Asian stocks dipped Friday despite Wall Street’s record, as investors eyed U.S.-Iran talks and a possible ceasefire extension. Oil prices fell (Brent -1.1%), while U.S. futures inched up. Nikkei 225 -1%, Hang Seng -1%. Global energy shocks persist amid Strait of Hormuz closures.

Silver -3% today ($74.10/oz). Supply squeeze + record industrial demand. Analysts target $135–$309 in 2026. Dip or opportunity? #Silver #Commodities #Europe

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The mood was high at Buda Castle; some even said that the West is important to us. But the bottom line is those 3 million votes! Read the full article on 444: buff.ly/eBo1Kyy

“If irony didn’t die when Henry Kissinger was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, then Donald Trump’s deputy travelling to Hungary to warn about electoral interference may have finished it off.” New on Democracy for Sale ahead of tomorrow’s Hungarian vote democracyforsale.substack.com/p/trumps-nex...

The palpable desperation of this… …shows you how much MAGA have staked on Orbân being their guy in Europe.

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WOW! Check out this opposition rally in Hungary today!!! 🤩🇭🇺

Provocateurs dressed as election officials may attempt to cause trouble on Sunday; according to Magyar, Fidesz member Miklós Simon and his wife, Ildikó Rizsák, are planning to commit fraud in Nyírbogát using election official badges. Read the full article on 444: buff.ly/bT1tJis

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Rheinmetall -5% today? Buy the dip! Ceasefire talks = short-term dip, but long-term EU defense demand isn’t going anywhere. Rheinmetall’s positioned to win as Europe ramps up security spending. If you’re betting on EU strategic autonomy, this pullback’s your entry. #Rheinmetall #Stockmarkets

Markets on hold: Low volatility as traders await Hormuz Strait updates. US (+0.5% yesterday) and Europe open flat—no clear direction. Any deal (likely overnight) could shift the mood. #Markets #Geopolitics

Powell cools rate-hike fears: Fed’s ‘wait-and-see’ stance holds as inflation expectations stay anchored. Markets breathe easier—bond yields dip (10Y US: 4.32%→4.39%), Italian 10Y below 4%. No rush to hike; patience wins. #EU

This afternoon may show relative stability compared to the morning, but the week remains volatile due to Iran uncertainty and reduced holiday liquidity. Expect cautious, sideways movement with a downward bias. Prudent strategy: avoid impulsive decisions in this low-visibility environment

Markets breathe after Trump’s 10-day pause on Iran strikes—oil dips, futures rise. But relief is fragile: bonds (10Y at 4.42%) and geopolitics still call the shots. Spain’s CPI may hit 3.5% as energy costs bite. Volatility = opportunity: focus on quality stocks for 2027/28

European equities reversed gains as Middle East tensions sent oil surging (Brent +4.8% to $108.40) and investors braced for the Fed. Stoxx 600 fell 0.8%, DAX and FTSE 100 both down. Iran’s threats to Gulf energy infrastructure added to the caution. Volatility reigns.

BREAKING: A senior US counter-terrorism official has resigned in protest of the US-Israeli war against Iran, stating that the Islamic Republic poses "no imminent threat" to the United States. Joseph Kent, declared:"I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran."

European markets rise as oil prices ease after UAE port attack. Stoxx 600 +0.44%, DAX +0.5%, CAC 40 +0.31%, FTSE 100 +0.55%. Geopolitical tensions & energy shocks dominate sentiment. Goldman cuts global growth forecast, warns of $150 oil in worst-case scenario. Defence stocks surge

"Khamenei's son is a lightweight. I have to be involved in the appointment, like with Delcy," #Trump says... Lecturing about democracy

🇪🇸 Spain’s bond auction success! €5.9B raised across 2029–2041 maturities, yields dipping on longer terms. Investor demand hit €12.1B (2.05x bid-to-cover), showing strong confidence—unshaken by Trump’s comments. 10Y risk premium stays low (~44bps), outperforming Italy & France. #EU

Europe’s resilience tested today: after yesterday’s rebound (+1.7%), geopolitical tensions resurface—oil spikes, futures dip, and volatility creeps in. Yet fundamentals hold: strong macro data, solid sectors (defense, semis, utilities). A pullback may offer strategic entry points. Stay sharp. #EU

🌍🚨 EMU Inflation Shockwave: Eurozone inflation just hit +1.9% y/y, up from +1.7% expected, with Italy at +1.6%! If inflation persists, expect the ECB to keep rates higher, leading to pricier loans and tighter budgets. Hang on tight!

🌍 Today’s Markets: Stay calm, seek opportunities in dips. Focus on Defense, Energy, Utilities.

European markets open cautiously optimistic today: tech (+0.3%) and semis (+1.8%) lead, buoyed by TSMC’s strong guidance and easing Iran tensions. BoJ intervention whispers for JPY (183.8) add intrigue. Watch for Netflix/J&J earnings next week.

EU markets show resilience amid global volatility: Spain (+0.1%) bucks the trend as tech & semis stabilize post-TSMC earnings. Euribor futures (2.389%) hint at cautious ECB optimism. Watch for EU, FTSE and Nikkei ETNs—short-term plays may shine if today’s rebound holds. 🇪🇺

EU banks and geopolitics (Greenland/Iran) set the tone, but November’s US retail data? Already old news. FOMO’s still humming, Trump’s wildcards linger, and today’s US-Denmark chat on Greenland adds spice. Expect a tight +0.2%/-0.2% squeeze—classic ‘wait-and-see’ before earnings drop.

2026 starts with a bang: markets up sharply in just 3 days, but Greenland’s geopolitical heat could steal the spotlight. 📈 With US tech and 🇪🇺Europe climbing, all eyes are on Arctic tensions and China-Japan friction. Consolidation ahead—or more surprises?

I would never dare to accuse Trump of anything noble or altruistic

IBEX 35 crushed 2025 with a +50% surge—outpacing both Europe and the US markets. 🚀🇪🇸 Banks, energy, and global demand fueled the rally. A standout year for Spain’s benchmark index.

Markets in snooze mode today—stuck between -0.2% and +0.2% with thin volumes as traders already have one eye on 2026. No fireworks, just quiet consolidation before the year-end close. Will the Fed’s next move or geopolitical drama break the calm? Place your bets… or just enjoy the lull. 🎲📉

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Markets kick off a quiet week—but don’t sleep on the Fed’s next move! 📉💰 Rate cuts, geopolitical whispers, and a potential Trump-era Fed shakeup could spark surprises before 2026. Gold dips, Bitcoin climbs, and oil holds steady—will the year-end rally get one last push? 🎄✨

Markets took a breather this holiday week—Europe flat, US up slightly (+0.3%), and tech in the green (+0.2%). Gold hit new highs ($4,508). 2025’s final stretch leaves US markets +18% YTD and Spain soaring +48%. Low volumes, but optimism lingers for 2026.

Year-end rally in full swing! 🚀 Tech +1.3%, semis +3.0%, Bitcoin +2.1% ($88K!), Ethereum +5.2%—while gold hits **$4,339** and oil dances on geopolitical nerves. Fed cuts in 2026? Markets are betting big. Short week, but the action’s just heating up💸🔥

🇪🇺ECB holds rates steady—but the real drama starts now! 📉💡 Inflation’s stubborn, growth’s getting a nudge www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/dat...