The US Dollar steadied near the 96.80 level on Wednesday, recovering some earlier losses as traders positioned themselves ahead of critical economic reports. Attention is squarely on the upcoming January Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP), scheduled for release later today, and the January Consumer Price Index (CPI) expected on Friday. These figures …

Ferrari (RACE) closed 2025 with over EUR 7.1 billion in revenue and an EBIT of more than EUR 2.1 billion, marking a record financial year. Industrial free cash flow exceeded EUR 1.5 billion, supporting a 30% rise in shareholder payouts through dividends and buybacks. Despite this, core car sales remained …

U.S. retail sales for December came in below expectations, reigniting concerns about the strength of consumer spending in the world’s largest economy. The disappointment was notable given the typically strong holiday season, signaling a possible slowdown in demand at the start of the year.Fed Policy Back in FocusWeaker retail data …

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said the Fed is in a strong position to monitor the economy, noting that inflation remains too high. She indicated that interest rates could stay on hold for some time, with the current target rate close to neutral.Hammack highlighted that Fed policy, …

Global markets are entering a decisive moment as investors shift their full attention to the upcoming US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, widely seen as the most important catalyst for near-term price action across gold, the US dollar, and equities. With positioning stretched and expectations finely balanced, the labor data could …

The euro area ended last year on a stronger footing than many had expected, showing resilience despite a challenging global backdrop. Economic activity remained steady, while inflation pressures continued to ease, reinforcing confidence that the region is navigating a controlled slowdown rather than a sharp downturn.A Strong Finish to the …

Hedge funds are increasingly taking bold short positions on US stocks, signaling growing anxiety over the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence on traditional business models. Last week saw record-level short selling, with hedge funds selling more than twice the amount they bought, reflecting widespread caution in the market. Concerns intensified …

Oil prices rose sharply on Monday after the United States issued an official warning to American-flagged ships to avoid entering Iranian territorial waters, particularly when passing through the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman. The warning revived geopolitical concerns in one of the world’s most important energy transit …

Silver prices jumped sharply on Monday, benefiting from a drop in the U.S. Dollar Index to its lowest level in a week, which boosted demand for precious metals. The move was further supported by reports suggesting that foreign investors may be shifting part of their dollar holdings into silver, following …

Global markets opened the week digesting a major political shock from Japan while cautiously repositioning ahead of a packed U.S. economic calendar. A decisive election outcome in Tokyo injected fresh optimism into Japanese assets, even as currency and broader financial markets adopted a wait-and-see stance amid uncertainty surrounding upcoming American …