A Look Ahead To Q4 25 US Earnings Season
With the S&P 500 priced for near-perfection, Q4 earnings season will test a key pillar of the equity bull case. Banks, Big Tech, and AI capex plans are firmly in focus.
Venezuela after the capture of Nicolás Maduro: implications for oil, emerging markets and the global order
Recent developments in Venezuela have brought the country back into focus for global financial markets, raising critical questions around oil supply, emerging market risk premia and geopolitical stability in Latin America. While the immediate effects on crude prices appear contained, the episode adds a new layer of uncertainty that may influence capital flows, investor sentiment and long-term market expectations. This report explores the potential scenarios ahead and their implications for oil markets, Venezuela and the global order.
Preview For The December 2025 US Jobs Report
The first week of the new year wraps up with market participants, and policymakers, receiving their latest update on the state of the US employment situation. With the labour market having, largely, continued to stagnate in both October and November, the upcoming release will be closely scrutinised for evidence of a labour market rebound, or signs that conditions have continued to stand still.
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.
December 2025 ECB Review: Nothing To See Here
To nobody’s surprise, the ECB’s Governing Council stood pat at this year’s final policy meeting, strengthening the idea that the easing cycle is done & dusted, and seeking not to ‘rock the boat’ before the Christmas break.
November 2025 US CPI: A Chunky Cooling
November’s US CPI report pointed to price pressures proving much cooler than expected last month, keeping further Fed cuts on the cards.
December 2025 BoE Review: The Old Lady Delivers A Christmas Cut
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee delivered a Christmas present in the form of a Bank Rate cut at the final meeting of the year, with further such reductions on the cards in 2026, as the labour market weakens, and inflationary pressures subside.
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.
Oracle’s AI Ambitions Face Funding Pressure as Data Center Plans Come Under Scrutiny
Oracle is entering a critical phase in its AI driven growth story where the scale of its data center ambitions is colliding with tighter financing conditions. Recent funding uncertainty around its Michigan project has sharpened investor focus on Oracle’s balance sheet, execution risk and its ability to convert a massive AI backlog into revenue and cash flow.
November 2025 US Employment Report: Further Signs Of Stalling
The November US employment report pointed to the labour market having continued to stall last month, leaving further Fed cuts on the cards into the new year.
Equity Bull Case Remains Robust Into Year-End
Equities remain supported by resilient growth, robust earnings, looser monetary policy, and easing trade risks. With a Fed and Trump “put” in place, the path of least resistance remains higher into year-end.
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.
Traders’ Week Ahead Playbook - Nonfarm Payrolls, US CPI, Central Banks & the Year-End Liquidity Test
Markets enter the final trading week of 2025 with US nonfarm payrolls, CPI, and five G10 central bank meetings in focus. A trader’s playbook on liquidity, bond yields, equities, and volatility risks into year-end.
December 2025 BoE Preview: Time For Another Cut
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee are set to resume the easing cycle at their final meeting of the year, with a degree of fiscal uncertainty having now lifted, and as policymakers obtain greater confidence that inflation has indeed now peaked for the cycle.
Broadcom (AVGO) Q4 2025 Preview: AI Transformation Driving Growth
Broadcom shares hit record highs as markets anticipate strong Q4 results, with AI revenue growth and expanding TPU and ASIC orders supporting future industry momentum.
December 2025 FOMC Review: A Hawkish Cut
The FOMC delivered a third straight cut at the December meeting, as expected, though Chair Powell sought to set a higher bar for further reductions moving forwards.
Silver Continues To Shine As Bulls Remain In Control
Silver’s break to new all-time highs above $60/oz reflects a persistent supply squeeze, elevated lease rates, and robust ETF inflows. Looking forward, focus remains on the sustainability of the move and key levels to watch into year-end.