NexxtGen Markets – May 2025 Performance Update
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NexxtGen Markets – May 2025 Performance Update
May was a strong and strategically executed month for NexxtGen Markets, with a final performance of +6.42%. Despite market volatility driven by ongoing trade wars, shifting global demand, and geopolitical uncertainty, we successfully navigated the landscape, ensuring positive returns across our core traded assets.
Global Financial Markets in May – A Month of Mixed Signals
May saw turbulence in global financial markets, driven largely by economic policies and geopolitical factors. The markets responded to key developments including:
Tariff-driven uncertainty in U.S.-China and U.S.-EU trade relations.
OPEC+ production decisions weighing heavily on energy markets.
Tech sector volatility, impacting Nasdaq movements.
Strength in commodities, particularly safe-haven assets like gold.
While volatility dominated headlines, our precise allocation across commodities and indices allowed us to capitalise on crucial trends.
Commodity Market Breakdown
At NexxtGen Markets, we specialise in trading Oil, Natural Gas, Gold, Zinc, Copper, with occasional entries into Cocoa and Orange Juice. Each of these markets had defining movements in May:
Oil
The month was marked by persistently low oil prices, driven by OPEC+’s decision to increase production by 411,000 barrels per day. Saudi Arabia’s influence on the market has led to an environment where oil shale production in Canada and the U.S. remains unprofitable.
Our strategy capitalised on this pricing pattern by recognising the short-term bearish pressure and strategically positioning trades to benefit from temporary rebounds and pullbacks.
Natural Gas
Unlike oil, Natural Gas prices remained elevated, fuelled by increased demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG). Europe continued securing LNG reserves as part of its energy strategy, while supply remained tight in key production regions.
Our focus on seasonal patterns and geopolitical influences allowed us to efficiently time trades, ensuring profitability while managing risk exposure.
Gold
Gold remained a safe-haven asset, strengthening amid global uncertainty, inflation concerns, and fluctuating equity markets. With the trade war easing slightly but unanswered questions remaining, gold attracted investor demand as a hedge.
Our positioning in gold was precise, leveraging short-term price swings and breakout formations, ensuring continued success in this volatile yet stable asset.
Zinc & Copper
Industrial metals saw price corrections, with both Zinc and Copper falling below long-term averages. Economic slowdowns in China contributed to demand concerns, and weakened purchasing activity placed downward pressure on prices.
Despite this, strategic entries on pullbacks and technical recoveries allowed us to extract profits while managing exposure to market instability.
Cocoa & Orange Juice
Cocoa and Orange Juice experienced weather-driven price swings, highly dependent on conditions in Brazil, Vietnam, and West Africa. Production challenges caused temporary price rallies, though long-term sustainability concerns remain.
Our approach to these assets was tactical and selective, identifying short-term opportunities without overcommitting to extended market uncertainty.
Nasdaq Performance – Tech Sector Resilience Amid Uncertainty
The Nasdaq had a mixed but ultimately resilient month, with technology stocks rebounding after early volatility. AI-driven optimism and easing tensions in trade policies provided tech markets with the support needed for a recovery.
While uncertainty persists, our strategic handling of index movements and sector rotations ensured profitable trades within the Nasdaq.
Looking Ahead to June – Strategic Opportunities
June presents a blend of risks and opportunities, and our ability to adapt will be key. Here’s what we’re keeping an eye on:
Oil & Gas: If OPEC+ continues adjusting production quotas, we may see further pressure on oil prices, while natural gas demand remains robust.
Gold: Safe-haven demand will likely persist if economic uncertainty lingers, making gold a continued focal point.
Zinc & Copper: Industrial metals may attempt a rebound if demand stabilizes—something we’ll watch closely.
Nasdaq: Tech stocks may remain volatile, but sustained AI growth could provide upward support.
Cocoa & Orange Juice: Production and weather conditions will remain the dominant market force behind price movements.
At NexxtGen Markets, we remain committed to precision-based trading, risk management, and seizing opportunities in evolving global markets.
Here’s to another strong trading month ahead!
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