Dilin Wu
Research Strategist
Most recent articles
Gold Outlook: Volatility Rises as US Data and Central Banks Take Spotlight
Supported by a weaker dollar, continued central bank buying, and geopolitical risks, gold surged past $4,300, though hawkish Fed voices capped short-term gains. This week’s US jobs and CPI releases, along with global central bank rate decisions, could amplify year-end gold volatility, making risk management critical for traders.
Gold Outlook: $4,250 Resistance Tests Ahead of Volatile FOMC Week
Gold consolidates at highs, facing strong $4,250 resistance. FOMC dot plot, Powell’s comments, and global central bank policy divergences may steer year-end market moves.
Gold Outlook: Rate-Cut Expectations Hit, Eyes on Nonfarm Payrolls
Gold faces mixed forces and uncertain direction: weaker December rate-cut expectations pressure prices, while concerns over a slowing U.S. economy and Fed independence support safe-haven demand. Nonfarm payrolls and FOMC minutes are key market focus.
Musk’s “Trillion-Dollar Pay” Gets Green Light: Market Cheers, but Delivery Pressure Looms
Tesla shareholders have approved Musk’s “trillion-dollar” pay plan, giving a short-term boost to the stock, but long-term risks remain. Investors should monitor autonomous driving, robot commercialization, and cash flow execution.
Amazon Surges 10% After Earnings: AWS Rebound & AI Bets Drive Big Growth
Amazon’s Q3 earnings beat expectations, with AWS growth rebounding to around 20%, retail and advertising remaining solid, and AI infrastructure investments exceeding $100 billion, boosting market confidence. Shares jumped over 10% post-market, driven by strong results and capital spending, while long-term returns will hinge on in-house chip development and order fulfillment.
Hong Kong Stocks Rebound: Fed Rate Cut + US-China Talks Support Hang Seng Recovery
Hong Kong equities maintain a short-term rebound, led by tech, resources, and financials, as rate cuts and easing US-China trade tensions boost risk appetite and structural opportunities.
Cautious Tone as Prices Turn Choppy, All Eyes on U.S.-China Talks
Gold stabilizes around the $4,000 mark as markets eye the Fed’s rate decision and U.S.-China talks, with rate cut expectations supporting gold’s medium- to long-term outlook.
Gold Outlook: Volatility Spikes, Manage Your Risk!
Gold faces amplified short-term swings, while rate-cut expectations and ETF holdings support the bulls. U.S.-China relations and geopolitical developments remain key. This week, watch U.S. CPI and corporate earnings to adjust gold exposure.
Gold Outlook: Price Breaks $3,800, Least Resistance Path Remains Upward
Gold breaks above $3,800 to a new record high as Fed rate cut expectations, U.S. government shutdown risks, and geopolitical tensions drive safe-haven demand, with ETF inflows fueling continued gains.
Gold Outlook: Prices Hit New Record Highs, Rate Cuts Remain the Main Driver
After a brief pullback, gold has resumed its upward momentum, trading above $3,700 and hitting new record highs. Bullish momentum is supported by Fed rate cut expectations and central bank purchases. Buying on dips remains the preferred strategy, with this week’s Fed speeches and core PCE data potentially driving short-term volatility.
Gold Outlook: Upward Momentum Pauses, FOMC Meeting in Focus
With expectations of a Fed rate cut and ongoing geopolitical tensions, gold has settled into a high-level consolidation. This week, U.S. retail sales and the FOMC meeting will be the key events to watch, potentially shaping whether gold can resume a directional trend.
Nikkei Hits Record High: Political Shifts, Capital Awakening, and Tech Momentum
The Nikkei 225 has surged past 44,000, setting a historic record. Political change, global easing expectations, and a domestic recovery are fueling the rally - but policy uncertainty suggests the road ahead won’t be smooth.
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