Netflix Q4 Earnings: Strong Revenue Growth and Cash Flow, but Investor Focus Shifts to Risks
Netflix delivered strong Q4 earnings with double-digit revenue growth, expanding margins and robust cash generation. However, despite beating expectations, investor focus shifted toward margin sustainability, regulatory risks and debt burden concerns linked to the potential Warner Bros acquisition.
January 2026 FOMC Preview: Time To Pause Again
Having delivered three straight rate reductions at the tail end of last year, the FOMC are likely to hit ‘pause’ at the first meeting of 2026, allowing time to take stock of how the economy is reacting to the insurance taken out by the easing delivered last year. That said, further cuts this year remain likely, with the fed funds rate set to return to a neutral level later in 2026.
Why US Earnings Season Is Priced For Record Volatility in S&P 500 Stocks
Options markets are pricing heightened earnings volatility for S&P 500 stocks. Here’s what it means for traders, guidance risk, and position sizing.
“Takaichi Trade” Returns: Nikkei 225 Climbs in Short Term, Debt Risks in Focus
The return of the Takaichi trade has driven a short-term rally in Japanese equities, but fiscal debt pressures, yen volatility, and earnings realization remain potential risks, leaving the sustainability of the rally uncertain.
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.
Trading Geopolitical Risk: US-EU Tariffs, Greenland Sovereignty, USD Selling
With US markets affected by MLK Day, liquidity is likely to be a factor that exacerbates market moves. As the new trading week cranks up, we are seeing a strong but measured response to the weekend news flow, with the opening gambit delivering a modest rise in volatility, light portfolio de-risking, and further demand for gold and silver.
Markets Take Stock Of Trump's Greenland Tariff Threats
The initial FX market reaction to President Trump's latest tariff threats has been relatively contained, though a risk-averse equity futures open still looks to be on the cards later, as participants ponder what comes next.
The ‘K-Shaped’ Economy Explains US Resilience Despite Stalling Labour Market
A weakening labour market no longer stunts US growth as much as it once did; instead, asset prices and the wealth effect now dominate consumption and macro outcomes.
US Small Caps Outperform As Sector Rotation Continues
One notable theme of the US equity complex in recent weeks has been an increasing sector rotation under the surface, even as the broad-based rally rolls on at an index level.
Bitcoin Breaks $95,000: Short Squeeze Drives Move, Trend Remains Uncertain
Bitcoin surpasses $95,000 key resistance as short squeezes fuel a sharp rally, supported by fundamentals and institutional flows, but trend continuation remains to be confirmed.
Metals Continue To Run Higher Amid Myriad Bullish Catalysts
Metals are surging to record highs as fiscal risk, geopolitics, momentum, and supply tightness fuel a powerful, broad-based bull run.
December 2025 US CPI: Cooler Than Consensus
December’s US CPI report produced a cooler than consensus core CPI figure which, while not materially altering the near-term policy outlook, keeps the Fed on track for further cuts later in the year.
JPY Softens Amid Early Election Chatter
Rumours of an early Japanese election have sparked a further round of JPY weakness, and fuelled expectations that MoF intervention could also come sooner rather than later.
Alphabet Hits $4 Trillion Market Cap: AI Strategy and Gemini Ecosystem Poised to Shape the Future
On January 12, Alphabet’s market value surpassed $4 trillion. The Apple-Gemini partnership, AI-driven ad integration, and cloud cost advantages highlight Google’s AI strategy, ecosystem moat, and long-term growth potential.
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.
Trump Ups The Ante In Feud With Powell
The DoJ's sending of subpoenas to the Fed should be seen for what it is - another blatant attempt to erode policy independence.
U.S. Senate Crypto Market Structure Bill Vote: Why It Matters for Ethereum, Solana and the Crypto Market
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee votes on the Crypto Market Structure Bill. Democratic support could reignite Ethereum and broader crypto upside.