Forecasts for Late-Summer Warmth Boost Nat-Gas Prices
October Nymex natural gas (NGV25) on Friday closed up +0.007 (+0.24%). Oct nat-gas prices recovered from a 1.5-week low on Friday and posted modest gains as forecasts for late-summer US…
Here’s how someone could start investing in the stock market, in 1 week
Image source: Getty Images Does it take a lot of time or money to start investing? The answer to both questions, I reckon, is ‘no’. I think a stock market…
Indian equities could hit fresh high in FY26, says Bala of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC
India remains resilient with a strong absorption capacity despite the surge in equity supply. Right now, demand and supply are largely balanced, keeping markets within a narrow range, he explained.…
Cocoa Prices Fall as the Dollar Strengthens
December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25) on Friday closed down -108 (-1.43%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25) closed down -90 (-1.73%). Cocoa prices settled lower on Friday after a…
Want to build a portfolio of UK shares for under £10,000? Here’s how it could be done!
Image source: Getty Images With less than £10,000 to spare, could an investor build a rounded portfolio of blue-chip UK shares? I think the answer is yes. Here are a…
Dollar Supported by Higher T-Note Yields
The dollar index (DXY00) on Friday rose by +0.04%. The dollar posted modest gains on Friday due to higher T-note yields, which have strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. The…
The barbell strategy: balancing defensiveness with growth in a Stocks and Shares ISA
Image source: Getty Images When it comes to long-term investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA, I’ve long admired the idea of the barbell strategy that invests in two extremes.…
Wall Street week ahead: Spotlight on Federal Reserve’s seventh interest rate decision of 2025
Wall Street: The spotlight in the week ahead will be entirely on the US Federal Reserve’s seventh monetary policy decision of the current year on Wednesday. At the upcoming meeting,…
Corn Rallies on Friday Despite Increased Production Estimate
Corn futures closed with strength on Friday, as contracts were up 10 to 11 cents in the front months. December managed to close with a 12 cent gain this week.…
The Rolls-Royce share price has never been higher. Is that a danger signal?
Image source: Rolls-Royce plc This month has seen aeronautical engineer Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR) move in a now-familiar direction: up. The Rolls-Royce share price hit yet another all-time high. That means…