All eyes have been on gold markets once again this week, with prices surging to an all-time high of 2902.50. As geopolitical tensions escalate, for traders seeking to navigate these volatile conditions, understanding the underlying drivers becomes increasingly key. In this article, we’ll take a lookback at the latest from the gold markets over the … Read more
Understanding the factors affecting coffee prices has never been more key, especially as we look at the recent coffee market rally when coffee prices began their ascent towards 400 USD. According to our Trading Co-Pilot’s analysis, multiple interconnected factors drove this surge, creating a complex web of market influences that continues to shape the coffee … Read more
We’re thrilled to announce a new update to our market intelligence platform Trading Co-Pilot with the launch of our enhanced Analyst View. Powered by sophisticated GenAI agents, this development represents a significant leap forward in how traders interact with market data, combining advanced geolocation capabilities with our proven AI analysis systems. Building the next generation … Read more
All eyes have been on the silver market rally this week, with prices pushing. So what has been driving this latest upward trend? We break down the narratives that have shaped silver‘s latest upward trajectory. Early week foundation for silver market rally The groundwork for this week’s silver market rally was laid on January 27th, … Read more
The first principle of understanding GBPJPY movements lies in recognising the complex interplay between two major economies at crucial policy junctures. For several years, both nations have followed divergent monetary paths, but recent developments suggest a potential convergence that’s dramatically impacting the currency pair. In this article we’ll look at developments across one of the … Read more
In recent months, natural gas markets have become increasingly complex, with our Trading Co-Pilot platform identifying several significant developments affecting the Henry Hub natural gas spot price, pointing towards a generally bullish outlook. Many will think this optimism premature given recent volatility, yet ultimately, the data suggests a compelling story unfolding. Market evolution and current … Read more
Trump’s first week in office has made for choppy times across commodity markets, with executive orders and announcements coming fix and fast out of the Trump administration effecting energy, precious metals, and agricultural commodities alike. In these early days as the market adjusts to these new policy announcements, perhaps the hardest part is quantifying the … Read more
The alarm bells are ringing across European natural gas markets as we move into 2025, with prices displaying particular volatility in the last week. Insights from our Trading Co-Pilot reveal a complex interplay of factors and heightened sensitivity in the market. With that said, let us rattle through some of the key developments that have … Read more
FX It is perhaps fair to say that the start of 2025 has brought an unprecedented confluence of factors moving the GBP/USD FX rate. Looking back, the acceleration of UK wage growth to 5.5% has set the stage for what many hope will be the comeback year for British economic policy, and if that’s the … Read more
Today, there is a broad consensus that FX options trading has become the cornerstone of modern currency trading strategies. Overall, traded volumes in FX options have risen 58% year-on-year, according to the US Federal Reserve’s latest FX survey. Meanwhile, FX has become a thriving asset class for banks’ quantitative investment strategy. With markets experiencing unprecedented … Read more