Dilin Wu
Research Strategist
Most recent articles
When Will Gold Reach $5,000? Three Key Factors to Watch
In just three weeks of 2026, gold has consecutively broken through $4,700 and $4,800, setting new record highs. Market attention focuses on when gold will test $5,000, with safe-haven demand, institutional uncertainty, and rate-cut expectations as the main drivers.
Q4 25 US Bank Earnings Review: Strong Fundamentals Amid Policy Uncertainty
Wall Street banks delivered robust Q4 earnings, led by trading strength, even as Trump’s proposed credit card rate cap clouds the outlook.
Gold Outlook: $4,700 in Sight, Volatility on the Rise
Gold hits new all-time highs as geopolitical tensions and Fed personnel uncertainty boost safe-haven demand. Short-term price bias remains upward, but crowded longs, TACO risk, and policy developments could amplify volatility.
Gold Outlook: Price Challenges $4,600, Eyes on U.S. CPI and Retail Sales
Gold briefly surged past $4,600, reaching a record high. Rising geopolitical tensions, weak U.S. nonfarm payrolls, and ongoing central bank buying continue to support prices. This week, U.S. CPI and retail sales may trigger short-term volatility.
Gold Outlook: Geopolitical Risks Lift Safe-Haven Demand, Non-Farm Payrolls in Focus
Geopolitical tensions have boosted gold’s safe-haven demand. This week, gold eyes the key $4,400 level, with upcoming U.S. Non-Farm Payroll and PMI data likely to influence its early 2026 moves.
How to Trade Gold in 2026: A Higher Price Anchor Under Structural Support
Gold Outlook for 2026: Ongoing central bank buying, shifts in the dollar and interest rates, geopolitics, and ETF flows continue to underpin prices. The price anchor is likely to move higher—while rational and flexible positioning remains key.
How to Trade China in 2026: Focus on Policy Guidance and Sector Divergence
China Market Outlook 2026: Policies Target Domestic Demand and Technology, Hong Kong and Mainland Markets May Diverge, Traders Can Track Select Sectors and Tactical Opportunities.
Gold Outlook: Volatility Rises as US Data and Central Banks Take Spotlight
Supported by a weaker dollar, continued central bank buying, and geopolitical risks, gold surged past $4,300, though hawkish Fed voices capped short-term gains. This week’s US jobs and CPI releases, along with global central bank rate decisions, could amplify year-end gold volatility, making risk management critical for traders.
Gold Outlook: $4,250 Resistance Tests Ahead of Volatile FOMC Week
Gold consolidates at highs, facing strong $4,250 resistance. FOMC dot plot, Powell’s comments, and global central bank policy divergences may steer year-end market moves.
Amazon Surges 10% After Earnings: AWS Rebound & AI Bets Drive Big Growth
Amazon’s Q3 earnings beat expectations, with AWS growth rebounding to around 20%, retail and advertising remaining solid, and AI infrastructure investments exceeding $100 billion, boosting market confidence. Shares jumped over 10% post-market, driven by strong results and capital spending, while long-term returns will hinge on in-house chip development and order fulfillment.
Hong Kong Stocks Rebound: Fed Rate Cut + US-China Talks Support Hang Seng Recovery
Hong Kong equities maintain a short-term rebound, led by tech, resources, and financials, as rate cuts and easing US-China trade tensions boost risk appetite and structural opportunities.
Cautious Tone as Prices Turn Choppy, All Eyes on U.S.-China Talks
Gold stabilizes around the $4,000 mark as markets eye the Fed’s rate decision and U.S.-China talks, with rate cut expectations supporting gold’s medium- to long-term outlook.
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