Gold
As the curtain closes on 2025, the global financial landscape has been fundamentally reshaped by a historic bull run in the precious metals market. Gold futures in New York have soared nearly 71% over the past twelve months, marking the asset's most explosive annual performance since the inflationary
ETF
As the final trading days of 2025 wind down, the global financial landscape has been fundamentally reshaped by a historic surge into exchange-traded funds (ETFs). What began as a steady migration from traditional mutual funds has accelerated into a full-scale exodus, with global ETF assets under management (AUM) shattering records
GBPUSD
As of December 24, 2025, the British Pound has defied the skeptics of the post-Brexit era, firmly establishing a foothold above the $1.35 mark against the U.S. Dollar. This psychological and technical milestone, reached during a turbulent month for global markets, marks the currency’s strongest performance in
Ripple
In a landmark week for the digital asset industry, Ripple has officially crossed the threshold into the inner sanctum of the U.S. financial system. On December 12, 2025, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) granted conditional approval for the charter of Ripple National Trust Bank (RNTB)
Gold
In a historic milestone that has sent shockwaves through global financial markets, gold prices officially breached the $4,500 per ounce mark on December 20, 2025. This unprecedented surge represents a nearly 70% year-to-date increase, cementing 2025 as the "Year of the Golden Bull." As of today, December
Citigroup
As 2025 draws to a close, Citigroup (NYSE:C) has released its highly anticipated 2026 Market Outlook, signaling a major strategic shift for global investors. The bank’s strategists are calling for a "continued yet volatile bull market," underpinned by a resilient global economy and a Federal Reserve
Financial Markets
NEW YORK — As the final trading days of 2025 approach, a bizarre and volatile phenomenon known as the "Holiday Paradox" has gripped global financial markets. While the broader equity markets, represented by a sluggish S&P 500, are drifting through what was expected to be a quiet
Global Bond Yields
As of December 19, 2025, the era of American exceptionalism in fixed-income markets is facing its sternest test in decades. For years, the global financial narrative was dictated almost exclusively by the U.S. Federal Reserve, with investors hanging on every word from Washington. However, a "great convergence"
Consumer Sector
As the final weeks of 2025 unfold, the consumer discretionary sector is witnessing a profound realignment that extends far beyond the traditional dominance of industry titans. While the market has long looked to Nike as the primary bellwether for global consumer health, the most recent earnings cycle—concluding with Nike’
Cocoa Market
As the 2025 calendar year draws to a close, the global cocoa market is once again defying expectations of a return to normalcy. While industry analysts had initially predicted a robust supply recovery following the historic deficits of 2024, a wave of downward revisions in December 2025 has sent shockwaves
Gold
As the final weeks of 2025 unfold, the global financial landscape is witnessing a rare and paradoxical phenomenon: a simultaneous strengthening of the U.S. Dollar and a resilient rally in gold. On this Friday, December 19, 2025, spot gold is trading near historic highs of $4,330 per troy
Franco-Nevada
As 2025 draws to a close, Franco-Nevada Corporation (TSX:FNV) (NYSE:FNV) has solidified its position as the premier vehicle for precious metals exposure, orchestrating a remarkable financial turnaround that has captivated Wall Street and Bay Street alike. Following a tumultuous 2024 defined by geopolitical friction and the shuttering of