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14 December 2020

What happens to the franc if the US labels Switzerland a currency manipulator?

The Swiss franc is the top G10 FX riser in 2020 despite direct intervention from the SNB that could land the country labelled as a currency manipulator.

Asset Allocation

12 December 2020

Weekly market recap: 10 stories to remember

Read the 10 stories to remember from the week which ended December 11.

Macro ・ Technical Analysis

11 December 2020

Top 7 Tweets of the day - 11th of December 2020

Find out about our selection of the top tweets of the day #markets #macroeconomics #technicalanalysis

Stocks ・ IPO

11 December 2020

Is the Airbnb & DoorDash IPO frenzy sign of a market top?

Airbnb and Doordash just blew the roof off their public listings. Insiders netted huge returns but is it a sign broader market returns are about to end?

Stocks ・ Technology

11 December 2020

Facebook might have to say goodbye to WhatsApp and Instagram

Facebook might get sued for its massive recent acquisitions for anti-competition reasons. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) accuses them of buying rivals to stifle competition and build a monopoly.

Macro ・ Technical Analysis

10 December 2020

Top 7 Tweets of the day - 10th of December 2020

Find out about our selection of the top tweets of the day #markets #macroeconomics #technicalanalysis

Stocks ・ Technology

10 December 2020

Stitch Fix: e-commerce tailored to your tastes

Stitch Fix stock soared this month as the company managed to report a good set of numbers. Is Stitch another "pandemic winner"?

Macro ・ Technical Analysis

9 December 2020

Top 7 Tweets of the day - 9th of December 2020

Find out about our selection of the top tweets of the day #markets #macroeconomics #technicalanalysis

Forex ・ Macro ・ Politics

9 December 2020

Political events that could drive investments flows in 2021

Like it or not, the decisions of policymakers play an increasing role in financial markets so we’ve made this handy guide to political events in 2021.

Commodities ・ Energy ・ ESG

9 December 2020

Water scarcity gave birth to water futures in the US

You were maybe familiar with gold, oil, and other commodities futures. Why? Because they are scarce resources. Their prices fluctuate and buyers fear not being able to afford their prices. Recently, it seems that water, a resource that, in ...

Macro ・ Technical Analysis

8 December 2020

Top 7 Tweets of the day - 8th of December 2020

Find out about our selection of the top tweets of the day #markets #macroeconomics #technicalanalysis

Commodities ・ ESG

8 December 2020

Uranium stocks are (radio)active. The next big thing in ESG investing?

There has been a burst of activity in Uranium stocks with double digit single day gains following a US bill that classified uranium alongside other minerals as vital to national security.

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