Thomas Barnet

Indices: The Frankfurt Stock Exchange values its tech and big cars

German indices are off to a solid start to 2025, with double-digit gains for the DAX and TecDAX and slightly slower advances for the MDAX and SDAX. Specialists believe that the new electoral situation on the other side of the Rhine will be positive for the German economy, not least because the emerging coalition will be pro-deregulation.

February 24, 2025 at 09:48 am

How to invest in booming gold?

When geopolitical stability is called into question, gold climbs. Between global tensions and the trade war launched by Donald Trump, the price of the yellow metal keeps rising. Against this backdrop, a quick reminder of how to invest in gold is in order.

February 12, 2025 at 03:29 am

United States Steel Corporation: An opportunity not to be missed

Are large-scale mergers and acquisitions in the steel industry a characteristic sign of business cycle peaks?

September 04, 2024 at 05:51 am

Averaging down: Is it a good idea?

When the price of a share falls sharply, it can be tempting to buy it back. But is downward averaging really a good idea? Only in certain cases, because more often than not, it's a mistake that's common among beginners and can be very costly.

June 20, 2024 at 05:26 am

The frequency illusion: What are the investment risks?

In finance, as in everyday life, it's vital to be aware of the cognitive and psychological biases that influence us, and to try to avoid them. Among these biases, let's take a look today at the so-called frequency illusion or Baader-Meinhof phenomenon.

May 27, 2024 at 05:22 am

Indices: Europe's banking sector is in good shape

The good financial health of European banks over the past year is highlighted in the Stoxx Europe 600 index. The financial services sector recorded a dazzling 27.3% rise, establishing itself as the best-performing sector in the index, and even outperforming the S&P 500 on an annual basis.

May 03, 2024 at 04:51 am

Indices: Tokyo bullish, Shanghai bearish

Japan's stock markets continue to hit record highs. Meanwhile, China's stock markets continue their symmetrical decline.

January 15, 2024 at 11:42 am

Indices: strong tech, textiles and Chinese pork

December 14, 2023 at 11:08 am

Indices: Gold, corn, Poland and China

Last year, corn was sky high, but now it's faltering. Gold was no longer a safe haven, but this month it is once again attracting investor interest. China was the figurehead of the new global economy, and now it's struggling. In the midst of all this, Poland is awakening Eastern Europe.

December 06, 2023 at 03:34 am