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Dana Catterina

2026-01-21

2 minutes

January 2026 index market overview: bullish sentiment meets stretched valuations

The global financial landscape at the start of 2026 presents a complex picture of robust optimism tempered by technical and fundamental headwinds. While major indices reached significant milestones, underlying data suggests a growing divergence between market sentiment and valuation realities.

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2025-12-18

5 minutes

December 2025 index market overview: momentum eases despite rebound

The close of 2025 has seen a rebound in major equity indexes, but the December report highlights concerns that upward momentum may be subsiding, especially in the US markets. A combination of enthusiasm for generative AI and dovish signals from the US Federal Reserve initially fueled a surge in optimism and dip-buying.

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2025-11-20

3 minutes

November 2025 index market overview: equities face headwinds despite rebounds

The financial landscape in November 2025 presents a complex picture, with US stocks recently rebounding on the easing of government shutdown fears, yet facing significant macroeconomic and valuation challenges. Meanwhile, the FTSE100 continues its strong run, and the DAX40 is stalled amid valuation concerns.

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2025-10-23

4 minutes

October 2025 index market overview: the reemergence of risk and volatility

The index market presents a complex picture in August 2025. A few major U.S. indices, driven by large tech companies, reached new highs, while others struggled. The Federal Reserve is facing pressure to cut interest rates, but the economic situation is complicated by a loosening labor market and rising inflation. European markets show mixed results. Despite warnings about stretched valuations and slowing earnings, investor optimism is high.

2025-10-08

4 minutes

October 2025 gold market overview: why falling real rates keep gold on the rise

The gold market experienced an explosive rally in the lead-up to the October 2025 report. This surge occurred despite relative monetary stability and low asset market volatility, positioning the metal in technically over-bought territory. However, key macro trends, including falling real rates and elevated economic uncertainty, continue to provide strong support. This report analyzes gold's valuation, positioning, and the macro drivers influencing the market's trajectory.

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2025-09-17

3 minutes

September 2025 Index Market Overview: Key Trends and Risks in Major Global Indices

The index market presents a complex picture in September 2025, with a few major US indices inching higher over the past month, with strength observed in the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Russell 2000 indices.

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2025-09-10

3 minutes

September 2025 Gold Market Overview: The Unconventional Rally

In early September 2025, gold prices surged to a new all-time high, reaching an intra-day peak of USD 3,578/oz. This rally, which began in the second half of August, saw gold's price strengthen by 42.8% year-over-year (YoY). What makes this rally particularly notable is that it occurred despite a steady U.S. dollar and stable asset market volatility, factors that typically don't coincide with strong precious metals performance.

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2025-08-19

3 minutes

August 2025 Index Market Overview: US Equities and the 'Great Eight'

The index market presents a complex picture in August 2025. A few major U.S. indices, driven by large tech companies, reached new highs, while others struggled. The Federal Reserve is facing pressure to cut interest rates, but the economic situation is complicated by a loosening labor market and rising inflation. European markets show mixed results. Despite warnings about stretched valuations and slowing earnings, investor optimism is high.

2025-08-11

3 minutes

August 2025 Gold Market Overview: Is Inflation The New Catalyst?

The gold market has been a hot topic for investors, and the August 2025 report from OANDA provides a detailed look at the factors shaping its performance. Despite a period of economic uncertainty, gold has maintained its value, trading in a broad range between $3,275 and $3,440 per ounce. But what's behind this resilience, and what can investors expect in the coming months?

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