Insight
The Dow is outperforming semiconductors. But it’s not just the DeepSeek case
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) is a market capitalisation-weighted index of 30 companies active in the semiconductor industry. Due to the importance of its constituent stocks, it is considered an industry benchmark. For this reason, it is interesting to assess [+]
US real estate struggles to attract investors
The real estate sector in the US continues to experience a period of transition. In 2024, the residential market showed signs of recovery, with sales up 13.3% year-on-year, while the commercial market continued to suffer. For insiders, the outlook for [+]
Gold vs Dollar, an update
Gold sees the $3000 per ounce target approaching. The dollar remains strong on geopolitical tensions and US inflation expectations. Gold vs Dollar is one of the themes of these weeks, so let’s see an update on their relative strength.
DAX at full speed despite the German economy
The situation of the German economy continues to be a cause for concern, but the country’s main stock list, the DAX, continues to be among the best in the region.
US equities, the Russell 3000 better than the S&P500 over the past three months
Over the past three months, the Russell 3000 Index has gained 5.51%. In the same period, the S&P500 gained over one point less, 4.02%. And if we look at the strength ratio between the two US listings, the trend still [+]
Oil, Trump announcements have opposite effects on prices
Oil experienced a strong recovery at the end of 2024, but the new year promises to be fraught with uncertainty for crude oil prices. WTI fell again below the $80 per barrel mark, on expectations of an increase in US [+]
European equities rebound, but no shortage of insiders on the horizon
Signs of recovery for European equities? Things have certainly been improving in recent months compared to the early part of 2024, but trade tensions and geopolitical risks may derail this fragile recovery.
After a difficult December, energy emerged in the US sector rotation
As usual, let’s take a look at the performance of the sectors that make up the S&P500 and see how they have moved in the last few eventful months.
Emerging equities, a positive 2024 but paying for the return of the dollar
Emerging market equities closed 2024 on a positive note, but the last few months of the year just ended saw some of the accumulated gains eroded under the blows of a dollar that had returned to show its muscles. 2025, [+]
South Korean equities, a 2024 in weakness
South Korea has been in the spotlight in recent days because of political tensions sparked by President Yoon Suk-yeol’s declaration of martial law on December 3. Economically, the country is also certainly experiencing a delicate moment. GDP growth is estimated [+]
U.S. sectors, November’s recap
How did the situation on the S&P500 equity sectors evolve in November after the U.S. elections? We see this by analyzing the returns.
France, not just spreads, equities also lose strength
It is a high-tension December for France, both in terms of the future of public accounts and the financial markets. Slowing economic growth and increased spending on social and energy policies to deal with inflation and the energy transition have [+]
Year-end shopping, positive indications from consumer cyclical
Looking at the consumer cyclical sector can offer useful insights into year-end shopping trends. This sector, which includes nonessential goods such as clothing, electronics and entertainment, tends to benefit from increased spending during the holidays, supported by discounts and promotions. [+]
From chips to quantum computers?
Rigetti Computing’s recent stock market performance, outperforming NVIDIA’s, may reflect investors’ enthusiasm for the potential of quantum computing. From the chart of the strength ratio between the two stocks, it can be seen that the bullish trend has stalled since [+]
Coffee, the gold of 2024 in the markets
During 2024, the price of coffee rose significantly, achieving a higher return than gold. In 2024, coffee futures showed significant price increases, mainly for Arabica and Robusta varieties. Several factors underlie these rises, but the main one remains related to [+]
Strong dollar hurts European stock market
In recent weeks we are witnessing a new strengthening of the dollar against other currencies. This is also affecting the European stock market, whose correlation with the euro/dollar exchange rate is becoming increasingly positive.
Magnificent 7, from a stellar 2024 to a “normal” 2025?
For David Kostin, chief U.S. equity strategist at Goldman Sachs, the S&P500 index is expected to maintain a positive sentiment in 2025, thanks to still-growing earnings, a positive macro picture, and stable bond yields.
Argentina, financial markets reward recovery efforts
Although still in a delicate and in many ways dramatic situation, Argentina has embarked on a path of recovery that seems to be bearing fruit; and financial markets confirm.The economic situation in Argentina remains extremely delicate. Key macroeconomic data seem [+]
The response of the S&P500 sectors to the U.S. election results
After intense weeks for U.S. politics and the economy let’s take a look at how the 11 sectors that make up the S&P500 moved. A thermometer of investors’ expectations for the coming months. We start by showing the weekly returns [+]
Between S&P500 and Eurostoxx 50, the former clearly prevails
A comparison between the leading U.S. index, the S&P500, and the index that groups the most important European companies, the Eurostoxx 50, tells of a clear prevalence of the former over the latter.
