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8 October 2021

NFT sales surged in Q3

NFT sales are killing it, with a 704% growth from the previous quarter to $10.7 billion. Are NFTs more than just a flash in the pan?

Stocks ・ Bonds ・ Asset Allocation

6 October 2021

Did September kill the 60/40 portfolio? – Asset Allocation

While investing 60% in equities and 40% in bonds was a safe play for decades, this strategy has faced some obstacles in recent weeks. But should we forget decades of results or just hold steady and look through the noise? Are there ways to ...

Stocks ・ Macro ・ Asia

4 October 2021

Rising risks to Chinese growth threatens short-term equities outlook

It seems as though buying the dip has been the name of the game, with China being the surprising exception, at least for the short run. Is there a value rotation at play?

Macro ・ Week Ahead

1 October 2021

OPEC+ Meeting, NFP & Q4 Begins | THE WEEK AHEAD

A preview of the news, earnings, and economic data to expect in the week ahead. This week includes the an OPEC meeting, the September non-farm payrolls report, rate decisions from the RBA and RBNZ, while markets continue to focus on rising bond ...

Macro

1 October 2021

Global Market Weekly Recap: Top 10 Market Graphs (week ended: 01/10)

Flash recap ⚡

Technology

30 September 2021

Why online lenders underperform market debuts

While we have seen a recent uptick in fintech stock performances for some, underperformance has been a common thread amongst online lenders in the past. Which fintech group merits your ...

Crypto ・ Technology ・ Blockchain

29 September 2021

The top 10 uses of blockchain technology

Surprise surprise, blockchain is not only about going all in on Dogecoin for a 500% profit or loosing all your life savings to CryptoKitties. There is more to it, far more to it.

Commodities ・

28 September 2021

Brent Crude Oil at $80: Trading the UK Fuel Crisis

Pandemonium is breaking out across the UK with around two thirds of petrol stations completely dry of fuel and the government putting the army on standby. What does this mean for Brent crude oil?

Macro ・ Europe

28 September 2021

Reflation trade uncertainty in European markets?

German elections won’t affect markets as much as China will. European natural gas, carbon permits, and power rising to record levels with little signs in any letdown. Euro area surveys are deteriorating, demand is ...

Macro ・ Energy ・ Asia ・ Europe ・ USA

27 September 2021

Global markets ‘’quick take’’ as we enter Q4

We end Q3 this week and prepare for Q4 by looking at the current macro markets—there is a lot of reshuffling happening around energy and industrials. Countries want to control supply chain led inflation—especially China—and ...

Crypto ・ Asia ・ Blockchain

27 September 2021

China completely bans crypto: why and what will happen?

Headline: buying CryptoKitties will now be illegal in China, as the government banned the use of cryptocurrencies altogether.

Macro ・ Week Ahead

24 September 2021

German election & European inflation | THE WEEK AHEAD

A preview of the news, earnings, and economic data to expect in the week ahead. This week includes the first German election in 16 years without Angela Merkel and CPI data from Germany and the Eurozone.

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