Stocks complacent to rising debt ceiling risks

Stocks complacent to rising debt ceiling risks: This category discusses markets, investment and trading, and is intended for more experienced investors and traders, who wish to deep-dive into data, projections and figures.

The return of 'resource nationalism' - eToro

The return of 'resource nationalism' - eToro: Chile's plan to nationalise its huge lithium industry latest move by countries to have greater local control. May contribute to tighter global metals supply, high-for-longer prices, and preference for higher cost but stabler jurisdictions.

eToro Analyst Weekly: Insight, analysis and house views

eToro Analyst Weekly: Insight, analysis and house views: Read the latest from eToro’s analysts, including an in-depth analysis of recent events and market movements, eToro’s house views and much more.

Small caps in the cross-hairs - eToro

Small caps in the cross-hairs - eToro: We are cautious as they are uniquely exposed to the faster coming GDP slowdown and tighter bank lending. But this is a bigger deal for the economy (46% of jobs) than for the stock market (15% index weight).

Poor sentiment still supports markets - eToro

Poor sentiment still supports markets - eToro: Our proprietary investor sentiment index is still depressed and a key contrarian support to stock markets. Fund outflows have been remorseless. The 'broken' VIX is the outlier and vulnerable to renewed recession fears.

The best and worst of global FX - eToro

The best and worst of global FX - eToro: Eastern European currencies have led performance this year, driven by high carry and EU growth relief, but lagging Israel Shekel and Turkish Lira now have clearer policy catalysts ahead and cheaper valuations.

Gold having its moment in the sun - eToro

Gold having its moment in the sun - eToro: The positive gold drivers of lower bond yields, a weaker dollar, and more investment demand have finally combined. We are positive long duration assets, like gold, but greater opportunity may be a catch up by gold stocks and potential for sector consolidation.