By Ion Jauregui – ActivTrades Analyst
Below is an analysis of the commodities that performed best in 2024 and those expected to lead in 2025.
Top Performers in 2024
1. Gold: Supported by global economic uncertainty, gold demonstrated strong performance as a safe-haven asset, with prices averaging $2,000 per ounce.
2. Copper: Economic recovery and the boom...
By Ion Jauregui - ActivTrades Analyst
Yesterday Wall Street closed in green, with the Dow Jones Industrials up 1.24% to 44,025 units, while the S&P 500 advanced 0.88% to 6,049 points and the Nasdaq rose 0.64% to close at 19,756 points. This optimism in the markets was mainly driven by expectations about President Donald Trump's future economic measures. One of...
This week, two events dominate global attention: the inauguration of Donald Trump as president of the United States and the start of the World Economic Forum in Davos. Both promise to set the political and economic agenda for the coming months, with significant implications for financial markets and international relations. Both scenarios promise to generate...
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ), one of the global giants in the pharmaceutical, medical device and consumer sectors, is in the spotlight as it prepares to release its fourth-quarter 2024 results. Analysts and the market expect the results to reflect a combination of macroeconomic challenges and strategic opportunities that will define its performance in 2025.
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Banco Santander (BME: SAN) could be considering a major strategic shift: its exit from the UK market after two decades of operations, according to recent speculation. Since the acquisition of Abbey National in 2004, the UK has been a key market for the Spanish bank. However, operational challenges, low returns and legal problems could be motivating this possible...
The Eurogroup has kicked off the year with a strategy meeting in Brussels, coinciding with the inauguration of Donald Trump for his second term as president of the United States. The meeting, chaired by Paschal Donohoe, seeks to address the Eurozone's main economic challenges, including climate change, disruptive technologies and geopolitical uncertainties, with a...
This Friday, the European market focuses its attention on Consumer Price Index (CPI) data and other relevant macroeconomic indicators. The recent release of figures confirms a persistent inflationary environment, with significant implications for the European Central Bank's (ECB) monetary policy.
1. Eurozone CPI: Highest since July
The year-on-year CPI in...
Over the past two weeks, financial markets have experienced significant fluctuations in currencies, gold, oil and U.S. Treasuries, influenced by various economic and geopolitical factors.
Currencies: U.S. Dollar Strengthening
The US dollar has maintained an uptrend against several major currencies, supported by the US Federal Reserve's monetary...
The U.S. banking sector closed 2024 with outstanding financial results, highlighting a notable increase in earnings for the major entities. These results reflect the strength of the sector in a context of economic growth and a favorable market environment.
JP Morgan Chase
Annual Profit: Reached an all-time record of US$58,471 million, consolidating its...
The EuroStoxx 50, one of Europe's most important benchmark indices, has been showing signs of weakness in recent days, making it crucial to keep an eye on certain support levels. According to Joan Cabrero, technical analyst at Ecotrader, investors should be vigilant about the index's performance around 4,800 points, a key support level. Should the index lose this...
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The Ibovespa, the São Paulo Stock Exchange's benchmark index and Latin America's main stock market indicator, yesterday registered a 0.13% increase on Monday, closing at 119,006 points. This performance was supported by the increase in the international prices of key raw materials such as oil and iron ore.
Growth drivers
The Ibovespa's advance was led by...
Markets closed lower on Friday despite strong Non-Farm Payrolls data (256,000 vs. 165,000 expected) due to concerns that the Federal Reserve will keep rates higher for longer. This boosted Treasury yields, attracting capital into fixed income and affecting rate-sensitive sectors. In addition, corporate earnings warnings and global economic weakness increased...
The Dow Jones index is back in the spotlight on Friday, marking the return of Wall Street after Thursday's pause for the Day of Mourning in honor of former President Jimmy Carter. The day is loaded with key data, with the U.S. jobs report being the main catalyst for the market.
Positive Opening: Moderate Recovery
The Dow Jones is up 0.25% in early trading,...
The DAX, Germany's benchmark index, faces pressure from both economic data released this morning and China's new regulatory policies that directly affect European companies with operations in the Asian giant.
Impact of economic data in Germany
The economic data released reflects a cooling in the German economy, especially in exports (-2.9%) and industrial...
USD/JPY remains near multi-month highs as the market awaits the FOMC minutes. Uncertainty over Bank of Japan (BoJ) policy and the wide US-Japan yield spread continue to pressure the Japanese Yen.
Recent statements by BoJ Governor Kazuo Ueda suggest that future rate hikes will depend on economic and financial developments, while in the US, strong economic data...
Gold has started 2025 with optimism, backed by its solid performance in 2024, a year in which it recorded a 27% increase, reaching record highs near $2,800 per ounce. This could be the year in which the precious metal surpasses $3,000, although this price extension could occur as a goal to be achieved until 2028. For this exercise, it would not be complicated to...
The EUR/USD pair faces a pivotal week as key economic events on both sides of the Atlantic could shape market sentiment. Investors will closely monitor the Eurozone Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) minutes amid growing concerns over inflation and its impact on monetary policy.
Focus on the Eurozone: Inflation and Employment
Despite...
