Gold prices remained supported on Friday, holding onto gains above the $4,300 level after reaching a seven-week high. Traders booked some profits ahead of the weekend, but the precious metal continues to benefit from uncertainty around U.S. monetary policy and ongoing geopolitical frictions.Federal Reserve officials have expressed concerns about persistent …
Read More »Brent and WTI Slide as Oversupply Pressures Deepen and Market Sentiment Weakens
Brent and WTI crude prices extended their declines today, reinforcing the broader narrative of a market struggling under the weight of persistent oversupply and fading demand momentum. Brent slipped to around $61.16 per barrel, while WTI eased toward $57.48, both reflecting a cautious trading mood as investors assess the global …
Read More »U.S. Bond Yields Rise After Fed Officials Warn Against Rapid Rate Cuts
U.S. Treasury yields climbed on Friday following cautionary remarks from Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee, who warned against moving too quickly on further interest-rate cuts after three consecutive reductions since September. The comments prompted investors to reconsider the path of monetary policy heading into 2026.The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield …
Read More »Pound Struggles Into 2026 as Growth Stalls and Political Risks Rise
The British Pound continues to face mounting pressure as the UK edges toward 2026, weighed down by sluggish economic performance and an ongoing cycle of monetary easing. Although the recent budget offered some short-term relief, deeper structural issues are keeping the currency on the defensive. Analysts warn that flat growth …
Read More »Goolsbee Breaks from the Fed: Why One Top Official Says Rate Cuts Are Coming Too Fast
In a rare public dissent, Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee has made it clear he’s not comfortable with the pace at which the U.S. central bank is cutting interest rates. While most policymakers supported the latest reduction, Goolsbee argued that the Fed should have waited for more convincing evidence …
Read More »Oil Slides to Seven-Week Low as Supply Glut Overshadows Global Support Factors
Oil prices fell sharply on Thursday as the market grappled with mounting concerns over abundant global supply, sending crude to its lowest level in nearly two months. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for January delivery dropped 1.4%, while gasoline futures slid 1.2%, with gasoline prices sinking to their weakest point in …
Read More »Silver Shines Again: Chinese Stockpile Decline Sparks Fresh Investor Demand
Silver is regaining momentum in global markets, supported by a sharp drop in Chinese inventories and a renewed surge in investment interest. With supply tightening and demand rising, the metal appears poised to reclaim its role as a key safe-haven asset during a period marked by heightened global economic uncertainty.Recent …
Read More »Dollar Under Pressure: Fed Moves Spark Sharp Decline in the U.S. Currency
The US dollar slipped to its lowest level in nearly six weeks on Thursday, following the Federal Reserve’s widely anticipated decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points. Markets had already priced in more than a 95% chance of the move, yet its ripple effects were clearly felt across …
Read More »Wall Street Splits Direction: Dow Hits Record High as Tech Stocks Face Fresh Pressure
U.S. stocks delivered a mixed performance on Thursday as investors navigated a blend of new economic data and corporate earnings that fueled both optimism and caution. The S&P 500 slipped about 0.3%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 fell more than 1%, marking its lowest level in a week. In contrast, …
Read More »Gold Advances as US Dollar Weakens Amid Fed Caution
Gold prices remained steady on Thursday, regaining some of the losses seen earlier in the week as the US Dollar weakened. Investors are carefully assessing the economic landscape and the Federal Reserve’s recent actions, weighing the potential for future gains against ongoing uncertainties. At the same time, gold continues to …
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