Kevin Warsh’s Fed nomination: implications for rate cuts, balance sheet policy and communications
Kevin Warsh’s nomination as Fed Chair raises key questions over rates, the balance sheet, and Fed communications as well as the future of the SEP and ‘dot plot’.
Palantir (PLTR) Q4 25 Earnings Review: Strong U.S. Growth, Stock Under Pressure
Palantir delivered a strong Q4, with revenue growth and forward-looking metrics remaining robust. U.S. market growth is highly predictable, while international business and reputational risks continue to weigh on the stock.
RBA Hikes Rates by 25bp, AUD the Best Performing G10 Currency in 2026
The RBA delivered a widely expected 25bp rate hike but struck a hawkish tone. Inflation forecasts were revised higher, delaying a return to the target band. AUDUSD rallied above 0.7000, lifting the Australian dollar to the top of the G10 leaderboard in 2026. Markets are now pricing the risk of further rate hikes later this year
Preview For The January 2026 US Jobs Report
As is typically the case, the first week of the month wraps up with our latest look at the health of the US labour market, with the release of the January employment report. While the FOMC are in ‘wait & see’ mode for now, any signs of labour market softness could spark expectations that the Committee may need to deliver additional policy easing in the short-term.
The FOMC Seem Too Sanguine About The Ailing US Labour Market
While the FOMC seem relatively relaxed about the US employment backdrop, a look beneath the surface of incoming data suggests things are considerably softer than policymakers believe, suggesting dovish risks to the policy path.
Gold Outlook: After $1,000 Drop—Can Nonfarm Payrolls Turn the Tide?
Gold tumbles over $1,000 from record highs after Warsh’s Fed Chair nomination fuels hawkish bets. Rising futures margins and easing geopolitical tensions have amplified short-term volatility. Traders will be closely watching key U.S. data, especially nonfarm payrolls, to gauge the market’s next move and manage risk.
Trading In The Week Ahead: Silver Volatility, US Nonfarm Payrolls & Global Market Risks
Extreme silver volatility, US nonfarm payrolls, central bank meetings and major earnings dominate the week ahead. A trader-focused breakdown of key risks, liquidity conditions and market catalysts.
Gold & Silver Sell-Off As Blockbuster Metals Rally Unwinds
Gold has slumped back under $5,000/oz, while silver has fallen beneath $100/oz, as the metals rally unwinds having run 'too far, too fast'
Apple Q1 26 Earnings Review: iPhone Drives Results Amid AI Strategy and Cost Pressures
Apple’s Q1 2026 results impress: quarterly revenue of $143.8B and net profit of $42B, supported by strong iPhone sales and services. Investors are closely watching AI strategy execution and cost pressures for their impact on future growth.
February 2026 BoE Preview: Laying The Foundations For Another Cut
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee are set to stand pat at the first meeting of the year while maintaining an explicit easing bias, though once again the vote split, and accompanying Monetary Policy Report, will provide plenty of intrigue.
Gold Nears $5,600: Powell’s Dovish Turn Sparks Rally, Prioritize Risk Control
Gold challenges $5,600 with intraday gains over $260. Powell’s dovish remarks boost bulls, while USD debasement trades and safe-haven flows support the rally. Trend remains bullish, but traders should manage positions carefully amid elevated volatility.
Tesla Earnings Highlight Margin Strength as Stock Reaction Turns Constructive
Tesla’s Q4 earnings delivered a mix of slowing automotive and improving financial quality, but the stock’s post-results behavior suggests markets remain more focused on cost control, healthy margins and long-term company optionality.
Meta Shares Rally 9% Earnings Show AI Investment Driving Growth as Shares Reverse Higher
Meta’s earnings delivered a solid revenue beat, with management highlighting AI-driven productivity gains and future ad growth despite elevated capex guidance.
January 2026 FOMC Review: Shifting To ‘Wait & See’ Mode
The FOMC held rates steady at the January confab, despite a double dissent, with the Committee seemingly moving to a ‘wait and see’ approach amid a stabilising employment backdrop.
A Weaker Dollar Further Supports The ‘Run It Hotter’ Equity Bull Case
Easier US fiscal and monetary policy, a softer dollar and expanding liquidity reinforce the bull case for equities as financial conditions loosen in 2026.
February 2026 ECB Preview: Standing Pat To Start The Year
The ECB’s first policy decision of the year should be a relatively straightforward affair, with the Governing Council again set to stand pat on policy, while repeating very familiar forward guidance.
How To Trade USDJPY Amid Intervention Risks?
Driven by US & Japan “rate checks,” USDJPY saw a sharp short-term drop and elevated volatility. During intervention-sensitive periods, traders should focus on key price levels, short-term structural confirmations, and flexible position management rather than simply betting on direction.
Tesla Earnings Under the Microscope: Are the Numbers Sufficient to Re-anchor the Stock Near Its Highs?
Tesla is set to report its financial results on January 28 amid heightened market sensitivity. With expectations finely balanced, the post-earnings price action is likely to serve as a more telling gauge of investor conviction, revealing whether confidence is rebuilding to retest valuation highs.