While volatility across multiple asset classes has increased steadily over recent weeks—something we have all observed—the VIX index, which reflects equity market volatility and more specifically options on the S&P 500 maturing within 30 days, has remained relatively subdued. To be fair, the VIX has attempted to rebound a couple of times over the past […]
It has been a few days since we last discussed one of the hottest topics in the market and on everyone’s lips: the relentlessly rising price of gold. Yesterday, gold closed up 3.79%, reaching USD 4,959. Gold is not the only commodity whose price chart is taking on a parabolic or near-vertical shape. In recent […]
Gold prices dipped below the $4,800 per ounce level during early Asian trading on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump pulled back from previously threatening tariffs on European countries tied to his controversial Greenland strategy. This shift in rhetoric eased some geopolitical fears and reduced immediate safe-haven demand for bullion. Why Gold Is Pulling Back […]
In recent weeks we have discussed both metals, not only in light of the strong performance delivered over the past couple of years—particularly throughout 2025—but also because of their growing popularity among retail investors, especially gold. Regarding XAU, we were not expecting outsized further appreciation. We analyzed it when it was trading around $4,050; after […]
As of writing, spot gold ($4,104) has gained $102 from last Friday’s close, marking a +2.56% daily increase—its strongest performance since mid-October (Friday the 17th, for the superstitious), when a correction began that saw the precious metal drop from the $4,380 area by as much as 11.5%, reaching a relative low of $3,886 on October […]
Gold (XAU/USD) climbed to a new all-time high above the $3,800 mark during Monday’s Asian and early European sessions. The surge comes as investors flock to the precious metal amid rising fears of a potential U.S. government shutdown and growing expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts later this year. Gold’s appeal as a non-yielding safe-haven […]
Key inflation data and speeches from several Federal Reserve policymakers will be closely monitored by investors following last week’s significant rate cut. PMI data will offer insights into the global economy’s strength, while gold prices remain near record highs. Here’s what to watch in the markets this week. Inflation The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, […]
The rally in U.S. markets will come under scrutiny this week when chip manufacturing giant Nvidia’s (NVDA) results are released. U.S. inflation data is likely to bolster expectations for long-awaited rate cuts, while the Eurozone and Australia will also release inflation data that will influence the path of interest rates. Here is a summary of […]
