Market analysis

After several years of economic adjustment, Europe’s dividend landscape continues to reflect both stability and caution. Persistent inflation, higher borrowing costs and evolving corporate priorities have influenced how companies manage and distribute shareholder returns.

Rivian Automotive has attracted attention from investors worldwide since its market debut in 2021.

The Nasdaq Stock Market – home to many of the world’s major technology firms – often mirrors shifts in overall market risk appetite. During periods of changing monetary policy, advances in AI development and evolving corporate earnings expectations, price movements across its key constituents tend to become more pronounced.

S&P 500 earnings beat expectations, valuations improved, and the Magnificent Seven led the way.

The Nasdaq Stock Market – home to many of the world’s major technology firms – often mirrors shifts in overall market risk appetite. During periods of changing monetary policy, advances in AI development and evolving corporate earnings expectations, price movements across its key constituents tend to become more pronounced.

S&P 500 earnings beat expectations, valuations improved, and the Magnificent Seven led the way.

Many ETFs aim to mirror the performance of the S&P 500, giving traders and investors exposure to the same broad market benchmark. Yet not all S&P 500 ETFs operate in the same way. Subtle differences in structure, costs and liquidity can influence how each fund performs in practice.

Market volatility remains high as investors look to get further clues on what the Federal Reserve could do at the December meeting

Gold and the US dollar often move through familiar seasonal patterns shaped by macroeconomic cycles, fiscal factors and investor behaviour. These rhythms have tended to repeat over time, offering insight into how markets respond to broader global conditions.

Oil and the US dollar share a long-standing, and often inverse, relationship that reflects the complex interplay between global trade, monetary policy, and commodity pricing.

Renewed hopes of a rate cut from the Federal Reserve drives the dollar and yields lower, allowing precious metals to regain some upside

Gold has long been regarded as a store of value and a potential hedge against periods of uncertainty. In the current market landscape, it continues to draw interest from both traders and long-term investors.

Gold and the US dollar often move through familiar seasonal patterns shaped by macroeconomic cycles, fiscal factors and investor behaviour. These rhythms have tended to repeat over time, offering insight into how markets respond to broader global conditions.

Market volatility remains high as investors look to get further clues on what the Federal Reserve could do at the December meeting

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The delayed September US jobs data shows a picture of resilience, but markets increase the odds of a rate cut in December

Before choosing a crypto wallet, it helps to understand what they are and why they matter. Digital wallets aren’t just places to store cryptocurrency – they’re essential for keeping private keys safe and managing access to digital assets.

Bitcoin cash (BCH) was created to make everyday crypto transactions faster and more affordable, while keeping the principles of decentralisation at its core. Over the years, it has developed its own network, community and market position, distinct from bitcoin.

Polygon has undergone several changes since its launch, expanding from a single scaling project into a broader network that connects multiple blockchains. Its native token, POL, now sits at the centre of this ecosystem, supporting everything from validator rewards to governance participation.

Meme coins have become a distinctive segment of the cryptocurrency market, shaped by online communities and viral trends rather than traditional fundamentals.