Category: Markets

How Britain’s economy defied early 2025 forecasts before looming challenges The UK kicked off 2025 with a growth rate that took many by surprise. Official figures revealed a 0.7% GDP growth between January and March, sharply up from the modest 0.1% at the end of 2024.  This surge outpaced not only market predictions but also...

When Simon Kuper, the lead financial analyst at Zxperts, looks at catastrophe bonds, he sees more than just a niche corner of finance. He sees a market poised for 20% growth this year, fueled by factors rarely covered in mainstream finance stories. This isn’t about the usual stock tickers or bond yields. It’s about a...

Breaking down what’s behind Alphabet’s recent struggles and what it means for investors Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), the parent company of Google, has long been a titan in the tech sector. With its sprawling empire—from Google Search and YouTube to Google Cloud and ambitious “Other Bets”—it commands a massive presence in multiple industries.  However, recent performance...

The cryptocurrency space shows signs of hesitation after a strong rally last week. XRP slid sharply, dropping more than 4% in 24 hours, marking it as one of the worst performers among major cryptocurrencies. Meanwhile, Bitcoin continues to test a stubborn resistance level near $105,000, struggling to break through despite recent gains. Edward Frei, financial...

Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the U.S., saw its stock plummet by 7% on Thursday following two major pieces of news that raised serious questions about its business operations and regulatory standing. A cyberattack exposed sensitive customer data, while the SEC investigation into potential misreporting of user numbers brought additional scrutiny. This...

Spot Bitcoin ETFs face shifts as big players trim and shuffle holdings in early 2025 The first quarter of 2025 revealed significant changes in how institutional investors are managing spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Following a strong 2024 with growing enthusiasm and rising stakes, recent SEC filings show some hedge funds trimming their positions, while...

As bitcoin holds steady above $100,000 despite a slight pullback following weeks of gains, many investors are taking profits after near-record highs. Meanwhile, altcoins like Aptos, Avalanche, and Uniswap have faced notable declines.  Despite this, analysts remain optimistic about the overall crypto market, anticipating the rally to continue through summer. Senior financial analyst Sofia Beloff...

Financial analyst Bryan Hung from Zxperts explores the rising stablecoin market and why banks are vital to its future. PayPal’s Senior VP of Digital Currencies, Jose Fernandez da Ponte, emphasized at Consensus 2025 that banks’ infrastructure—like custody services and fiat rails—is crucial for stablecoins to expand beyond crypto circles. As stablecoins grow, bank involvement could...

Amid market turbulence and tariff tensions, the richest family offices in Asia turn to new asset classes The recent waves of market uncertainty have pushed many investors to rethink their strategies. Nowhere is this shift clearer than among Asia’s ultra-wealthy family offices, which are reallocating capital away from traditional U.S. dollar-linked assets into cryptocurrency, gold,...

Financial analyst Kim Han from Zxperts dives into the fallout from Coinbase’s recent cyberattack and its impact on the crypto exchange landscape. Last week, Coinbase, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, revealed it suffered a cyberattack that could cost the company between $180 million and $400 million. The breach, affecting less than 1% of...