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August 22, 2025

Have we entered the late stage of the Bitcoin bull market cycle?

Bitcoin’s latest price action suggests the current bull market may be entering its later stages, with factors suggesting the cycle may be further advanced than many realise.

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August 21, 2025

Retail trader inflows raise the stakes for Nvidia earnings

Retail traders have fuelled a historic 16-week streak of net equity buying with Nvidia as one of their top targets ahead of its Q2 2026 earnings release.

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August 20, 2025

Will gold in 2025 remain a hedge or turn policy-driven?

The gold price is struggling to hold above $3,300, raising the question of whether bullion still works as a traditional hedge or has become primarily a policy-driven asset.

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August 19, 2025

What slowing U.S. manufacturing signals for EUR/USD traders in 2025

U.S. manufacturing contracted in July, raising stagflation concerns and putting pressure on the dollar.

August 18, 2025

Is Intel’s stock price surge a turning point or a temporary boost?

While the surge lifted Intel’s year-to-date gain to 19%, unusual trading activity before the announcement has fuelled insider speculation, raising questions about whether the move is sustainable or short-lived.

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August 14, 2025

Are global oil prices heading for a $50 price floor?

According to the IEA, global oil supply is set to outpace demand growth by a wide margin in 2025 and 2026, raising the prospect of a multi-million barrel per day surplus.

August 13, 2025

Why Nvidia's market value surpassed the UK stock market

According to LSEG data, Nvidia’s market value has surged past $4 trillion, overtaking the combined worth of every publicly listed company in the United Kingdom.