South Korea’s KOSPI Index was one of the best-performing stock market benchmarks globally in 2025 as it jumped by 75.53% and reached its all-time high. It was trading at KRW 4,215, up by 85% from its lowest level this year. Reasons behind the KOSPI Index rallyThere were several important drivers for…
The IBEX 35 Index had a great performance in 2025 and was one of the best-performing global benchmarks. It jumped to a record high of €17,335, up sharply from the January low of €11,820. The index, which tracks the biggest Spanish companies, rose by 52% this year. In contrast, the FTSE…
The Zimbabwe ZiG continued its recent rebound and hit its highest level against the US dollar since January this year. Central bank data shows that the USD/ZWG exchange rate dropped to 25.98, down significantly from the year-to-date high of 27. Zimbabwe ZiG boosted by the gold price rallyZimbabwe’s gold-backed currency, which…
The FTSE 100 Index jumped by nearly 22% this year, confirming a strong bull run that started in March 2020 when it crashed to a low of £4,892.Its surge to a record high happened even as the UK faced major challenges of higher tariffs from the United States, higher taxes…
Italian stocks had a strong performance in 2025, with the blue-chip FTSE MIB Index soaring by over 30%, higher than its peers like the German DAX and French CAC 40. It rose to €45,000, up by ~40% from its lowest level in April. This article looks at some of the…
The Japanese yen slipped for the second consecutive day as investors reacted to the latest Federal Reserve minutes, which shed color on what to expect in the coming meetings. The USD/JPY exchange rate was trading at 156.60, a few points below the year-to-date high of 157.83. It has jumped by 12%…
Global markets opened Tuesday digesting a mix of defense contracts, economic data from South Korea, volatile commodity moves, and continued consolidation in the artificial intelligence sector. From Boeing’s major fighter jet order for Israel to Meta Platforms’ acquisition of fast-growing AI startup Manus, investors are weighing geopolitical risks alongside shifting…
The Next share price had a great performance in 2025 as its growth trajectory continued. NXT rose by 44% this year, beating the FTSE 100 Index, which jumped by ~20%. This article explains why the retailer soared and what to expect in the coming year.Next share price jumped as growth…
India’s intake of Russian crude is set to mark its weakest month in three years, reflecting how tighter US sanctions are affecting India and Russia’s oil trade. December volumes are tracking lower despite some refiners returning to discounted barrels and expectations that purchases could rise again early next year, as…
As the sun sets on 2025, the oil market is headed for its steepest annual decline since 2020, when COVID-19 had decimated demand. Often known as the “black gold”, oil has had a difficult year among the commodity complex due to concerns about a serious glut in the coming months. Against such…