While this note will focus primarily on Amazon—following the company’s earnings release after yesterday’s market close and the subsequent 10% decline in after-hours trading—it is impossible not to briefly address the broader market dynamics observed in the previous session, which was characterized by a pronounced risk-off move across asset classes. Starting with commodities, precious metals […]
Bitcoin’s sharp drop to around $60,000 has triggered intense speculation across the crypto market, with traders searching for a hidden catalyst behind one of the steepest weekly sell-offs since the 2022 FTX collapse. Rather than a typical macro-driven correction, many analysts believe the sudden 30% decline may have been accelerated by forced liquidations from a […]
We have thus reached the day of the policy meetings and interest rate decisions of the European Central Bank and the Bank of England. We find the situation at the “Old Lady” (the BOE) particularly interesting. The UK economy has been steadily slowing over recent quarters, with the annual GDP growth rate decelerating from +1.9% […]
Investing in the stock market involves more than just picking the right stocks. Knowing how to place orders effectively can help you enter and exit positions at the right time, manage risk, and maximize profits. This guide explains the main types of stock orders: market orders, limit orders, stop orders, and stop-limit orders, with examples […]
At one point yesterday, the Nasdaq (US100) was down as much as 2.3%, pushing the tech-heavy index into negative territory for the year. The intraday low was 25,112, compared with the 31 December 2025 close of 25,249, implying a year-to-date performance of -0.54%. The index later managed to rebound to 25,338 before closing the session […]
Asian markets traded unevenly on Wednesday, with South Korea’s KOSPI reaching an all-time high, while gains in other regions were limited as investor caution persisted. The surge in technology stocks earlier in the week cooled following a weaker finish on Wall Street. South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI climbed nearly 1% to 5,361.85 points, building on a […]
While volatility across multiple asset classes has increased steadily over recent weeks—something we have all observed—the VIX index, which reflects equity market volatility and more specifically options on the S&P 500 maturing within 30 days, has remained relatively subdued. To be fair, the VIX has attempted to rebound a couple of times over the past […]
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is widely anticipated to raise its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.85% at its February policy meeting, marking its first rate increase in more than two years as inflation accelerates. The decision is scheduled for Tuesday at 03:30 GMT, alongside the release of the Monetary Policy […]
Global financial markets enter the first week of February with liquidity fully restored and investor focus shifting decisively toward macro confirmation. Following January’s positioning adjustments, markets are now increasingly driven by incoming economic data, central-bank guidance, and cross-asset repricing as participants assess whether early-2026 trends validate expectations for growth and monetary easing later in the […]
Bitcoin slipped below the $75,000 threshold on Monday, extending its recent sell-off and falling to levels not seen in nearly 10 months. The move follows a steep correction of almost 11% last week, with technical indicators increasingly pointing to growing downside risk. As selling pressure accelerates, market sentiment has shifted decisively bearish, leaving traders focused […]
