I was quietly confident that NVDA will hand in a stellar earnings report when I posted about it on Wed, 25 Feb 2026 morning (Singapore time). Click here ! to read, help to Repost ok. Thanks. Stellar, it was ! Q4 2025 Earnings Details. NVDA reported better-than-expected fiscal 4th quarter results on Wednesday, driven by +75% revenue growth in its core data centre business. Actual Earnings vs Analysts' estimates (polled by LSEG): Earnings per share (adjusted) : $1.62 vs $1.53 estimated. Revenue: $68.13 billion vs $66.21 billion estimated vs Q4 2024's $30.3 billion; that's a +73% YoY gain. Net income: almost doubled to $43 billion vs Q4 2024's $22.1 billion; that's a +94.57% YoY gain. Data centre quarterly revenue of $62

If you want to trade futures, then CFTC data is something you really shouldn’t ignore. The CFTC is the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which you can think of as the regulator of the U.S. futures market. Every week, it publishes large-trader positioning data that tells you which side the big money is on.​ So today, let’s go through the latest set of CFTC data.​ Before we begin, let me briefly explain what CFTC data actually is. The CFTC report tracks positions in futures contracts, and these are divided into reportable positions and non-reportable positions. Reportable positions are further split into commercial and non-commercial positions. You can think of commercial positions as those held by industrial capital, such as mines, smelters, manufacturers, and other business entiti

As of today, the joint U.S.–Israel strikes on Iran have entered their third day. International futures markets, as expectations about the direction of the war have shifted, have gone through a clear sequence: sharp volatility, then a period of tight balance with slowing swings, and now a renewed pickup in volatility. A war-driven pullback in global risk appetite, together with a surge in safe-haven demand, is gradually turning into a broader wave of portfolio rebalancing.This round of fighting—where major world powers and a major Middle Eastern state are directly entering the battlefield—seems to have convinced many global analysts that the conflict may be moving beyond a localized event and toward a wider confrontation. Meanwhile, the U.S.–Israel side’s unsparing “decapitation” actions ag

Economic Preview: Key Data Releases (week of 02Mar2026) Global and U.S. PMI Data The S&P Global Manufacturing PMI for February is forecasted at 51.2, signalling expansion and growth in global manufacturing sectors. This positive indicator suggests favourable conditions for the overall market. Similarly, the S&P Global Services PMI forecast stands at 52.3, reflecting growth in the global services sector and providing a constructive outlook for the global economy. The ISM Manufacturing PMI for February is expected to reach 51.7, indicating expansion and growth within the manufacturing sector. However, the ISM Manufacturing Prices forecast is 60.6, which points to inflationary pressures as manufacturers are likely to pass increased costs on to consumers. The ISM Non-Manufacturing Pric

🌟🌟🌟The Fire Horse is breathing heat into the metals market currently.  We are at a historic crossroad.  Spot Gold is currently trading around USD 5,122.60/Oz and Spot Silver is near USD 85.34/Oz.  While prices may flicker daily, the structural trend is a powerful uphill climb. The Inverse Logic : Why Metals Are Rising Now After A Sharp Drop  The USD 38 Trillion Elephant : The US National Debt has crossed a mind numbing USD 38 Trillion.  In the Year of the Fire Horse, investors are terrified of Currency Debasement.  When you print more "paper" hard assets like Gold and Silver naturally gallop higher to maintain their value. Central Banks' Hoarding :  We are seeing a historic "Golden Grab".  Central banks led by China, Poland and Brazil are diversifyin

Buckle up, folks— the precious metals arena is heating up like a forge! 🔥 The CME Group just dropped a bombshell by easing initial margin requirements on gold and silver futures, dialing back from sky-high levels that had traders sweating bullets. This isn't just a tweak; it's a green light for leveraged plays that could supercharge the market. Imagine: lower barriers mean more speculators piling in, potentially sparking a wild rebound. But will it stick? Let's dive deep into the glittery details. ✨ First off, the margin makeover is massive. Gold's initial margin plummets from 9% to 7%, while silver slides from 18% to 14%. This reverses a brutal streak of hikes that started early this year to tame wild swings—think volatility that had prices yo-yoing like a pogo stick on steroids. 😵‍💫 With

Gold’s wild swing: 6% plunge in 24 hours after hitting $5,400—all from the same Middle East catalyst! The dollar/Treasury rally crushed its safe-haven appeal, and rate cut bets are fading fast. Do you think this is just a short-term pullback, or has the bull market lost steam? Will geopolitics win out to push gold to $6,000, or will Fed policy keep weighing it down? Share your take on gold’s next move below! $Gold - main 2604(GCmain)$ $XAU/USD(XAUUSD.FOREX)$ On Tuesday, the gold market witnessed a heart-stopping plunge. Spot gold tumbled as much as 6% intraday, hitting a low of nearly $5,018 per ounce. Silver fared even worse, with a drop of almost 12% at one point. Yet just a day earlier, gol

