Author: Money Mechanics

After reviewing since October 1, 2025, I observe that price fluctuations are likely to persist until the Federal Reserve’s December 9-10 meeting, with recent movements driven by speculation about a potentially dovish Fed statement.Gold futures have shown volatility this week, rising after last Friday’s low at $4058, facing resistance at $4218 on Wednesday, and then slipping on Thursday. The movements reflect growing confidence in a potential U.S. Fed rate cut in December.Undoubtedly, this significant resistance at $4218.46 has been tested four times this month, on November 12, 13, 14, and 26, and a fifth time this Friday. This level seems…

Since the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published its technical advice to the European Commission (EC) on the UCITS Eligible Assets Directive (EAD) and what that could mean for catastrophe bonds in UCITS funds, the Authority has been notably silent on the matter.As we reported at the time, ESMA gave a conceptual view that some alternative assets such as catastrophe bonds may sit better under a different framework than UCITS. We’d reached out when the advice was published and have done again since, but have not managed to elicit a response to-date. ESMA isn’t exactly known for being vocal …

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.On the twenty-eighth of last month I massacred my portfolio. It’s now a smouldering pile of cash. For an investment column born of transparency, I apologise that I couldn’t reveal this earlier. The rules are clear. I must leave a 30-day gap between trading and writing.Luckily for those who mirror my holdings, markets haven’t crashed since. They are only down a bit. Over recent weeks I found myself in the odd position of willing stocks upwards so as not to be flayed…

Arqit Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ:ARQQ) is one of the Best Quantum Computing Stocks to Invest In Right Now. On November 11, the company announced the launch of SKA Central Controller (SKA-CC), which is an innovative software platform future-proofing network security against current and post-quantum threats. Arqit Quantum (ARQQ) Announces Launch of SKA Central Controller (SKA-CC) Arqit Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ:ARQQ) highlighted that SKA-CC happens to be a crypto-agile, low-footprint product, allowing Telco and Defense Managed Service Providers to offer quantum-safe network services without incurring the cost and complexity of traditional key management. In a separate development, Arqit Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ:ARQQ) announced that it expects revenue for the…

Core wholesale prices rose less than expected in September, indicating a potential cooling in pipeline inflation pressures, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday.The producer price index, a measure of what producers get for final demand goods and services, increased a seasonally adjusted 0.3% on the month, in line with the Dow Jones consensus estimate.However, excluding food and energy, the index rose just 0.1%, below the 0.2% estimate. Both core and headline PPI had decreased 0.1% in August. Headline PPI was up 2.7% from a year ago, while core rose 2.6%.In an era of tariff-driven cost pressures for imports, goods…

When is Black Friday? This year, Black Friday falls on Friday, Nov. 28. Cyber Monday follows shortly after on Monday, Dec. 1. Are deals really cheaper during Black Friday? The holiday season, including Black Friday, is generally a great time to scoop up deals on a multitude of products, including flagship tech. While it’s true to shop smart, you need to be aware of sly tactics like markups and faux discounts. Price tracking tools like Keepa and CamelCamelCamel make it easier than ever to ensure you’re getting the best deal possible. Black Friday is also an excellent time to save on last year’s…

(BOE Report) – CALGARY – A new oilsands pipeline to the northern B.C. coast is a non-starter as long as oil tankers are forbidden there, but experts say a removal of the federal ban would only lift one of many obstacles deterring the private sector from such a project. Media reports say the federal and Alberta governments are poised to announce a memorandum of understanding Thursday, affirming support for a pipeline alongside emissions-reducing measures. The agreement reportedly includes exemptions to the tanker ban, which has been law since 2019. Warren Mabee, director of the Queen’s University Institute for Energy and Environmental…

Key Takeaways 80% of retirement-aged Americans are struggling financially at least a little, according to the National Council on Aging.Ideally, your sources of income and your expenses are about even, but you can take steps to adjust one or the other or both to find a better balance.Reach out to your physician if you feel anxiety creeping up on you, even if you don’t feel that it’s reached a critical point yet. Eight out of 10 Americans aged 60 or older are struggling financially, and about the same number of Americans of all ages believe the country is in the…

The Russel 2000 Index, a major US small-cap benchmark, has moved higher over the last four trading sessions. It gained 7.8% during this period. The S&P 500, in comparison, rose 4.2%. This makes the Russell 2000’s advance almost twice as large. The shift in expectations for a is the key reason. Traders are again pricing a December 10 rate cut as very likely. On Thursday, the implied probability jumped above 80%. Last week, those odds had dropped below 30%.Small businesses react the fastest to Fed interest rate changes, for several reasons: Smaller companies tend to rely more on floating-rate debt…

The typical retail worker earns $34,000 per year, or 52% less than they would need to afford the typical apartment. Rental affordability has improved slightly in recent years; the typical retail worker earned 57% less than they would need during the pandemic moving frenzy. The earnings shortfall is smallest in Cleveland, where the typical retail worker earns 33% less than they would need to afford the typical apartment. New York has the largest shortfall, at 71%. The typical retail worker in America earns $34,436 per year—51.6% less than they would need to afford the typical apartment. A renter would need…