U.S. stock markets ended the latest trading session largely unchanged, as investors digested a stronger-than-expected report on U.S. economic growth. The solid GDP figures prompted market participants to reassess their expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next moves, particularly regarding the timing and pace of interest rate cuts.The latest data showed …

Consumer sentiment in the United States showed signs of weakening in December, with the Conference Board reporting that its Consumer Confidence Index dropped by 3.8 points to 89.1, down from 92.9 in November. This marks the fifth consecutive month of decline, highlighting growing caution among American households as they assess …

Gold prices reached an unprecedented milestone this week, surging to a record high of $4,442 per ounce. This dramatic rally, which saw the precious metal climb over 2% in a single day, comes as a direct response to a perfect storm of geopolitical instability and a shifting economic landscape. Investors …

The global financial landscape is shifting rapidly as the final days of 2025 unfold. Ahead of pivotal US economic data, the US Dollar has begun to lose its footing, allowing Gold to steal the spotlight with a historic rally to all-time highs. With a “dovish” Federal Reserve and escalating trade …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average kicked off a shortened holiday week on a high note, gaining approximately 250 points on Monday. As 2025 draws to a close, equity markets are showing a distinct bullish lean, with investors hopeful that a last-minute “Santa Claus rally” will solidify yearly gains before markets …

The British pound strengthened sharply against the US dollar after fresh economic data showed the UK economy expanding in line with expectations. The currency’s advance was amplified by thin trading conditions ahead of the Christmas holidays, allowing relatively modest news to have an outsized impact on market moves.Official figures indicated …

Financial markets ended last week in a state of uncertainty following the release of what were arguably the most consequential U.S. data sets for global trading: employment figures and inflation readings. These developments are the focus of this week’s market summary. U.S. labor‑market data reflected a continued deterioration over the …

Silver prices surged to fresh all-time highs this week, underscoring a powerful rally that continues to defy traditional market headwinds. The metal climbed close to the $67.50 level, extending a strong upward trend that has gathered pace in recent months and captured the attention of global investors. What makes this …

Global financial markets are heading into the final stretch of the year with a mix of cautious optimism and lingering uncertainty, as investors begin to position for 2026. After a volatile 2025 marked by shifting growth expectations, policy adjustments, and sharp price swings across asset classes, attention is now turning …

The latest U.S. inflation figures are not expected to significantly alter the Federal Reserve’s policy direction, as policymakers appear more focused on incoming data rather than reacting to a single report. While recent figures continue to show gradual easing in price pressures, they are widely seen as insufficient on their …