The released minutes of the European Central Bank’s October meeting reveal a more intense discussion and increasingly divergent views on inflation risks.
The discussion warns of a major economic shift driven by debt, inflation, and tightening government controls, suggesting precious metals—especially gold, silver, and platinum—may offer key protection and opportunity.
Toronto, November 2025 – Amidst stock market volatility, high inflation, and declining returns on traditional financial products, Canada's investment landscape underwent a significant shift in 2025. Crypto assets significantly outperformed the stock market over the past year, and one of the fastest-growing investment methods was cloud mining. A growing number of Canadian investors, particularly retirees and middle- and upper-income families, are viewing cloud mining as a new source of passive income.
Global stocks were close to recouping their losses from November as increasing expectations for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve revitalised the market after a downturn due to fears of inflated AI valuations.
The Euro climbed to test the 50-day EMA, but upside momentum remains capped below $1.17 as traders await clearer Fed signals and broader USD direction.
Gold (XAU/USD) recovers slightly from the daily low, though it sticks to a mildly negative tone heading into the European session amid a combination of negative factors.
Economist Paul Krugman is drawing sharp parallels between the current state of the AI trade and the final years of the dot-com boom in the 1990s, while warning that investors might be misreading the Federal Reserve's recent signals and actions.
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran signaled his willingness to support the Fed's decisions if it pursues another interest rate cut, instead of issuing another symbolic dissent as he has in the past.
