FTSE 100 at Record High: What is Driving the UK Market and Can it Last?
The FTSE 100 closed at 10,686 points on Wednesday 19 February 2026, marking its second consecutive record high.
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Beyond Geopolitics: How Global Elections Could Reshape Market Volatility in 2026 (Part 2)
In Part 2 of Beyond Geopolitics, the focus shifts to Brazil’s high-stakes general election and the U.S. midterm elections.
Beyond Geopolitics: How Global Elections Could Reshape Market Volatility in 2026
After a year in which geopolitics dominated market narratives, political risk is broadening in 2026.
IMF Growth Upgrade: Global Resilience Faces a Growing Wall of Geopolitical Risk
The International Monetary Fund’s latest outlook paints a picture of a global economy that remains unexpectedly resilient.
U.S. Hiring Falls to 22-Year Low in December
The December employment report, released last Friday, painted a stark picture of the U.S. labor market.
3 Precious Metals Shattering Records in 2025
While each precious metal has its own story, they share a common backdrop: a significantly weaker U.S. dollar.
Where Can Copper Go After Hitting New Highs?
Copper appears positioned for sustained price strength, but volatility will remain elevated.
Will Investors Experience a Year-End Stock Market Rally in 2025?
A familiar question returns to Wall Street: will the traditional Santa Rally materialize this year?
Bitcoin Saved by Nvidia’s Earnings – But Can It Stay Above $90,000?
Bitcoin has endured one of its most turbulent months of 2025, erasing all year-to-date gains.
Yen Dipped to New Record Low Against the Euro
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi has made clear her administration’s preference for keeping interest rates low and avoiding a return to deflation.
