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2025-11-20

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.

2025-11-17

After a powerful surge fueled by frenzied investor activity in September and October, the gold market saw a material correction in late October and early November. This volatility has prompted questions about the metal's trajectory, but a look at the underlying fundamentals suggests that gold's long-term uptrend remains supported.

2025-11-04

In 2025, financial markets once again proved that a rebound follows every sharp market drop—provided that economic fundamentals remain sound. The spring correction, triggered by the trade war and new tariffs , richly rewarded investors who maintained a pro-risk stance. Entering Q4, the key is not to avoid shocks, but to understand cycles and harness volatility as an ally.

2025-10-23

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

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.

2025-09-17

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.

2025-09-10

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2025-09-10

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.

2025-09-04

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2025-08-19

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.