Ending the year with a stunning 66% gain, gold prices experienced their best annual performance since 1979, holding solid support above $4,300 an ounce. With the precious metal seeing its third consecutive year of gains, one market strategist suggests there is significant potential for the unprecedented rally to continue into the new year, signaling a
Investment bankers are looking to 2026 as a potential turning point for London’s struggling initial public offering (IPO) market, betting that a small number of large, high-profile listings could help restore confidence after another disappointing year for new listings. Hopes of a revival in 2025 faded as market volatility linked to US President Donald Trump’s
Norway moved within striking distance of effectively eliminating gasoline and diesel cars from its new car market after electric vehicles accounted for nearly all new registrations last year, reinforcing the country’s position as the world’s leading adopter of EVs. Data published on Friday by the Norwegian Road Traffic Information Council, known as OFV, showed that
Luxury goods companies are facing renewed pressure on profitability after a sharp rise in discounting during 2025, as consumers increasingly question the value of high-end products following years of aggressive price increases. Industry data shows that as much as 40% of luxury goods were sold at discounted prices last year, undermining margins across the sector,
Gold price continued its strong rally this year, reaching its highest point on record. It rose to a high of $4,530, up by over 70% from its January levels. This surge made it one of the best-performing assets in the financial services industry. Why gold price surged in 2025 There are a few reasons why
Precious metals fell sharply on Monday as investors resorted to booking profits after steep gains in the last few weeks. Silver and platinum dropped after hitting record highs earlier in the session. Gold prices also fell more than 5% as the yellow metal fell below the $4,500 per ounce level. Meanwhile, oil prices jumped more
Virtus Investment Partners’ chief market strategist Joe Terranova is reshaping his portfolio strategy heading into the new year. Speaking with CNBC today, Terranova confirmed that he’s exited his position in one of the largest gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) despite the precious metals’ stellar run this year. Terranova’s decision to pull out of the SPDR Gold
Global markets opened Tuesday digesting a mix of defense contracts, economic data from South Korea, volatile commodity moves, and continued consolidation in the artificial intelligence sector. From Boeing’s major fighter jet order for Israel to Meta Platforms’ acquisition of fast-growing AI startup Manus, investors are weighing geopolitical risks alongside shifting growth signals in Asia and
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Prediction markets gained immense popularity in 2025 – moving well beyond commodities and into elections, sports, and even central bank appointments. Once niche hedging tools, they now attract mainstream attention and billions in trading volume. Former CFTC enforcement director Ian McGinley told CNBC that “prediction markets have existed for decades,” but their rapid expansion this