The Czech koruna closed 2025 with a stronger-than-expected performance, ending the year around 24.30 CZK per euro after more than a 3% appreciation. At the start of the year, analysts had largely expected the currency to trade near 25 CZK/EUR.
The unexpected strengthening marks a notable deviation from early forecasts and has prompted questions about the currency's outlook for the coming year. The provided commentary highlights the gain but does not detail drivers behind the move.
Market watchers will be looking for further signals in macro data, monetary policy and capital flows to assess whether the koruna can sustain these gains into the next year. #CZK #EUR #FiatNews
Arabica coffee futures and silver prices climbed sharply, with both assets posting notable gains in recent trading. The uptick pushed commodity market attention toward coffee and precious metals. #Arabica #silver #commodities #FiatNews
Reports indicate Warner Bros. will refuse to take over Paramount, rejecting a proposed acquisition. The move would halt a potential deal between the two major U.S. studios, according to the report. #WarnerBros #Paramount #Mergers #FiatNews
On 17 Dec 2025, US President Donald Trump declared a full blockade of sanctioned tankers bound to or from Venezuela and designated President NicolΓ‘s Maduroβs government as a terrorist organization, barring those vessels from U.S. ports and waters. #Venezuela #US #shipping #FiatNews
Investment outlook for 2026: investors remain committed to artificial intelligence but are explicitly broadening their focus. The outlook says 2026 promises a generally favorable macro environment, yet also warns of heightened risks. Markets continue to be propelled by enthusiasm around AI, while participants increasingly debate where the peak of the AI cycle lies.
The reportβs central stance is summed up as βwe stay in AI, but now look elsewhere,β indicating a continued allocation to AI-related themes combined with search for opportunities beyond that cycle. No specific sector reallocations or numerical targets are provided in the summary, but the tone emphasises balance between riding AI-driven momentum and managing emerging risks.
Published 17 December 2025, the outlook frames the year as one of potential upside supported by macro tailwinds, tempered by the need for caution as market sentiment around AI matures. #AI #Investing #Markets #2026 #FiatNews
