Japan's Nikkei 225 index posted a volatile week, closing Friday with a slight decline of 0.08%, adding up to a weekly loss of more than 3%. This decline reflects the uncertainty that dominates among investors, who are assessing the risks associated with both global geopolitical tensions and domestic economic policies. Factors such as rising oil prices, driven by...
Oil prices have seen a notable rise, driven by rising tensions in the Middle East that threaten to disrupt crude flows from one of the world's most productive regions. In recent sessions, Brent crude futures have risen 1.27% to $74.84 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) has also seen increases, trading at $71.09.
The escalation of hostilities between...
OpenAI has closed a $6.6 billion funding round, reaching an impressive valuation of $157 billion. The company, known for its development of ChatGPT, cements its position as one of the world's most valuable private companies.
• Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) are the lead investors in this round, joined by Thrive Capital, Khosla Ventures and...
Dating apps are changing, and now they're looking to foster friendships too! Here are the key points:
- Bumble bets on friendship: In addition to dating, Bumble boosts its BFF platform and has acquired Geneva, an app focused on creating communities, to boost friendship among its users.
- Match Group with new options: Match has launched Yuzu, which allows users...
Investment Strategy
Stanley Druckenmiller, a renowned investor, shared his market insights at Grant's Annual Fall Conference. He revealed that he is shorting U.S. government bonds, representing 15% to 20% of his portfolio. While he is unsure when these bets will materialize, his strategy is based on the perception that inflation could return to levels similar to...
Cumulative performance in 2024: The Ibex 35 has maintained a remarkable performance in 2024, with a cumulative rise of 18.5% in the first nine months of the year, outperforming its historical annual average of 6.6%. This performance has consolidated the Spanish index as the strongest in Europe in this period, with a quarterly rise of 9.4%, outperforming its...
Tesla has been in the spotlight in the U.S. stock market, driven by its remarkable performance in 2024 and its ability to adapt to changing market conditions. Tesla shares have shown recent growth of 2.45%, remaining a key player in the technology sector, even as the market's focus has begun to diversify beyond tech giants. Looking at last year's earnings...
Throughout 2024, the Ibex 35 has surprised investors with a 17% rally since the start of the year, consolidating its position as one of the best performing indices in Europe. This has been driven by key sectors such as banking, telecommunications, tourism and renewable energies. Despite this strong advance, the Spanish stock index is not considered expensive,...
In Asian trading, the price of Bitcoin fell below $64,000, trading at $63,440.2, a decline of 1.2%. This decline was driven by the dollar rally, which negatively affected cryptocurrency markets, as investors await further signals from the Federal Reserve. Notably, the $65,000 level as a key resistance that Bitcoin has been unable to overcome since August.
This...
The Bank of Japan's (BOJ) expansionary monetary policy faces new challenges as the legacy of “Abenomics” clouds the path to an interest rate hike. With reflationary candidate Sanae Takaichi emerging as a key figure in the Liberal Democratic Party leadership race, expectations for tighter monetary policy are compromised. Takaichi openly opposes rate hikes, arguing...
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Visa, accusing it of monopolizing the debit card market and violating antitrust laws. Visa, which processes more than 60% of debit transactions in the U.S., has been singled out for entering into agreements that eliminate competition and charging high fees to merchants, generating approximately $7 billion...
The oil industry is undergoing a significant transformation thanks to technological advances that enable the extraction of crude oil from fields previously considered unattainable, especially those of ultra-high pressure. An outstanding milestone in this context is the Anchor project, developed by Chevron and TotalEnergies in the Gulf of Mexico, where the...
Gold prices hit record highs driven by expectations of further U.S. interest rate cuts. The golden metal rose 0.3% to $2,638.31 an ounce, benefiting from the Federal Reserve's decision to cut rates and the possibility of further cuts. Tensions in the Middle East and mixed economic signals in major economies also contributed to gold demand.
On the other hand,...
European stock markets started the week with mixed results, influenced by the recent interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) and China's monetary policies. The German DAX and the UK's FTSE 100 posted modest gains of 0.1%, while the French CAC 40 fell by 0.2%. The Fed's decision to cut rates by 50 basis points, a larger-than-expected cut, generated...
Mercedes-Benz shares fell more than 7% after announcing a cut in its profit forecast due to economic weakness in China. The company adjusted its adjusted return on sales forecast for its auto division to between 7.5% and 8.5%, down from the previous range of 10%-11%. The slowdown in consumption and problems in the Chinese real estate sector have reduced demand for...
The recent 50 basis point reduction by the Federal Reserve (Fed) has had a significant impact on global financial markets, including the Ibex 35. This cut, which comes on top of 18 similar occasions since the turn of the century, seeks to stimulate the economy in times of economic uncertainty. For the Ibex 35, the Fed's move has generated positive momentum.
The...
Inflation in the UK remained stable in August at 2.2%, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). However, rising prices in the services sector have raised concerns for the Bank of England (BoE). This increase in the services sector, which is a key indicator of domestic price pressures, rose to 5.6% from 5.2% in July, exceeding market...
Ubisoft is recently facing a series of challenges. Along with other video game companies such as Epic Games and Electronic Arts, Ubisoft has been the subject of a complaint by the European Consumers' Organization (BEUC). The complaint alleges that these companies mislead gamers, especially children, by selling virtual currencies in games, leading to excessive...
