Despite its reputation as a safe haven, gold has not performed particularly well following the outbreak of tensions in the Middle East. At yesterday’s close in New York, the yellow metal settled at $5,134.39, $144 lower than Friday, February 27, or – if preferred – a decline of 2.72%. Why this move when the safe-haven […]
Global oil prices jumped sharply on Thursday, March 12, with Brent crude oil climbing back to the $100 per barrel level despite the largest emergency oil release ever coordinated by the International Energy Agency (IEA). The surge reflects rising fears that the conflict in the Middle East could disrupt one of the world’s most important […]
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Amid recent geopolitical developments, futures on the implied volatility of the S&P 500—the VIX—rose to touch the 30 level on Monday, March 9, a level last seen in April 2025. In a recent note published by a professional volatility trader, it was argued that when the VIX closes above 30, opportunities for volatility traders tend […]
Asian stock markets posted modest gains on Wednesday, March 11, as investors positioned themselves ahead of the highly anticipated U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, a key indicator that could influence the Federal Reserve’s interest rate outlook. Regional equities moved slightly higher after a volatile start to the week driven by sharp fluctuations in global […]
Daily market commentary featuring timely analysis of price action and economic events. Stay informed with expert observations on the themes shaping global markets.
As per the data released overnight, Japan’s GDP expanded more than expected in the final quarter of 2025, with annualized growth of +1.3% in Q4 2025, compared with +1.2% expected and +0.2% in the previous reading. The stronger performance was mainly driven by robust business investment, which increased 1.3% (vs. 0.2% in the flash estimate). […]
Bitcoin has climbed back above the $70,000 level after a short-lived weekend correction that briefly pushed the world’s largest cryptocurrency down to around $65,000. The recovery highlights Bitcoin’s growing resilience during periods of global market volatility. The price rebound occurred early Tuesday, March 10, in East Asia trading hours, as broader financial markets stabilized following […]
Daily market commentary featuring timely analysis of price action and economic events. Stay informed with expert observations on the themes shaping global markets.
Global markets enter the second week of March in a state of heightened volatility, as the traditional “inflation-versus-growth” debate has been abruptly overshadowed by geopolitical risk. Liquidity conditions remain stable but sentiment has shifted decisively toward defensive positioning following the sudden escalation in the Middle East. Coordinated U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iranian infrastructure on […]
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