After a steep decline during the first half of 2025, the zinc price is ending the year close to where they started. Because it’s used to make galvanized steel, the majority of zinc demand is closely tied to housing and manufacturing sectors, which have recently faced pressures from a combination…
Petrobras oil workers’ strike ended after a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) was approved for the 2025-2027 period, following nearly four months of discussions. The stoppages did not influence gasoline production or supply, according to the company. This marks the end of a long-running labour dispute that had garnered industry…
BYD has officially dethroned Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) as the world’s top electric vehicle (EV) seller, after the latter’s Q4 deliveries came in down 16% year-on-year at 418,227 units on Friday.In 2025, the Chinese automaker sold 2.26 million EVs worldwide – strengthening its lead in global sales – while TSLA…
European markets enter 2026 at a crossroads, marked by symbolic highs, regulatory assertiveness, and uneven economic momentum.Britain’s benchmark index has broken new ground, underscoring renewed confidence in large-cap equities, while regulators strengthen transparency powers with potential market implications.On the continent, manufacturing conditions continue to deteriorate, contrasting with sharply divergent trends…
Valuations and bubble concerns are top of mind for investors as they start the new year after what can only be described as a blockbuster 2025.Still, Andrew Slimmon – a senior expert at Morgan Stanley – believes US megacap tech stocks are actually more attractive to own “now” than they…
SanDisk (NASDAQ: SNDK) was the “top-performing” S&P 500 stock last year, as index inclusion drove institutional capital to the flash memory firm – but Citi sees it pushing higher still in 2026.In her latest research note, senior analyst Asiya Merchant maintained a “buy” rating on SNDK shares, with a $280…
Global markets and geopolitics set a volatile tone for the start of 2026.US equities are flashing renewed bullish momentum as investors rotate back into risk assets ahead of key economic data and earnings season.Corporate developments underscore shifting sector dynamics, from mounting pressure in the electric vehicle space to consolidation in…
Investment bankers are looking to 2026 as a potential turning point for London’s struggling initial public offering (IPO) market, betting that a small number of large, high-profile listings could help restore confidence after another disappointing year for new listings.Hopes of a revival in 2025 faded as market volatility linked to…
Ending the year with a stunning 66% gain, gold prices experienced their best annual performance since 1979, holding solid support above $4,300 an ounce. With the precious metal seeing its third consecutive year of gains, one market strategist suggests there is significant potential for the unprecedented rally to continue into the…
Norway moved within striking distance of effectively eliminating gasoline and diesel cars from its new car market after electric vehicles accounted for nearly all new registrations last year, reinforcing the country’s position as the world’s leading adopter of EVs.Data published on Friday by the Norwegian Road Traffic Information Council, known…