FX Volatility Could Be Set To Stay Subdued
FX markets remain rangebound with realised and implied vol near lows, even as policy divergence and geopolitical risk build beneath the surface.
Nvidia Earnings Beat Expectations but Shares Slide as AI Concerns Linger & Investors Want More
Nvidia delivered a major earnings beat and strong guidance, yet shares sold off sharply. We examine competition risks, AI CapEx concerns, and why GTC could be the next key catalyst.
US Equity Trading Dynamics In An Environment With A 'Political Put'
A growing ‘political put’ could be distorting market return distributions, raising complacency and increasing downside tail risk.
ASX 200 Breaks to New All-Time High of 9,197 as Earnings and Tech Support the Rally
The ASX 200 hits a record 9,197, up 5.3% year to date. Strong earnings, solid performance from materials and banks, and resilient valuations keep 9,200 in focus.
Australia Inflation Update: January CPI at 3.8% Consistent with RBA Hiking Rates in May
Australia’s January CPI rises 3.8% year-on-year, keeping pressure on the RBA to lift rates in May as markets fully price a 25bp hike.
Indiscriminate Tech Selling Suggests A Degree Of Irrationality
The technology sector, and software names in particular, have taken a battering in recent weeks, as participants appear to grow increasingly concerned that rapid advances in the AI space will erode the competitive advantage that these companies have long possessed.
AI Disruption Fear Slams IBM: Claude Code Challenges Profit Model
On February 23, IBM’s stock plummeted more than 13% in a single day. The market is concerned that Anthropic’s Claude Code tool could disrupt traditional COBOL service revenue, potentially triggering a broader reassessment of profitability across the tech sector.
Equities To Continue Climbing A ‘Wall Of Worry’
Trade uncertainty, AI capex concerns and geopolitics dominate headlines, but fundamentals suggest equities can continue grinding higher.
Gold Outlook: Bulls Break $5,100 as Tariffs and Geopolitical Risks Continue to Drive
Gold breaks above $5,100, reinforcing the short-term bullish structure. Rising U.S. tariff uncertainty and escalating U.S.–Iran tensions are boosting safe-haven demand. Short-term support lies at $5,100/$5,000, with resistance near $5,200. Traders remain closely attentive to policy and geopolitical developments.
Bitcoin Price Analysis: Consolidation, ETF Outflows & Liquidation Risk – Which Way Will BTC Break?
Bitcoin trades between $65,270 and $71,500 as volatility drops to 20%. ETF outflows, extreme fear, and liquidation risks suggest a major breakout is approaching.
Global Markets Weekly Outlook: Tariff Fallout, Crude Oil and Nvidia Earnings
Markets face a pivotal week with Trump tariff policy shifts, rising Iran tensions, Fed speakers, Australia CPI data and Nvidia earnings driving volatility across equities, crude oil, gold and the US dollar.
Supreme Court Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs
The Supreme Court have, today, largely as expected, struck down the President’s authority to impose tariffs using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
The FOMC’s Next Move Won’t Be A Hike Despite Hawkish January Minutes
Minutes from the January FOMC meeting leaned hawkish, though amid downside labour market risks, and continued disinflationary progress, the direction of travel for the fed funds rate is still downwards.
NVIDIA (NVDA) Q4 26 Preview: Data Center Remains Strong, Three Key Risks to Watch
NVIDIA’s data center business remains the core growth engine, but rising competition, China market uncertainties, and cash flow pressures merit attention.
US–Iran Tensions Trigger Oil Spike as Brent Crude Tests Breakout Levels
Rising US–Iran war risks send Brent and WTI crude sharply higher. Explore Hormuz disruption risks, inflation implications, gold upside, and global market impact.
Lagarde Exit Chatter Sparks Succession Race & Heighten Politicisation Concerns
Reports of Christine Lagarde leaving the ECB early raise concerns over central bank independence, succession politics, and risks for the euro and EGBs.
Gold Consolidates Below 5,100 as Inflation Expectations & Fiscal Risks Ease
Gold has retreated from repeated failures at 5,100, as falling inflation expectations, improving fiscal optics, and rising real yields weigh on the debasement trade. Is gold setting up for range trading or deeper downside?
Walmart (WMT) Q4 26 Earnings Preview: How Consumer Segmentation & AI Fuel Its $1T Market Cap
Walmart (WMT) reports Q4 FY26 earnings on Feb 19. With a $1T market cap and 47x P/E, investors assess growth quality, AI gains, and valuation sustainability.”