S. Dollar
The Australian dollar (AUD) hit 0.6636 against the U.S. dollar (USD) yesterday, marking its highest level since November 8, 2024. The AUD/USD pair has surged by approximately 12% since the April 9, 2025 low of 0.5913, up to the recent high. It has also gained around 7% year-to-date and is currently trading near the 0.6600 […]
Despite volatility, Bitcoin is up 20% YTD, supported by rate-cut expectations and continued investment inflows through funds
Bitcoin prices reached nearly $124,500 on Thursday, August 14, 2025, marking a new all-time high. However, they later fell to $107,300 on September 1, representing a 14% decline from that peak to the trough, before rebounding to trade currently around $112,000. Year-to-date, Bitcoin is up 21%, outperforming U.S. equity indices. Despite this volatility, Bitcoin remains […]
Nikkei 225 Hits New Record High Above 44,000 Points, Boosted by Economic Momentum and Weak Yen
The Nikkei 225 Index continues its upward trend, reaching a new all-time high of 44,186 points today. The index has surged approximately 43% since its low on April 7 of this year, when it recorded 30,793 points, up to today’s peak. It has also risen around 9% year-to-date. Additionally, Japan’s TOPIX Index is also hitting […]
Weekly Economic Overview – Past Week
Last week showed mixed performance across global economic indicators. The US trade deficit widened to $78.3 billion, while initial jobless claims increased to 237,000. US crude oil inventories rose by 2.415 million barrels, and job openings declined to 7.181 million. Private sector nonfarm payrolls, according to ADP, fell to 54,000, and the official nonfarm payroll […]
Gold Price Milestone: Key Drivers Behind the Surge
Gold prices continue their upward trajectory, reaching $3,579 yesterday, marking a new all-time high. The metal is currently hovering around $3,530, and has gained approximately 35% year-to-date, outperforming high-risk assets such as Bitcoin and major U.S. stock indices. Key Drivers Behind the Bullish Momentum in Gold: Shift Away from Long-Term Government Bonds: Investors are pulling […]
Geopolitical and Trade Factors Support Oil Prices Despite Pressure from the Dollar and Supply
Crude oil prices rose to $69.53 yesterday, the highest level since August 4, 2025, and are currently hovering near $69.00 per barrel amid ongoing uncertainty in the oil market driven by mixed factors. Still, oil prices remain down 7% since the beginning of the year. The positive factors supporting oil prices include: Despite U.S. President […]
Silver Hits Highest Level Since 2011, Outperforming Gold, Bitcoin, and Global Equity Indices
Silver continues its upward trajectory, recording $40.85 today — its highest level since September 2011 — and is currently trading above the $40.00 mark. The metal has surged about 44% from its April 7, 2025 low of $28.36, reaching today’s peak. Since the start of the year, silver has climbed around 41%, outperforming risk assets […]
