On our latest podcast, Sharesify’s Steven Frazer and Ian Conway talk markets at record highs (or very near), with the FTSE 100, S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Eurostoxx 600 on a 2026 rampage. But, as Ian explains, there are puzzling elements to watch, with various economic data points not seemingly tallying with investor hubris.
Record gold for one, as the precious metal safe-haven blasts through $5,300 for the first time ever on Wednesday, making it a 23% gold rush rallying already in 2026.
Steven and Ian then move on to crucial earning incoming this evening, when $10 trillion+ of big tech posts earnings, kicking off with Microsoft (MSFT), Meta Platforms (META) and Tesla (TSLA) after the Wall Street close this evening (about 9.30pm UK time). There's iPhones giant Apple (AAPL) to watch for tomorrow after-hours too.
We have already had a raft of largely positive earnings reports this quarter, and plenty of solid numbers in the UK and Europe too, but the guys also flag others being put through the wringer by markets as soft guidance spooks investors.
And there’s more bits and pieces, so join the Sharesify team in our casual chat through stocks, funds, investment trusts, the market mood and all things investing.
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