As anticipated in this week’s Weekly Outlook, the U.S. earnings season has begun, as usual led by the banking sector. Expectations were relatively elevated, as banks typically provide a reliable read-through on the overall state of the economy and credit conditions. In addition, sector performance since mid-November 2025 has been decidedly strong: the Invesco KBW […]
Several European indices have started the year at unprecedented levels. Spain’s IBEX 35 has surged to 17,620, the pan-European Euro Stoxx has climbed to 5,938, and Germany’s DAX is now trading around 24,960. The French CAC 40 is also very close to a bullish breakout. To this list we should add Italy’s FTSE MIB, which, […]
News of the capture of Nicolás Maduro, now former president of Venezuela, might lead some market participants to expect an immediate impact on energy markets. This assumption is understandable, given that the Caribbean nation sits atop the world’s largest proven oil reserves, estimated at 303 billion barrels—approximately 17% of global reserves—according to data from the […]
When speaking of Christmas, it is difficult for many not to think of a company that has accompanied them—and continues to do so—with its cartoons during this period throughout the years. The Walt Disney Company (DIS) has faced some challenging years recently but throughout 2025 it has completed its strategic pivot from aggressive subscriber acquisition […]
At this point, it is hardly a surprise: after an extended period in which the technology sector led the broader market higher, leadership has rotated notably in recent weeks. In fact, several major names — including NVDA (-1.55%), AMZN (-0.65%), and AAPL (-0.27%) — have weighed on the Nasdaq’s performance. This comes on top of […]
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 […]
While this morning brings several hot topics—from a strong September NFP print to Japan’s sudden surge in exports accompanied by the new government’s announcement of a massive fiscal stimulus—we will again focus on the tech sector and the dramatic reversal seen yesterday in equity markets. U.S. markets closed sharply lower, despite having risen more than […]
U.S. stock futures ticked higher on Friday, hinting at a volatile close to a week dominated by tech-sector swings, policy uncertainty, and corporate drama. By 02:16 ET (07:16 GMT), Dow Jones futures were up around 100 points (0.2%), S&P 500 futures gained 18 points (0.3%), and Nasdaq 100 futures added 89 points (0.4%). Investors continue […]
European equities wrapped up a challenging week on a soft note as investors digested a stream of corporate earnings and awaited a key inflation release. At 08:05 GMT Friday, Germany’s DAX edged down 0.2 %, the U.K.’s FTSE 100 also dropped 0.2 %, and France’s CAC 40 held largely flat. The focus this week was […]
European stock markets traded mixed on Wednesday as investors stayed cautious ahead of a highly anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate decision and a busy day of corporate earnings. At 08:05 GMT, Germany’s DAX slipped 0.1%, France’s CAC 40 fell 0.2%, while the U.K.’s FTSE 100 edged 0.4% higher. The muted tone reflected investors’ reluctance to […]
