Political Instability in France Shakes Markets, US Economy Shows Resilience  Political instability in France has once again seized the spotlight as financial markets respond to the anticipated collapse of Michel Barnier's government. The mounting tension has been fueled by Marine Le Pen's RN party, which announced its intention to collaborate ...

Rising US Treasury Yields Shake Markets: What's Next for Investors?  The surge in US treasury yields this year has initially impacted the yen, won, euro, and British pound, as usual. However, now it appears that the impact of rising US interest rates is extending to highly valued technology stocks. Recent trading sessions have witnessed a sign...

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...

2024 Financial Markets: Positive Trends and Challenges Amid Record Highs and Resurging Momentum  We've progressed about 18% into 2024 and have seen positive movements in the financial markets. The S&P has risen by 7.7%, with Europe performing slightly better at 8.2%, and the Nikkei leading with a 19% increase. This trend seems reflective o...