Oil is the lifeblood of the global economy. It fuels transport, heats homes, powers factories and feeds into the cost of virtually everything you buy. So when the price of a barrel of crude swings sharply in either direction, the effects ripple far beyond the petrol station. Right now, those ripples are impossible to ignore. […]
Oil prices briefly surged to almost US$110 a barrel as tensions in the Middle East escalated. Prices have eased since then. But they’re still well above where they were before the conflict. And that’s enough to change the conversation. Just weeks ago, investors were increasingly confident that the global fight against inflation was nearing its […]
If you’ve started looking into investing, chances are you’ve come across the acronym “ETF” more than a few times. But what does ETF actually stand for, and why have they become a common tool for many investors? ETF stands for exchange-traded fund. It’s a type of investment that bundles together a collection of assets, including […]
Headlines are dominated by U.S. missile strikes on Iran and oil prices surging as energy markets react to the possibility of disruption in one of the world’s most critical supply routes. But the real risk for markets may not be the war itself. It is that the conflict is colliding with an inflation problem that […]
NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) reports Q4 results after market close on Wednesday 25 February. Analysts expect revenue of US$65.7 billion and earnings per share (EPS) of US$1.52 – a 71% lift year on year. A beat would exceed analyst expectations. However, market pricing currently reflects high anticipation of such a result.A beat would be impressive. But markets […]
Markets don’t just move because of numbers on a screen. They move because of what’s going on in the world. In 2026, geopolitics is top of the list of what is moving markets. Trade disputes, elections, military action and tech rivalry are all nudging share prices, currencies and commodities. You don’t need to be glued […]
From AI infrastructure plays to climate-tech disruptors, 2025 delivered one of the most eventful IPO years in recent memory. But six months on, how have these newly minted public companies actually performed? This guide tracks 9 notable IPOs from the class of 2025 and examines where they stand today. 📌 This list includes a mix […]
If 2025 taught markets anything, it’s this: resilience mattered more than perfect conditions. Investors faced a rare mix of political dysfunction, aggressive trade policy and diverging monetary paths. Despite all that, risk assets pushed higher. Equity markets climbed a familiar wall of worry, supported by easier global financial conditions, concentrated earnings growth and a sharp […]
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