About this content About Angela Harmantas Angela Harmantas is an Editor at Proactive. She has over 15 years of experience covering the equity markets in North America, with a particular focus on junior resource stocks. Angela has reported from numerous countries around the world, including Canada, the US, Australia, Brazil, Ghana, and South Africa for leading trade publications. Previously, she worked in investor relations and led the foreign direct investment program in Canada for the Swedish government ...

James Foord is an economist by trade and has been analyzing global markets for the past decade. He leads the investing group The Pragmatic Investor where the focus is on building robust and truly diversified portfolios that will continually preserve and increase wealth. The Pragmatic Investor covers global macro, international equities, commodities, tech and cryptocurrencies and is designed to guide investors of all levels in their journey. Features include a The Pragmatic Investor Portfolio, weekly market ...

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Jeremy Szafron joins Kitco News as an anchor and producer from Kitco’s Vancouver bureau.  Jeremy is a seasoned journalist with a diverse background covering entertainment, current affairs and finance. Jeremy began his career in 2006 as a Journalist at CTV (Canada’s largest network), initially engaging audiences as an entertainment reporter before pivoting to business reporting focusing on mining and small-caps. His macro-financial and market trends analysis made him a sought-after commentator on CTV Mornin ...

James Foord is an economist by trade and has been analyzing global markets for the past decade. He leads the investing group The Pragmatic Investor where the focus is on building robust and truly diversified portfolios that will continually preserve and increase wealth. The Pragmatic Investor covers global macro, international equities, commodities, tech and cryptocurrencies and is designed to guide investors of all levels in their journey. Features include a The Pragmatic Investor Portfolio, weekly market ...

Gold and silver rally, after 13% fall over two sessions for yellow metal - MarketWatch# Gold and silver rally, after 13% fall over two sessions for yellow metalPublished: Feb. 3, 2026 at 5:38 a.m. ETShareResize---Listen(1 min)Gold futures rose on Tuesday after two days of selling. Photo: Oscar Del Pozo/Agence France-Presse/Getty ImagesGold and silver rose for the first time in two sessions on Tuesday after last week's record-setting shakeout.After Friday's plunge in its worst day in 46 years and another 1.9 ...

Investors added $165.4 billion to U.S.-listed ETFs in January 2026, according to FactSet data. While that marked a cooldown from December’s record $225 billion haul, flows were still well ahead of the $107 billion gathered in January of last year. The most notable development was where the money went. Rather than U.S. stock ETFs leading the charge, international equity ETFs topped the inflow rankings for the month. The category pulled in $68.2 billion, outpacing the $42.7 billion that flowed into U.S. e ...

Company Overview - Proactive is a financial news publisher that provides fast, accessible, informative, and actionable business and finance news content to a global investment audience [2] - The company has a team of experienced and qualified news journalists who produce independent content [2] Market Focus - Proactive specializes in medium and small-cap markets while also covering blue-chip companies, commodities, and broader investment stories [3] - The content delivered includes insights across various sectors such as biotech and pharma, mining and natural resources, battery metals, oil and gas, crypto, and emerging digital and EV technologies [3] Technology Adoption - Proactive is recognized for being a forward-looking technology adopter, utilizing decades of expertise and experience among its content creators [4] - The company employs automation and software tools, including generative AI, while ensuring that all published content is edited and authored by humans [5]

Core Viewpoint - On January 29, a rare event occurred in the market where resource-related LOFs, including oil LOFs from E Fund and Jiashi, experienced a collective surge, with many products hitting the daily limit up [1][3]. Group 1: Market Performance - Multiple LOF products announced suspension of trading after a week of rapid price increases, indicating a strong market reaction [2][8]. - Key LOF products that hit the daily limit include E Fund Oil LOF, Jiashi Oil LOF, and several others, with price increases around 10% [2][3]. - The WTI crude oil futures reached $65.002 per barrel, marking a 2.83% increase, the highest since September 2025 [5]. Group 2: Trading Dynamics - High premium rates and strong market sentiment contributed to the surge in oil-related LOFs, with investors utilizing the "off-market subscription + on-market sale" arbitrage mechanism [4][6]. - The trading volume for the oil LOF products was significant, with some experiencing a turnover rate of 38.33% [4]. Group 3: Regulatory Actions - Several fund companies announced collective suspensions of resource-related LOFs to warn investors about the risks associated with high trading premiums [8][9]. - Starting January 30, the daily subscription limit for certain oil LOFs was drastically reduced to as low as 2 yuan, indicating tighter controls on fund inflows [6][10]. Group 4: Investor Sentiment - Analysts noted that the high premium rates could lead to significant losses for investors if international oil prices decline or if there is a withdrawal of arbitrage funds [8][9]. - The overall sentiment in the market remains cautious due to the potential for rapid price corrections [9].

Company Overview - Proactive is a provider of fast, accessible, informative, and actionable business and finance news content aimed at a global investment audience [2] - The company operates with a team of experienced and qualified news journalists across key finance and investing hubs including London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Sydney, and Perth [2] Market Focus - Proactive specializes in medium and small-cap markets while also covering blue-chip companies, commodities, and broader investment stories [3] - The content delivered by the team includes insights across various sectors such as biotech and pharma, mining and natural resources, battery metals, oil and gas, crypto, and emerging digital and EV technologies [3] Technology Adoption - Proactive is recognized for its forward-looking approach and enthusiastic adoption of technology to enhance workflows [4] - The company utilizes automation and software tools, including generative AI, while ensuring that all content is edited and authored by humans to maintain quality and best practices in content production [5]