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Gold Outlook: Geopolitical Risks Lift Safe-Haven Demand, Non-Farm Payrolls in Focus
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 Bitcoin in 2026: From Bullish Myths to Rational Strategies
How to Trade Bitcoin in 2026: From Bullish Myths to Rational Strategies

As single narratives start to lose their power, Bitcoin is being repriced. In 2026, Bitcoin is no longer just an asset for directional bets—it has become a test of timing, position management, and patience.

How to Trade Gold in 2026: A Higher Price Anchor Under Structural Support
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
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.

How to Trade China in 2026: Focus on Policy Guidance and Sector Divergence
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’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.

Gold Outlook: Volatility Rises as US Data and Central Banks Take Spotlight
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
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.

Oracle Earnings Miss: Rising Capex, Weak Cash Flow and Higher CDS Spark Investor Concerns
Oracle Earnings Miss: Rising Capex, Weak Cash Flow and Higher CDS Spark Investor Concerns

Trader Takeouts and Market Reaction- Pepperstone’s 24-hour Oracle share CFDs are down 11.8% to $196.74 in post-market trade following the earnings release.

December 2025 FOMC Review: A Hawkish Cut
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 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.

Gold Outlook: $4,250 Resistance Tests Ahead of Volatile FOMC Week
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.

A Traders’ Weekly Playbook: Central Banks, AI Earnings, and Market Setups to Watch
A Traders’ Weekly Playbook: Central Banks, AI Earnings, and Market Setups to Watch

A packed week for traders: four G10 central bank meetings, key China data, and major AI earnings from Oracle and Broadcom. See the market risks and trading setups to watch.

2026 Eurozone Macro Outlook: Headwinds Turn To Tailwinds
2026 Eurozone Macro Outlook: Headwinds Turn To Tailwinds

The passive run-off nature of the ECB’s quantitative tightening program should continue, with broader market implications for eurozone assets in 2026.

2026 US Macro Outlook: Returning To Policy Stability
2026 US Macro Outlook: Returning To Policy Stability

A clearer policy backdrop and ongoing Fed easing underpin a firmer US growth outlook in 2026, even as tariffs, deficits and labour market slack linger.

Australian Economy Heating Up: RBA Rate Hikes Implied for 2026, And What This Means for Trading the AUD
Australian Economy Heating Up: RBA Rate Hikes Implied for 2026, And What This Means for Trading the AUD

Australia’s hotter-than-expected inflation data has shifted market expectations toward potential RBA rate hikes in 2026. Here’s what the latest economic indicators mean for CPI, interest rates, the AUD, commodities, and ASX sector performance.

Traders’ Weekly Playbook: Rising Risk Appetite Into a High-Impact December
Traders’ Weekly Playbook: Rising Risk Appetite Into a High-Impact December

Markets head into December with rising risk appetite, major event risks, and key data releases in focus. Explore the top trading themes, catalysts and opportunities for the week ahead.

Nvidia Posts Impressive Earnings: Revenue, Margins, Outlook and Market Reaction
Nvidia Posts Impressive Earnings: Revenue, Margins, Outlook and Market Reaction

Nvidia delivers a major Q3 earnings beat with $57B in revenue, strong Q4 guidance, surging data-center sales, and exceptional demand for Blackwell GPUs. Here’s the full breakdown of what’s driving NVDA higher in after-hours trading.

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