By Ion Jauregui - Analyst ActivTrades
CaixaBank closed 2024 with the best result in its history, reaching a net profit of €5,787 million, 20% higher than in 2023. This growth was driven by intense commercial activity and the effect of high interest rates. The result exceeded analysts' forecasts, consolidating the bank's leadership in the sector.
Fundamental...
By Ion Jauregui - ActivTrades Analyst
At the end of January 2025, Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices have shown significant movements in the global energy market. Brent is trading around $77.47 per barrel, while WTI stands at $73.81.
Economic Analysis
Several economic factors are influencing the current dynamics of oil prices:
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By Ion Jauregui - ActivTrades Analyst
DeepSeek the privately held company owned by co-founder Liang Wenfeng's quant investment fund High-Flyer has emerged as one of the most influential companies in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), revolutionizing financial and technology markets. Today we take a look at how its innovation has impacted key sectors and...
By Ion Jauregui - ActivTrades Analyst
The revival of the debate in the EU over the possible confiscation of frozen Russian assets, valued at €210 billion, raises concerns about its implications for the euro and thus the EUR/USD. The move, promoted by the likes of Valdis Dombrovskis and Kaja Kallas, seeks to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine, but could have...
By Ion Jauregui - Analyst ActivTrades
Brent prices have remained virtually unchanged in recent sessions, correcting -4.57% since the 15th and closing with a slight change of -0.05% this Thursday. The oil market continues to navigate uncertain waters, affected by geopolitical factors, political commentary and mixed signals on global demand.
Key factors...
By Ion Jauregui – ActivTrades Analyst
Below is an analysis of the commodities that performed best in 2024 and those expected to lead in 2025.
Top Performers in 2024
1. Gold: Supported by global economic uncertainty, gold demonstrated strong performance as a safe-haven asset, with prices averaging $2,000 per ounce.
2. Copper: Economic recovery and the boom...
By Ion Jauregui - ActivTrades Analyst
Yesterday Wall Street closed in green, with the Dow Jones Industrials up 1.24% to 44,025 units, while the S&P 500 advanced 0.88% to 6,049 points and the Nasdaq rose 0.64% to close at 19,756 points. This optimism in the markets was mainly driven by expectations about President Donald Trump's future economic measures. One of...
This week, two events dominate global attention: the inauguration of Donald Trump as president of the United States and the start of the World Economic Forum in Davos. Both promise to set the political and economic agenda for the coming months, with significant implications for financial markets and international relations. Both scenarios promise to generate...
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ), one of the global giants in the pharmaceutical, medical device and consumer sectors, is in the spotlight as it prepares to release its fourth-quarter 2024 results. Analysts and the market expect the results to reflect a combination of macroeconomic challenges and strategic opportunities that will define its performance in 2025.
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Banco Santander (BME: SAN) could be considering a major strategic shift: its exit from the UK market after two decades of operations, according to recent speculation. Since the acquisition of Abbey National in 2004, the UK has been a key market for the Spanish bank. However, operational challenges, low returns and legal problems could be motivating this possible...
The Eurogroup has kicked off the year with a strategy meeting in Brussels, coinciding with the inauguration of Donald Trump for his second term as president of the United States. The meeting, chaired by Paschal Donohoe, seeks to address the Eurozone's main economic challenges, including climate change, disruptive technologies and geopolitical uncertainties, with a...
This Friday, the European market focuses its attention on Consumer Price Index (CPI) data and other relevant macroeconomic indicators. The recent release of figures confirms a persistent inflationary environment, with significant implications for the European Central Bank's (ECB) monetary policy.
1. Eurozone CPI: Highest since July
The year-on-year CPI in...
Over the past two weeks, financial markets have experienced significant fluctuations in currencies, gold, oil and U.S. Treasuries, influenced by various economic and geopolitical factors.
Currencies: U.S. Dollar Strengthening
The US dollar has maintained an uptrend against several major currencies, supported by the US Federal Reserve's monetary...
The U.S. banking sector closed 2024 with outstanding financial results, highlighting a notable increase in earnings for the major entities. These results reflect the strength of the sector in a context of economic growth and a favorable market environment.
JP Morgan Chase
Annual Profit: Reached an all-time record of US$58,471 million, consolidating its...
The EuroStoxx 50, one of Europe's most important benchmark indices, has been showing signs of weakness in recent days, making it crucial to keep an eye on certain support levels. According to Joan Cabrero, technical analyst at Ecotrader, investors should be vigilant about the index's performance around 4,800 points, a key support level. Should the index lose this...
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The Ibovespa, the São Paulo Stock Exchange's benchmark index and Latin America's main stock market indicator, yesterday registered a 0.13% increase on Monday, closing at 119,006 points. This performance was supported by the increase in the international prices of key raw materials such as oil and iron ore.
Growth drivers
The Ibovespa's advance was led by...
Markets closed lower on Friday despite strong Non-Farm Payrolls data (256,000 vs. 165,000 expected) due to concerns that the Federal Reserve will keep rates higher for longer. This boosted Treasury yields, attracting capital into fixed income and affecting rate-sensitive sectors. In addition, corporate earnings warnings and global economic weakness increased...