🌍 Geopolitical Shock Changes the Game The recent escalation between Israel and Iran under “Operation Roaring Lion,” alongside U.S. strikes confirmed by Donald Trump, has completely shifted the tone of global markets. When missiles fly and headlines turn serious, investors don’t wait around — they reprice risk immediately. That’s where gold comes in. And that’s exactly why I bought the iShares Gold Trust (IAU) at 95.57. Now it’s already at 99.4. ⸻ 🎯 This Was a Calculated Hedge, Not a Random Trade This wasn’t emotional buying. It was a hedge. When geopolitical tension rises — especially involving oil routes, naval forces, and missile capabilities — markets start pricing in uncertainty. Energy prices can spike. Inflation expectations can rise. Growth stocks can wobble. I’m holding stocks long

Recently due toThe situation in the Middle East escalates(The United States and Israel launch military operations against Iran, etc.), market risk aversion has heated up, gold, as a traditional safe-haven asset, is favored by funds, and the price onceImpact high。 Multiple reports show spot and futures gold prices supported by safe-haven buyingOnce rose sharply。 But it also appears at high levelsVolatility adjustment: Due to factors such as the strengthening of the US dollar and changes in risk appetite, the price of gold has experienced a technical pullback/retracement or consolidation, suggesting that the market's expectations for the persistence of the conflict are inconsistent. In addition, in different markets around the world, the short-term amplitude of gold prices has increased sign

Tensions between the US and Iran have detonated into full-blown crisis mode after Israel's preemptive "Operation Roaring Lion" strike hammered Iranian targets, with officials hinting at an initial four-day blitz to neutralize threats. 😤 The US military's gearing up for multi-day ops, as Trump confirmed American strikes kicking off against Iran's missile factories and naval assets to curb nuclear escalations – this massive buildup, the largest since 2003 Iraq, echoes patterns of swift, off-hour actions that could unfold anytime. JPMorgan's fresh upgrade amps the frenzy, lifting long-term gold views to $4,500 near-term and holding bold $6,300 by end-2026 on relentless CB diversification – 755 tonnes expected this year towers over norms, reshaping reserves amid dollar skepticism. Gold's perch

So I've been blathering on about gold and silver since the beginning of this year. So I am in $Pan American Silver(PAAS)$  which is a silver mining company, it mines silver and gold and pays a dividend. Last year I also brought $Santana Minerals Ltd(SMI.AU)$ and $SILVER MINES LTD(SVL.AU)$  these are both pre mining companies. The former is a gold miner in New Zealand, the latter is silver miner in Australia. Both are yet to obtain the permits to mine, but are well down the track. Plus both Countries are very stable. Not sure I'd buy a mining company based in Mexico atm by comparison. Ok so all their proven gold and silver reserve

Executive Summary The U.S. military strike on Iran has triggered more than a geopolitical incident—it has initiated a structural shock to global commerce, energy markets, and financial assets. The action signals a regime-change agenda that could destabilize the Middle East’s physical and financial infrastructure. For investors, this is a pivotal moment: conventional valuation models, risk assumptions, and historical correlations are now largely irrelevant. Key takeaways: the Strait of Hormuz may become impassable, Just-in-Time supply chains could collapse, and freight and energy costs may surge simultaneously, creating a "Cape of Good Hope Premium" that directly redistributes global wealth. Shipping equities ( $ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.(ZIM

Ahead of the holiday, I told everyone to temporarily consider taking profits on bullish positions in the U.S. equity market, and to look at building small long put option positions once the S&P moved below its 20-week moving average; alternatively, you could try buying VIX-long exposure on dips, using the VIX 20-day moving average as the stop level. From what we’ve seen so far, the VIX-long position should already be profitable： $Cboe Volatility Index(VIX)$ $ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF(VIXY)$ $ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF(UVXY)$ $Volatility Index - main 2603(VIXmain)$ My strategy remains un

🌍 Geopolitical Shock Changes the Game The recent escalation between Israel and Iran under “Operation Roaring Lion,” alongside U.S. strikes confirmed by Donald Trump, has completely shifted the tone of global markets. When missiles fly and headlines turn serious, investors don’t wait around — they reprice risk immediately. That’s where gold comes in. And that’s exactly why I bought the iShares Gold Trust (IAU) at 95.57. Now it’s already at 99.4. ⸻ 🎯 This Was a Calculated Hedge, Not a Random Trade This wasn’t emotional buying. It was a hedge. When geopolitical tension rises — especially involving oil routes, naval forces, and missile capabilities — markets start pricing in uncertainty. Energy prices can spike. Inflation expectations can rise.