Bitcoin began the week trading around the $91,000 mark, attempting to recover after briefly falling below the crucial $90,000 support level. The drop triggered a cascade of liquidations worth hundreds of millions of dollars across major exchanges, as leveraged traders were forced out of positions. Ethereum followed a similar pattern, sliding toward the $3,000 psychological […]
USD Index on a Softer Note Ahead of the Federal Reserve Meeting
In a week packed with macroeconomic releases—one that will see four major central banks, including the Federal Reserve, announce potential changes to their monetary policy—the USD Index (USDX) begins trading at 98.63. This places the index closer to its H2 2025 highs (100.35 recorded on 20 November) than to its semiannual lows (95.85 reached on […]
Understanding Trading Costs: SWAPS & SPREADS
Understanding commissions—where applicable to certain instruments in your trading account—is generally straightforward: you are charged a fixed amount per transaction, or occasionally a fixed percentage, and the calculation is simple. Where most traders struggle, however, is in understanding swap costs: what they are, how they are generated, and how to calculate them. In this post, […]
WTI Remains Weak Despite the Latest OPEC+ Decision
Over the past weekend, OPEC+—the world’s leading oil-producing coalition comprising eight countries including Saudi Arabia and Russia and accounting for roughly one-third of global crude output—announced a voluntary pause to the production increases originally planned for the next three months. The initial proposal envisaged adding 1.65 million barrels per day to its current output of […]
GBPUSD: Weak Growth, Stubborn Inflation and Budget Concerns
At 08:00 GMT this morning, the minutes of the latest meeting of the Financial Policy Committee (FPC) will be released. The FPC is the Bank of England’s body responsible for safeguarding the stability of the UK financial system. Its assessment will be particularly interesting given that the country’s macroeconomic backdrop is far from vibrant—although, to […]
Bitcoin Slides as Crypto Markets Face Turbulence After Yearn Finance Exploit
Bitcoin extended its decline in early Asian trading on Monday, opening the new month with heightened volatility across the cryptocurrency market. A major disruption at DeFi protocol Yearn Finance triggered renewed fears over liquidity, accelerating losses in Bitcoin and sending shockwaves throughout the altcoin space. Drops Over 5% as Market Reacts to Yearn Finance Incident […]
IBEX 35 and the Dynamism of the Spanish Economy
Peripheral markets have performed well so far in 2025—speaking about Europe: the Spanish IBEX 35 ( you will find it as ESP35Cash) is leading the gains with +40.92%, followed at a distance by the Italian FTSE MIB (+26.02%). Further behind are the core markets and Europe’s main laggard, France (CAC +9.99%). Spain’s economy has been […]
Market Commentary 2025-11-28
Daily market commentary featuring timely analysis of price action and economic events. Stay informed with expert observations on the themes shaping global markets.
Silver At All-Time Highs After Five Years of Market Deficits
Silver’s dual nature—as both an investment asset and a critical industrial input—continues to shape its market dynamics. It is primarily the industrial side that has driven demand in 2025, which is expected to remain stable at around 1.20 billion ounces. The automotive sector has been a key contributor, as increasingly sophisticated and environmentally focused vehicles […]
Market Commentary 2025-11-27
Daily market commentary featuring timely analysis of price action and economic events. Stay informed with expert observations on the themes shaping global markets.





