The FTSE 100 Index has been muted in the past few weeks despite major developments in the UK, including the ongoing political crisis in which Keir Starmer is fighting for his political survival. It also reacted mildly to the recent corporate earnings and Bank of England decision. This article explores some of the top FTSE
The iShares US 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) slumped to its lowest level since July 2025 as long-term US government bond yields surged to a 19-year high this week. TLT also plunged as it suffered the biggest weekly outflows in years. It has now plunged by 8% from its highest point in October last
The Roundhill Memory ETF (DRAM) has become the hottest fund in the United States this year. Launched in April, it has surged by over 80% and attracted nearly $10 billion in assets under management (AUM). It has had inflows in each week since its launch as investors piled into the top gainers in the stock
Gold price remains under pressure this week as concerns about inflation continued. XAU dropped to $4,530, its lowest level since March 31st. It has slumped by over 18% from its highest point this year, and technicals suggest that it has more downside to go. Inflation risks rise as the US-Iran ceasefire nears its end Gold
The crypto market held relatively steady on Tuesday despite the elevated risks in the market, with tensions between the US and Iran escalating. Bitcoin remained strong above the key support at $80,000, while the market capitalization of all coins rose to $2.6 trillion. This article provides a forecast for top altcoins like Terra Luna Classic
Rolls-Royce share price has held steady in the past two days, helped by the company’s reassurance that its business was still firing on all cylinders despite the ongoing weakness in its business. RR rose to 1,200p on Monday, up from the month’s low of 1.093p. Rolls-Royce Holdings helped by its diversification and execution Rolls-Royce Holdings
The iShares 20-Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) dropped sharply on Monday as long-term government bond yields soared. TLT dropped to $84.9, its lowest level since March 27. It remains 5.50% below its highest point in February this year. TLT ETF drops as US 30-year Treasury yields soar American and foreign investors are selling long-term government
The FTSE 100 Index retreated for four consecutive days as UK government bond yields surged and after HSBC published a weak financial report. It dropped to £10,225 on Tuesday, down sharply from the year-to-date high of £10,935. Soaring UK Gold yields A key reason why the FTSE 100 Index pulled back is that UK bond
The WTI crude oil price dropped to the important support level at $100 on Wednesday after Donald Trump paused the newly launched Project Freedom. It has retreated by 15% from its highest point this year. Similarly, Brent, the global benchmark, fell to $108 from this week’s high of $114. Trump suspends Project Freedom Crude oil
IAG share price has come under pressure this year as the ongoing US-Iran war has disrupted its business. It dropped to 366p on Wednesday, down from the year-to-date high of 465p. Focus now shifts to its earnings, which will provide more information on its business during the war. Soaring jet fuel prices are hurting airlines