The Ibex 35 faces a week of losses, registering an accumulated fall of 2.2%, influenced by the reelection of Donald Trump in the U.S. The prospect of new tariffs and restrictive trade policies have generated concern, especially for Spanish companies with international operations. At mid-session, the Spanish index fell 0.28% to 11,537.60 points, and then recovered...
Global stock markets presented a volatile day on Thursday, with mixed trends in both Asia and Europe. Several factors have influenced this behavior, from Donald Trump's recent victory in the United States to the possible economic stimulus measures in China and the growing political instability in Germany.
Asian Markets: Caution After Trump Euphoria
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Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election, announced by Fox News, has unleashed strong volatility in the financial markets, with a notable boost for Bitcoin (BTC/USD). The value of the cryptocurrency reached a new all-time high, surpassing $74,000, up 5.81%. The uncertainty generated by Trump's victory, combined with the possibility of protectionist...
The German DAX index (Ticker AT: GER40) has been one of the most impacted by the uncertainty surrounding the U.S. presidential election, closing down 0.1% yesterday, Tuesday, along with the French CAC 40 and the UK's FTSE 100. At today's open, the index continued in negative territory, down -0.13% equivalent to -25.80 points. Currently, the DAX checkpoint stands...
Friday was an exciting day for the Mexican peso! The local currency recovered ground after a month full of ups and downs, closing the day at $20.109 MXN per dollar. This advance was driven by a weakened dollar, which lost strength against the world's major currencies. Compared to the previous close of $20.695, the peso gained 15.86 cents, which translates into a...
Why are elites buying Bitcoin?
Bitcoin has evolved from a cryptocurrency experiment to an asset of global interest, attracting the attention of large financial institutions and elites. This shift in perception, backed by reports such as BlackRock's, highlights how Bitcoin has evolved to become a solid option for protecting capital and diversifying portfolios. But...
Current Context
ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ: ASML) is at a critical juncture. Recently, its share price has fallen nearly 24%, driven by a downward revision to its 2025 sales projections largely because +20% of its sales were being generated by China and now the country has seen competitors replace its best-selling technologies. Sales are now expected to range...
Platinum (Ticker AT: PLATINUM) , a highly versatile precious metal, has experienced considerable price volatility, influenced by economic and geopolitical factors, as well as changes in industrial demand, especially in the automotive sector. Unlike gold, which is seen primarily as a safe haven, platinum serves a dual function: as an investment asset and as a key...
Oil prices have risen around 1 dollar in the Asian session and continued a rise of almost 2 dollars per barrel at the European opening, driven by reports of possible conflicts in the Middle East and the expectation of adjustments in crude oil production. The situation has generated uncertainty among investors, who are seeking protection in the face of instability...
The oil market continues to show strong oscillations, influenced by geopolitical factors and fluctuations in global demand. Recently, oil prices rose on the back of a surprise drop in U.S. crude and gasoline inventories, suggesting stronger-than-expected demand for the fuel. In early Asian trading, Brent (Ticker AT: BRENT) was up 0.65% at USD 73.02 per barrel,...
Volkswagen's recent action, with proposals to close up to three factories in Germany and the possible reduction of global wages by 10%, highlights a critical situation in the European automotive industry. Although expected, this measure reflects the challenge the sector is facing due to the passivity and lack of strategic response from European institutions....
This Tuesday, October 29, 2024, marks the start of a pivotal week for the markets, with several key reports that will define the trend of the coming days. In addition to corporate results and the JOLTs survey, multiple relevant economic indicators will be released throughout the day. Here are the five key highlights for today:
1. U.S. JOLTs survey.
Today at...
This morning, gold prices fell, reflecting lower safe-haven demand, following the easing of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Israel's decision not to attack key infrastructure in Iran over the weekend reduced fears of further escalation in the conflict, diverting investors into assets such as the dollar. Despite threats of retaliation from Iran, the...
Shares of Tesla (Ticker AT: TSLA.US) surged more than 11% following the release of its third-quarter results, which beat investor expectations. The company highlighted by breaking its streak of four consecutive quarters of missing earnings per share (EPS) estimates, driven by a significant improvement in its margins. During the earnings call, CEO Elon Musk...
The U.S. stock market, especially the S&P 500, has experienced a recent correction due to rising 10-year Treasury yields, which have reached their highest level since July. While this increase has put pressure on stocks, some analysts believe the impact could be temporary.
The S&P 500(Ticker AT:USA500), which has shown positive performance in 2024, continues...
Market Context
Recent trading sessions have been marked by expectations regarding the US Federal Reserve 's monetary policies. The market anticipates that the US central bank will adopt a less aggressive stance in its interest rate cuts. This backdrop has boosted the dollar, which has gained nearly 4% from last month's lows, as reflected in the Dollar Index,...
Political and Geopolitical Impact:
The gold metal has rallied 40% so far in 2024 and gold prices remain near record highs due to growing risk aversion triggered by political uncertainty in the US and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. With the U.S. presidential election just two weeks away, the race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris appears to be very...
In a recent announcement, the BRICS alliance (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) has confirmed that the XRP and XLM cryptocurrencies will be the cryptocurrencies of choice to power its new cross-border payments system. The move underscores BRICS' focus on creating an efficient, decentralized alternative to current legacy systems such as Swift.
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