A Gloomy Forecast for the Canadian Dollar in 2025
The Canadian dollar took many blows over the past year. Experts suggest that pain could persist in 2025. Over 2024, the Canadian dollar fell nearly 8% against the US dollar, hitting a two-decade low of C$1.44 from C$1.33 at the start of the year. Currency watchers predict the loonie could weaken further in 2025, with […]
Brent Crude: Oil Set to Test Key Confluence Level Amid Strong Chinese Optimism
Brent Crude – Oil Eyes Break of Key Confluence Level on Chinese Optimism Most Read: Gold (XAU/USD) Price Analysis: Will Prices Continue to Soar in 2025? Oil prices have been on a march higher this week thanks to declining US stockpiles and renewed Chinese optimism. The first trading day of the new year began with […]
Wall Street’s Most Renowned Trader Shares Stock Market Forecasts for 2025
Wall Street’s most famous trader gives stock market predictions for 2025 By TILLY ARMSTRONG DEPUTY CONSUMER EDITOR FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 13:37 EST, 1 January 2025 | Updated: 16:45 EST, 1 January 2025 The most photographed trader on Wall Street has given his stock market predictions for 2025. Peter Tuchman, who is known as ‘Einstein of […]
Anticipating European Stock Market Trends for 2025
James Gard: Welcome to Morningstar. With me today is Michael Field. So, Michael, last time we met, there hadn’t been a U.S. election. Since then, there’s been a lot of price movement, especially in the European equity markets. Have any sectors been unfairly punished on fears of tariffs? I’m thinking maybe automotive being an obvious […]
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Is a Price Surge Expected in 2025?
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Analysis: Will Prices Continue to Soar in 2025? Most Read: EUR/USD Tug-of-War Continues, US Dollar Index (DXY) Steady Gold prices slipped yesterday as a stronger US Dollar, anticipation of a hawkish Fed and thin liquidity all contributed. Uncertainties around tariffs and challenges in 2025 are keeping the precious metals appeal going for […]
Top Online Mortgage Lenders for January 2025
The best online mortgage lenders of January 2025 These days, every mortgage lender with a national profile has an online presence. Most, if not all, allow you to start a home loan application online too. However, only a few have grown their mortgage lending business organically by leveraging technology and establishing early-mover status as online […]
What Will Be the Bank of Canada’s Rate Cuts in 2025?
After the Bank of Canada lowered interest rates five times this year, investors and consumers can expect more such moves in 2025. However, analysts say the Bank’s pace of easing will likely be much more modest next year. The Bank cut rates at five consecutive meetings between June and December, bringing its key overnight interest […]
Recent Tech IPO Stocks Soar at Unprecedented Rates
The US tech IPO market is blocked up by startups that are scared to go public. But if stocks are anything to go by, they have little to fear. PitchBook’s VC-Backed IPO Index rose 68% through Dec. 27 and is at its highest level in three years. A good chunk of that growth has been […]
Gold’s 27% Surge Shines in a Year of Mixed Results for Metal Markets
The varied performances over 2024 highlight the absence of a single, over-riding driver that’s steered the complex’s fortunes, while also putting the spotlight on how metals, both base and precious, may fare next year. For 2025, investors are focused on uncertainty around US monetary policy, potential frictions from Trump’s presidency, and China’s efforts to revive growth. Gold’s […]
Briefs: Employment Rates, Record Oil and Gas Sales, and New DCI Leadership
Briefs: Employment rate; Record oil & gas sales; New DCI leader State unemployment rate is below national averageJohn Hooks | Montana Public Radio Montana’s unemployment rate was 3.2% in November. That’s a full percentage point below the national average. According to the State Labor Department, November was the 41st consecutive month below 3.4%, continuing a […]