Amazon (AMZN) Q4 25 Earnings: Solid Revenue and AWS Growth, But Heavy Investments Pressure Cash Flow
Amazon delivered steady Q4 results with strong AWS growth, but substantial future investments are set to increase cash flow pressure, weighing on the stock. For traders, the focus shifts from the absolute scale of capital expenditures to the timing and certainty of cash returns.
February 2026 ECB Review: Starting The Year As They Ended The Last
The ECB held all policy settings steady at the first meeting of the year, while also giving little indication of any imminent policy shifts at upcoming meetings.
February 2026 BoE Review: The ‘Old Lady’ Sets Up A March Cut
The Bank of England made no policy changes at the February meeting, though a dovish vote split, guidance tweak, and slate of economic forecasts all lay the groundwork for a rate cut as soon as next meeting.
Japan Snap Election: Why PM Takaichi Is Seeking a Stronger Mandate and What It Means for the Yen, JGBs and Nikkei
Japan heads into its snap election with markets focused less on who wins and more on how strong the mandate will be. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s decision to go to the polls is a calculated attempt to consolidate power, ease legislative bottlenecks, and advance a more expansionary fiscal agenda aiming to secure a two-thirds majority.
US equity sector rotation gathers pace as S&P 500 and Nasdaq fall
While headline equity indices typically attract the bulk of attention, volatility at a surface level often masks what’s really going on under the surface, a dynamic that we’ve seen play out in recent weeks.
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.
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.