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Safe-Haven Currencies Surge as Geopolitical Tensions Escalate

Global Markets React to Russia’s Nuclear Doctrine UpdateGlobal financial markets experienced significant volatility on Tuesday, November 19th, as Russia’s revision of its nuclear doctrine sparked concerns about escalating geopolitical tensions. Investors flocked to safe-haven assets, driving up the value of currencies like the U.S. dollar, Swiss franc, and Japanese yen. …

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Gold Soars Amidst Geopolitical Tensions and Dollar Weakness

Gold prices surged on Monday, reversing a recent downward trend as the U.S. dollar weakened and concerns over the Russia-Ukraine conflict intensified. The precious metal, often seen as a safe-haven asset during times of economic and geopolitical uncertainty, benefited from increased investor demand.Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Safe-Haven DemandThe escalation of the …

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Could China’s New Energy Law Lead to Market Reform?

With distinct regulations covering coal, electricity, energy conservation, and renewable energy, China’s recently passed Energy Law closes a significant regulatory gap. With distinct regulations covering coal, electricity, energy conservation, and renewable energy, China’s recently passed Energy Law closes a significant regulatory gap. With its comprehensive Energy Law, China has finally …

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Explainer: Why Has Fed’s Powell Declared “No Rush for Rate Cuts”

Following the election, stock indices on Wall Street saw a sharp rally, while 10-year Treasury rates increased, a sign of declining prices. The momentum changed last week, though, when Governor Adriana Kugler and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned against anticipating dramatic rate cuts. According to Powell, the US economy …

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Markets’ Weekly Recap: Stronger US dollar dominates performance of key assets

Easing labour market conditions are expected to encourage the Fed to deliver a third interest rate cut next month, even as progress in lowering inflation has stalled. Markets now see a 76% probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut by the Fed in December. Gold has plunged over $170 following the …

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