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Nick Ravenshade

Nick Ravenshade

The Netherlands

Nick Ravenshade is Editor-in-Chief at NENC Media Group, overseeing global markets and finance coverage with a focus on transparency and independence. He previously covered financial regulation and geopolitics for local news media outlets.

European Stocks Open December Lower as Defense Sector Pulls Back

European Stocks Open December Lower as Defense Sector Pulls Back

LONDON — European markets began December in negative territory as a broad risk‑off tone combined with a sharp rotation out of defense names to weigh on regional benchmarks, leaving traders and portfolio managers reassessing sector exposures ahead of a busy macro calendar. The sell‑off was concentrated in aerospace and

Asia Markets Open December Mixed After China Factory Activity Weakens Unexpectedly

HONG KONG — Asian markets opened December on mixed footing as fresh manufacturing data from China surprised to the downside, prompting traders to reassess growth expectations for the region and weigh the implications for commodity demand, currency flows and central‑bank timing into year‑end. A private‑sector manufacturing survey showed

U.S. Intensifies Pressure on Venezuela, Trump Declares Its Airspace “Closed in Its Entirety”

U.S. Intensifies Pressure on Venezuela, Trump Declares Its Airspace “Closed in Its Entirety”

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump escalated pressure on Venezuela over the weekend by declaring the airspace above and surrounding the country “closed in its entirety,” a move that has heightened diplomatic tensions, prompted sharp denunciations from Caracas, and left airlines and regional governments scrambling for clarity about operational and legal consequences.

Blackjack: Why It’s the Smart Casino Bet — Strategy, Payouts and Table Rules That Tilt the Odds in Your Favor

Blackjack: Why It’s the Smart Casino Bet — Strategy, Payouts and Table Rules That Tilt the Odds in Your Favor

LAS VEGAS — Blackjack has long worn the paradoxical crowns of casino tables: it is both the most approachable game on the floor and the one where the mathematically disciplined player can, more than in any other popular game, meaningfully influence the odds. For casual visitors it is a social, fast-moving

Year‑End Rally or Thin Ice? Investors Enter December With Minimal Stock Exposure

LONDON — As December opens, institutional and retail investors alike are entering the month with unusually light equity exposure, a positioning that has amplified debate about whether a traditional year‑end rally can materialize or whether markets face a fragile, liquidity‑driven pause that could turn into a late‑season correction.

Global Week Ahead: Will December Deliver a Santa Rally or More ‘Bah Humbug’ for Markets?

Global Week Ahead: Will December Deliver a Santa Rally or More ‘Bah Humbug’ for Markets?

LONDON — Markets enter December on a knife edge after a volatile November that left major U.S. technology names reeling while broader European indices eked out gains, leaving investors to weigh whether seasonal strength will reassert itself or whether macro and earnings risks will keep a lid on any year‑

Silver’s Record Rally in 2025: Why the ‘Devil’s Metal’ Still Has Room to Run

Silver’s Record Rally in 2025: Why the ‘Devil’s Metal’ Still Has Room to Run

LONDON — Silver surged to record highs in late November 2025, trading above $54–$56 an ounce, a move that has reignited investor interest in the metal and prompted analysts to argue that the rally has further to run as a mix of supply constraints, industrial demand and softer real rates