Global Markets Weekly Wrap KW 8 : Markets Decline as Geopolitical Tensions and Consumer Fears Grow  U.S. equity markets saw a decline over the shortened trading week as investor sentiment was affected by global political developments and worries about consumer spending. Due to the closure of markets on Monday for Presidents' Day, stocks initia...

Cross-Asset Volatility Surges Amid Geopolitical Tensions  Volatility is on the rise across various asset classes, including stocks, bonds, commodities, currencies, and even FX. This surge is not solely due to recent geopolitical tensions but has roots in pre-existing conditions. Volatility had been decreasing overall since October, but in rece...

Central Banks Diverge as Gold Surges and Euro Slips  As we approach the weekend, gold prices have hit an all-time high and the euro has dropped below 1.07 for the first time since November last year, possibly due to concerns about a potential attack on Israel by Iran or its proxies. This week signifies a significant shift away from synchronize...