Global Market Insights

Power outage perth on 3 February during a 40C heatwave tested WA’s grid. Western Power restored most supply by early afternoon. Key risks, spending signals, and investor takeaways.

Singaporeans buying gold dip after a 20% gold price plunge. UOB gold queues and PAMP bar sell-outs show strong demand as Deutsche Bank gold forecast targets $6,000 by 2026.

Aeon My Basket powers Japan’s small-format supermarket surge. See how urban convenience, price strategy, and store density shape margins, capex, and growth in JP retail.

EDP stock dips as Portugal renewables hit 80.4% in January. A record 10,977 MW from hydropower and wind lifts volumes and may pressure Iberian power prices. Key takeaways for Australian investors.

Gold rate today in India: MCX gold futures slid over 7% intraday, silver hit a 15% lower circuit as COMEX margins rose; local Jodhpur prices fell sharply.

UK investors: what the treasury voluntary exit scheme means. HM Treasury aims to cut ~300 roles by 2030 with up to £100,000 packages as part of 16% Whitehall cost cuts.

TSLA dips as SpaceX xAI merger and $1.25T IPO buzz grow. What it means for Tesla’s AI strategy, technicals, and Canadian investors today. Key risks and dates.

Germany gas storage has dropped to 33%, raising refill cost risks and possible price swings into summer. We explain LNG imports, policy talk, and investor takeaways.

Bitcoin price today slips below $80,000 as a strong dollar and tighter Fed bets hit risk assets. German investors face weaker crypto volumes and pressure on exchange stocks. See key levels, RSI, BollB

RBA interest rates are in focus as markets tip a move to 3.85%. We explain what a hike or hold means for mortgages, AUD, bank stocks, and Australia inflation trends.