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Stocks ・ Investing ・ China
20 January 2023

Will Chinese Stocks be the Winners of 2023?

Both the Shanghai Composite and the Hang Seng (Hong Kong index but many Chinese companies) are up on the year, 5.7% and 13.5% respectively. Will this strength in China stocks be a theme across 2023?

Stocks ・ Commodities ・ Macro
18 January 2023

How does China’s reopening affect your portfolio?

China’s reopening may just be the catalyst that is needed to stimulate global growth. What are the investment implications, and could there be some negative repercussions?

Commodities ・ oil
13 January 2023

Windfall Profits For Energy Firms – What Next?

The mammoth profits made by oil companies across 2022 became one of the biggest stories in financial markets over the year. Across the globe, oil producers were seen making record returns as energy prices exploded. In the West, Exxon, Shell, BP ...

Stocks ・ Technology
10 January 2023

ChatGPT set to disrupt various industries

Since its release at the end of November, ChatGPT has gone viral, gaining its first million members in less than a week. Speculation over its ability to displace freelance writers and perhaps endanger Google's main ...

Commodities ・ oil
6 January 2023

Oil Under Pressure at Start of New Year

Oil markets are kicking off the new year under heavy selling interest with crude futures down over 10% this week. On the back of the more than 40% bearish reversal seen from last year’s highs, traders are questioning whether the downtrend is ...

Crypto ・ Bitcoin
23 December 2022

Does the Crypto Crash Resume 2023 or is a Reversal Coming?

The crypto bear market this year has so far shown little sign of ending, especially with the collapse of FTX. Does it get worse, or will 2023 bring some green shoots?

Stocks ・
21 December 2022

Are you ready for the Santa Claus Rally?

The Santa Claus Rally is a recent topic of discussion among traders. This season has been one of the most bullish times of the year for more than a century, providing gains around 70% of the time. What is ...

Stocks ・ Commodities ・ Macro
19 December 2022

Could platinum shine again?

Platinum is seen as a symbol of prestige, rarity, and wealth. Yet, due to its industrial use, the metal is sensitive to investor demand and global growth. What is the outlook for Platinum?

Technology ・ Stock Index ・ Nasdaq
16 December 2022

Will 2023 be the Recovery Year for Tech Stocks?

The tech sector has seen huge volatility over 2022, bearing the brunt of the oscillations in Fed tightening expectations and the USD outlook. Looking at two of the leading tech benchmarks, the Nasdaq and the XLK (SPDR Tech fund), both are down on ...

Stocks ・ Macro
14 December 2022

Could travel stocks see a holiday boost?

With travel numbers having recovered from Covid-19, the travel industry could be set to benefit this year, particularly from people prioritising travelling and visiting family. With strong bookings, could travel ...

Commodities ・ oil
12 December 2022

Is it time to buy oil?

Many traders have been caught off guard by the drop in oil prices, which has reversed all year-long gains. What is causing the price drop, and what are some key support levels to keep an eye on?

Forex ・ Yuan ・ EURUSD ・ USDJPY
9 December 2022

EUR vs JPY: Trading the China Reopening

Traders are eyeing the recent easing of China's strict covid restrictions as possibly laying the groundwork for a forthcoming abandonment of its zero covid policy. In forex markets, both EUR and JPY stand to possibly benefit.

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