It is generally undesirable for markets to approach a holiday period with unresolved concerns. While the “Santa Claus rally” is well known, markets also tend to perform strongly ahead of other holidays, including this week’s Thanksgiving break. This is a shortened trading week in the United States, with equity markets closed today and reduced hours […]
Beginner’s Guide to Investing in Stocks Online: How to Start With Confidence
Investing in stocks online has never been more accessible. Commission-free trading, intuitive mobile platforms, and fractional shares allow complete beginners to enter the market with confidence, even with a small amount of starting capital. But with so many choices available, new investors can quickly feel overwhelmed. In this article, you’ll learn how the stock market […]
Market Commentary 2025-11-26
Daily market commentary featuring timely analysis of price action and economic events. Stay informed with expert observations on the themes shaping global markets.
Eli Lilly Holds Firm in the USD 1 Trillion Club
On Friday, 21 November 2025, Eli Lilly became the first pharmaceutical company to reach a valuation typically reserved for major technology giants: USD 1 trillion. The milestone was achieved when its share price hit $1,057.78. Alongside Big Tech, the company now trades at valuations that—while elevated, as we will see shortly—many analysts consider justified by […]
BTC, ETH, and XRP Show Early Signs of Bullish Reversal
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP trade near important price levels on Wednesday, showing signs that bearish momentum is fading across the crypto market. All three assets have bounced from key support zones mid-week, suggesting that sellers may be losing strength and that a broader recovery may follow if current levels hold. BTC Stabilizes on Wednesday as […]
Market Commentary 2025-11-25
Daily market commentary featuring timely analysis of price action and economic events. Stay informed with expert observations on the themes shaping global markets.
EUR CHF and the Swiss Franc’s Strength at Risk
Over the weekend, SNB President Martin Schlegel delivered several comments that, as often happens with central bank communication, offer clues about the future path of the Swiss franc. Schlegel noted that Switzerland may require even more accommodative monetary policy. This is striking considering that since February 2024 the SNB has cut rates from 1.75 percent […]
Weekly Market Outlook | 24 – 28 Nov
The week of November 24–28 is shaping up as an event-filled, albeit holiday-shortened period for global markets. Investors will focus on delayed U.S. data such as retail sales and producer prices, while anticipation builds around the Federal Reserve’s next move amid rising odds of a December rate cut. At the same time, currency watchers are […]
Market Commentary 2025-11-24
Daily market commentary featuring timely analysis of price action and economic events. Stay informed with expert observations on the themes shaping global markets.
Nikkei: Strong Outperformance and Policy Crosswinds
Japan’s Nikkei has been one of the strongest performers among developed markets this year. From the April 2025 lows near 31 000 to the early November peak above 52 600, the index has gained roughly 70 percent. This performance must be viewed in the context of a weakening yen, since the index is quoted in […]






