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In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed many industries, and financial analysis is no exception. As someone deeply interested in the future of finance, I have observed how AI-driven tools are reshaping the way analysts interpret data, forecast trends, and make decisions. The integration of AI into financial analysis is not just a trend; it is a fundamental shift that offers new opportunities and challenges. This post explores the role of AI in financial

Summary:  Copper reached $5.21 per pound on October 29, 2025, driven by severe mine disruptions and surging demand for AI data centres. The Grasberg mine disaster removed substantial global supply, while a structural deficit looms for 2026. Volatility remains elevated following tariff-induced swings. Base case: bullish through 2026, with prices potentially reaching $13,500 per tonne by 2028 as supply constraints persist.      Context:  Copper futures reached $5.21 per pound (

1. Market Summary The Chinese bond market has remained relatively stable in recent months, with the 10-year government bond yield fluctuating between 1.6 per cent and 1.9 per cent. This low-yield environment reflects the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) maintaining an accommodative stance to support domestic growth amid global economic uncertainty. The PBoC continues to ensure ample liquidity through targeted lending and moderate rate cuts, stimulating corporate and sovereign is

1. Market Summary The US Treasury bond market has recently experienced moderate volatility, primarily driven by shifting expectations around Federal Reserve policy and persistent inflation concerns. Yields on the 30-year Treasury have eased slightly from previous highs as investors speculate that the Fed may be nearing the end of its tightening cycle. However, with core inflation still above the 2 per cent target, scope for aggressive rate cuts remains limited. Employment and

Motivation Decentralised finance (DeFi) has evolved from a niche blockchain initiative into a significant force that is transforming the flow of money. Initially, it attracted only cryptocurrency enthusiasts, but it now garners attention from major entities, including investment banks and sovereign wealth funds. As reported by Precedence Research (2025), the global DeFi market is projected to rise from USD 32.36 billion in 2025 to USD 1.56 trillion by 2034, reflecting an asto

I. Executive Summary: The Structural Necessity of the 2025 Rebound The global capital market environment in 2025 is defined by an accelerating and necessary rebound in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), moving decisively past the uncertainty that characterized the 2022 - 2024 downturn. This resurgence is structurally required by the Private Equity (PE) fund maturity cycle and cyclically enabled by significant macroeconomic normalization. This re

Cross-border payments, once a sluggish and opaque part of global commerce, are now at the forefront of financial transformation. Projections indicate a significant growth trajectory, with an anticipated annual increase of around 5% through 2027, largely fuelled by technological advancements, greater regulatory alignment, and the widespread digitisation of financial operations. This evolution transcends mere speed enhancements; it signifies a fundamental re-engineering of the

Finance no longer lives in banks - it lives inside apps. From India's UPI system to China's all-in-one apps and America's buy-now-pay-later craze, embedded finance is quietly changing how billions of people handle their money. The World Economic Forum (2025) calls it a game-changer that's reshaping traditional banks. The global embedded finance market is expected to hit a staggering $588.49 trillion by 2030 (Grand View Research, 2024). As tech companies and financial services

Asset-backed finance has grown from a niche area of private credit into a key conduit for institutional investors to deploy capital. In 2025, global asset managers of all sizes raised significant funds committed to providing finance against identifiable cash-flow streams, from real estate leases and infrastructure revenues through to music royalties and corporate receivables. The implications are profound; the nature of credit supply is changing, as are the sites of financial

1. Market Overview •       Platinum has seen a major price rally in 2025, up nearly 50-60% year-to-date. •       Geopolitical and production risks add to upside potential: Production in South Africa, which supplies ~70% of global platinum, faces infrastructure, labour, and weather issues.   2.     Technical View Trend: Bullish, as the price breakout suggests structural support is now more respected than the past rangebound regime. Support/Resistance Levels: Support is likely

1. Market Overview •     The latest U.S. budget measure strongly favours fossil fuels by cutting support for wind and solar power, lowering royalties for coal firms, and expanding access to land for coal mining with the U.S. The Trump administration is attempting to bring coal back to life through regulatory relaxations, freeing up millions of acres of public land for coal mining leases, and $625M in subsidies for coal plants. Even with advantageous policies, coal is still ch

Bittensor (TAO) has become the defining experiment in decentralised artificial intelligence infrastructure . The network allows machine-learning models, called neurons, to compete and cooperate, earning TAO rewards proportional to their contributions to collective intelligence. As of October 2025, TAO trades in the $345 - $430 range, with a market capitalisation of around $2.4 billion , making it one of the most significant non-stablecoin projects in the decentralised AI sect

Ondo Finance (ONDO) has become the flagship project of the tokenised real-world asset (RWA) movement, offering exposure to short-term US Treasuries and money-market funds through on-chain tokens. As of October 2025, ONDO trades near $0.80–$0.85 , with a market capitalisation above $1.1 billion . Ondo’s success lies in its realism: after years of speculative DeFi excess, investors have turned to yield-backed assets, such as Ondo Treasury Bill (OTB) tokens. The platform bridge

1. Background Capital is increasingly rotating toward the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) just as US policy risk around renewables intensifies. The headline case is Ørsted’s Project Revolution (Revolution Wind) off Rhode Island. In late August, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) issued a stop-work order on a site that was already 80 per cent complete. A month later, a federal judge lifted the order and construction resumed. The project is back on track, but the episo

Executive Summary Nearly half of the world's financial assets are currently managed by non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), which are changing financial inclusion, investment management, and credit delivery. Liquidity mismatches, leverage, opacity, and procyclicality are among the new systemic risks brought about by their quick growth, which is fuelled by market demand, regulatory gaps, and technological innovation. The functional diversity of NBFIs, their connections to

1. Key Points This month, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon told Bloomberg that following the collapse of First Brands, he expected “a few more cockroaches.” Across the credit markets, data points are indeed flashing more worrying signals. CLO ETFs have just posted their first net outflow since April, with around $516 million pulled in a single week. While this is not yet a systemic run, it is the clearest indication that credit investors are growing uneasy about where we are in the c

Motivation  In March 2023, a wave of panic swept through global financial markets as Silicon Valley Bank and  several other banks fell one after another. What began as a minor liquidity problem rapidly  escalated into a crisis of confidence. Within a matter of days, billions in deposits were withdrawn,  highlighting the fragility of even 'well-capitalized' institutions in a digital landscape. Central banks  stepped in to avert further issues, yet this scenario raised concerni

The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC+) is preparing to raise output in December by roughly 137,000 barrels a day, extending a series of small monthly increases enough to flatten near-dated prices. The group is due to review the plan at a virtual meeting on 2 nd November 2025. Does this represent a regime shift, or is it simply a tidying move in a market already trending looser towards the end of this year? Brent Crude Oil has spent the autumn trading in a

Motivation  Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) represents a movement driven by a global push for sustainable business practices. This involves greater transparency and accountability in  tackling environmental challenges, social inequalities, and governance risks, factors that can  lead to scandals or labor rights violations if neglected. The application of ESG criteria is not  aimed towards moral responsibility but it has been proven that firms with stronger ESG  per

The artificial intelligence (AI) boom in investing has swept through the world’s stock markets this year, pushing a number of tech giants to historic highs (e.g. Nvidia) and stoking the possibility of another revolution in productivity. But the same zeal has triggered warnings from regulators and economists. The International Monetary Fund and Bank of England have both warned that the boom in AI can trigger a rapid stock market correction, claiming that stretched valuations a