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Uncle Sam’s Latest Investment in Trilogy Metals: A Closer Look at the Ambler Road Project
Trilogy Metals has recently gained attention from Uncle Sam, as the US government has taken a 10% stake in the company. This move is significant, as it marks the first time the US has invested in a mining project in Alaska since the 1960s. The Ambler Road project, located in south-central Alaska, is the focus…
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(LDN) Market Drama 101: 7th Oct 2025
Yesterday’s global markets were a mixed bag, with several holiday closures and political developments influencing trading. In Asia, stocks were mostly flat, despite tech-led gains on Wall Street. Japan’s Nikkei, however, continued its post-LDP election rally, surging 1.5% on the day. Meanwhile, in the US, efforts to end the government shutdown failed to secure sufficient…
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The Current State of SOX: An Overbought Market with Upside Fears
The Security and Exchange Commission’s (SOX) index has reached its most overbought levels since late 2017, according to a recent Nomura report. This indicates that investors are pricing in significant upside potential for the market, with call skew rising and put skew falling. The chart below shows the SOX index reaching new highs while call…
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AI Semis Lead US Equities Higher: A New Era of Innovation and Growth
In a remarkable turn of events, the S&P 500 has surged by 30 basis points (bp) with AMD’s announcement of a chip supply deal with OpenAI. This news has sent shockwaves through the market, with AI Semis leading the charge higher. The factor squeeze rotation continues unabated, with AI Winners basket advancing 2.8% and Quantum,…
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Q4 Rally Seasonality Set to Continue, but Expect a Sharp Drawdown in 1Q26
The fourth quarter of the year is often associated with a seasonal rally in the stock market, and this year is no exception. According to UBS’s Rebecca Cheong, the S&P 500’s 4M recovery score is currently at 12%, which is far from turning bearish. This means that either 13 consecutive days of rally and collapse…
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Central Banks Ease, but Momentum or Rebound?
As central banks around the world continue to ease policy rates, market participants are grappling with a key question: is the US economy losing momentum or reaccelerating? The answer has significant implications for the US dollar (USD) and other currencies. While some analysts believe that continued easing is justified given the current economic environment, others…
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Japanese Leadership Contest Shakes Up FX Markets, USD-JPY Suppressed
The recent leadership contest in Japan has caused a stir in the foreign exchange market, particularly for the Japanese yen (JPY). The outcome of the election has led to a weaker opening for the JPY, as HSBC Economics believed it unlikely that any Japanese leader would pursue policies to weaken the currency. However, with Takaichi’s…
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Japan’s 30 Year Bond Yield Surges to 3.3%, Signaling a Potential Shift in the Market
Japan’s 30 year bond yield has been on an upward trend in recent weeks, with a significant jump of 3.3% being recorded recently. This is one of the bigger upswings in a long time, signaling a potential shift in the market. The long end of the yield curve has been stuck in a range for…
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Gold’s Surging Demand in Japan: An In-Depth Analysis
Gold has long been prized for its value and durability, but recent events have sent its price soaring in Japan. According to the World Gold Council, gold reserves in Japan increased by 17% in 2022 alone, with investors flocking to the metal as a safe haven during times of economic uncertainty. But what’s behind this…
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Goldman’s Shocking Criticism of NVDA’s Business Model Raises Concerns
Goldman Sachs has sparked controversy by publicly criticizing NVIDIA’s business model, specifically their reliance on circular revenue and massive debt/equity. This sudden turn of events has left many wondering if this is the beginning of a larger pushback against the company. NVIDIA, known for their innovative graphics processing units (GPUs) and artificial intelligence (AI) technology,…
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