EURUSD faces a crucial week, marked by key economic events and trade tensions. As US protectionist policies under President-elect Donald Trump could intensify deflationary pressures in Europe.
Impact of U.S. tariffs
While tariffs are often associated with inflation, in Europe they could have the opposite effect due to limited exposure to U.S. imports and...
The EURUSD is facing a critical day driven by important economic data in both the Eurozone and the US. Today's releases could set the near-term direction for the pair as traders look for clues on economic growth and the state of the labor market.
Europe: Retail Sales and GDP
October retail sales data (10:00 CET) in the euro zone will be the first point of...
Palladium has gone through a difficult 2024, standing out as the worst performing precious metal. Until November, it accumulated a drop of more than 12%, driven by the strength of the dollar and structural changes in its demand, especially in the automotive sector.
Relevant Short-Term Factors:
1. Automotive Market in Transition: Although the electrification...
The renewable energy companies Solaria (Ticker AT: SLR.ES) and Acciona Energía (Ticker AT:ANA.ES) are facing a complicated year in the stock market, with significant losses in their capitalization. Despite these falls, both are managing to remain in the Ibex 35 thanks to their outstanding liquidity, which prevents their exclusion.
The committee that defines...
In recent months, oil prices have fallen sharply, putting Brent and WTI below $70 per barrel, far from the highs reached in early 2024. For consumers, this drop may seem like good news, but for major producers, such as Saudi Arabia and Russia, it represents a significant economic challenge and has set off alarm bells in international markets. This phenomenon is...
Paris is at a critical point. Marine Le Pen and her party, Rassemblement National, are pushing for changes to the 2025 budget, threatening a motion of censure that could destabilize the government. Political instability has severely impacted French bonds, intensifying concerns about the stability of the eurozone.
In the midst of this crisis, Stellantis (Ticker...
The outlook for gold and silver in 2025 is determined by a number of key factors, including US Federal Reserve monetary policy, geopolitical tensions and US trade policies that may affect both inflation and global economic confidence. Below, we explore possible scenarios for both precious metals in this context.
Gold: Influence of a Strong Fed and Tariffs on the...
Trade tensions between the United States and China are escalating again, after Donald Trump threatened to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS countries, including China, if they attempt to replace the dollar as the global trading currency. This announcement comes at a critical time for China, which recently showed signs of economic recovery thanks to fiscal and monetary...
Renault (Ticker AT:RNO.FR) is taking a decisive step in the electric vehicle revolution by hiring 200 specialized hardware and software engineers in Shanghai, the epicenter of global technological innovation. Although it does not market vehicles in China, Renault is taking advantage of this strategic move to develop an affordable electric Twingo , with the...
The announcement of possible 25% across-the-board tariffs by US President-elect Donald Trump has generated trade tensions with Mexico, momentarily affecting the Mexican peso. However, after a conversation between Claudia Sheinbaum and Trump, the USDMXN showed recovery, appreciating almost 1%, reversing previous losses. Mexico's Minister of Economy, Marcelo Ebrard,...
With Donald Trump's recent election victory, global markets are immersed in growing political uncertainty. Investors, accustomed to the volatility that characterized his previous term in office, are beginning to recalculate their investment strategies. In this climate, safe-haven assets such as gold (Ticker AT: GOLD) are once again an attractive option. Gold,...
The interplay between Trump's economic policies, ECB decisions and market responses remains a crucial driver of volatility in EUR/USD.
At today's European open, EUR/USD is showing slight stability around 1.04775 as the market assesses various relevant economic data for the Eurozone and the US. With immediate support at 1.04506 and resistance at 1.04961, the pair...
The Asian day's drop in gold was attributed to lower safe haven demand following reports of a possible ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah. The agreement, brokered by the United States, would include a 60-day ceasefire and a reduction in military actions. However, the persistence of conflicts in the region and tensions between Russia and Ukraine...
Gold (Ticker AT: GOLD) has surpassed $2,688.70 per ounce , while December maturity futures rose to $2,690.70 per ounce , marking a 5% rise for the week, consolidating five consecutive sessions higher.
Since the Asian day, gold has continued the momentum started on the 20th. Gold is currently in a highly volatile situation and the Fed's cuts would have been...
In October 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) stepped up its approach against Google, signaling that it is considering a possible breakup of the tech giant as part of antitrust action. The case is the latest chapter in a long series of lawsuits against tech giants focused on competition in the search and digital ad markets.
1. Possible Antitrust...
NVIDIA (Ticker AT: NVDA.US) closed 2024 with record numbers and clear dominance in key industries such as artificial intelligence (AI), data centers and advanced graphics. The company, which remains a pillar of the technology sector, continues to surprise analysts and investors alike with its ability to exceed expectations and lead innovation.
Fourth Quarter...
Nestlé (Ticker AT: NESN.US) is looking to calm market fears following criticism from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appointed by Donald Trump as the new U.S. health chief. Kennedy, known for his stance against packaged foods, has used his platform to question products such as Kellogg's (Ticker AT: K.US) Fruit Loops cereals as part of his “Make America Healthy Again”...
Since Donald Trump won the US election, cryptocurrencies have experienced a remarkable rally. Within this boom, XRP (Ticker AT: XRPUSD), the token of the company Ripple, stands out as one of the most benefited, with a revaluation of 137.97% since the elections, surpassing even Bitcoin, which advanced 36% in the same period.
What is XRP?
XRP is a cryptocurrency...
