By Ion Jauregui – ActivTrades Analyst
Following the impact of the war in Ukraine and the volatility of Russian gas supplies, Europe has accelerated its transition toward clean energy sources. By 2024, 48% of the EU's electricity mix already comes from renewables, 24% from nuclear power, and only 28% from fossil fuels. Spain is even further ahead, with renewables...
By Ion Jauregui – Analyst, ActivTrades
Record Results Amid Uncertain Times
Netflix has kicked off 2025 with historic figures, showcasing its ability to grow even in a global environment marked by economic uncertainty and trade tensions. In the first quarter, the company reported a 25% increase in earnings per share, reaching $6.61—well above market expectations....
Ion Jauregui – Analyst at ActivTrades
Bitcoin is undergoing a crucial moment in its evolution. Fifteen years after its creation, this cryptocurrency has transformed from a simple digital alternative to traditional money into a consolidated unit of measurement, payment method, and potential store of value. And perhaps most importantly, it could be entering a new...
By Ion Jauregui – ActivTrades Analyst
Under a sky of uncertainty and volatility, platinum emerges as a key player in a global economic landscape marked by trade tensions and geopolitical challenges. This precious metal, essential in the automotive, chemical, and jewelry industries, has seen its prices fluctuate dramatically in recent years. The current...
By Ion Jauregui - Market Analyst, ActivTrades
The direct impact of tariffs on airlines
Airlines, traditionally oblivious to trade tensions, could be directly affected by proposed new U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum and imported aircraft. Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary's recent warning that they could delay the delivery of 25 Boeing aircraft if these tariffs are...
By Ion Jauregui - Analyst ActivTrades
Today, amid an international outlook full of uncertainty, the oil market stands as a reflection of an economy under stress. In recent weeks, crude oil prices have suffered steep declines that have sent warning signals to investors. However, this fall has been partially offset by a recent stabilization, evidenced by the...
By Ion Jauregui - ActivTrades Analyst
The IBEX 35 starts today's trading day in an environment in which two major scenarios converge that will set the course of European markets. On the one hand, expectations regarding the statements of the President of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, and the continuity of the corporate results season in the US,...
By Ion Jauregui - Analyst ActivTrades
The global financial market experienced one of its most intense days in years following the unexpected announcement by President Donald Trump, who decreed a 90-day pause in the “mega-tariffs” applied to his main trading partners. The decision, which contradicts official statements issued only 48 hours earlier, has been...
By Ion Jauregui – Markets Analyst, ActivTrades
Amid the renewed escalation of trade tensions, Fluidra faces the potential impact of new tariffs driven by the Trump administration. The tariff dispute not only complicates international operations but also directly affects the company’s cost structure. With 50% of its sales in North America coming from products...
By Ion Jauregui – ActivTrades Analyst
Gold, historically relegated to the background of investment strategies, is now emerging as a first-rate asset. This change is due to factors such as rising inflation, the implementation of aggressive tariff measures, and the geopolitical tensions that have intensified in recent years. The war in Ukraine and the consolidation...
The announcement of new tariffs by the Trump Administration has unleashed a wave of uncertainty in global markets. With a 10% across-the-board tariff in the US, 20% for the European Union and up to 34% for China, these measures have ignited fears of stagflation in the US, which has repercussions internationally and directly affects investor confidence.
Initial...
By Ion Jauregui - Analyst ActivTrades
The announcement of new reciprocal tariffs by President Donald Trump has triggered an immediate reaction in the markets, causing dizzying drops in various companies since the beginning of the week. The measure has generated an environment of high volatility, with investors seeking refuge in the face of growing instability.
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By Ion Jauregui - ActivTrades Analyst
Former President Donald Trump's recent decision to impose across-the-board tariffs has had a strong impact on global markets. European and Asian stock markets reacted with significant declines, while the oil market experienced notable volatility.
Impact on the oil market
The announcement of tariffs has affected global...
By Ion Jauregui - Analyst at ActivTrades
The recent announcement of tariffs by Donald Trump's administration has generated a wave of uncertainty in financial markets. This measure could trigger a forceful response from the European Union, marking a paradigm shift in global trade and in the European bloc's economic strategy.
Reactions in Europe and the ECB
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By Ion Jauregui - ActivTrades Analyst
The EUR/USD trades cautiously on Tuesday, in a context marked by the release of key data that could define its direction in the coming days. The pair is trading slightly lower by 0.09%, reflecting investors' uncertainty ahead of the Eurozone Consumer Price Index (CPI) and manufacturing PMIs in Europe and the United States.
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Chinese giant Tencent(HKG:0700) (Ticker AT: TMC.US) has gone further in its expansion in the digital gaming industry by extending its interest in the Ubisoft (EPA:UBI)(Ticker AT:UBI.FR) Spin-Off with a whopping €1.2 billion, in a company currently valued at €4 billion. With this deal, Tencent acquires a 25% stake, while Ubisoft retains control, trying to sustain...
By Ion Jauregui - Analyst ActivTrades
The price of gold has hit record highs, hovering around $3,100 per ounce, driven by renewed investor appetite for safe-haven assets in the face of growing uncertainty in international markets.
Drivers of the rally
The decision to impose 25% tariffs on the automotive sector, announced by US President Donald Trump, has...
By Ion Jauregui –ActivTrades Analyst
The EUR/USD is at a time of high expectation, with key European Central Bank (ECB) appearances and the release of quarterly U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) promising to generate significant moves in the financial markets. Today, all eyes are on Christine Lagarde and Luis de Guindos, president and vice-president of the ECB,...
