The April 28–29, 2026 FOMC meeting will likely mark Jerome Powell’s final monetary policy decision as Federal Reserve Chair. His four-year term as Chair expires on May 15, 2026. While Powell has stated he will serve as Chair pro tempore until a successor (reportedly Kevin Warsh) is confirmed by the …

Gold prices moved lower on Thursday, reversing recent gains as global uncertainty and shifting economic expectations pressured the precious metal. Ongoing tensions in the Middle East—particularly the unresolved situation between the United States and Iran—continue to keep investors cautious, limiting gold’s ability to sustain upward momentum.Despite gold’s traditional role as …

Volkswagen’s largest shareholder, Porsche SE, is shifting its focus toward defence and technology investments after reporting a sharp decline in earnings. The holding company, which controls nearly a third of Volkswagen’s shares and a majority of its voting rights, saw adjusted profits fall by 9% in 2025. The drop was …

Shares of Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, are attracting growing investor attention as optimism builds around the company’s potential for strong gains over the coming year. This renewed interest reflects confidence in Alphabet’s ability to capitalize on major shifts in the technology landscape, particularly in artificial intelligence and …

Global markets are increasingly leaning toward a hopeful outcome, positioning for an eventual resolution to geopolitical tensions—even as uncertainty continues to dominate the broader landscape. Investors appear willing to look beyond the immediate noise, cautiously lifting risk assets. Yet beneath this surface optimism lies a more fragile reality, where not …

Global markets are navigating a tense balancing act, caught between cautious optimism and lingering uncertainty as geopolitical developments continue to shift by the hour. Early hopes of easing tensions briefly lifted sentiment, but hesitation on the diplomatic front quickly brought volatility back into focus, leaving investors wary and defensive.The US …

Gold surged during Wednesday’s trading session, supported by a cautious wave of optimism over potential progress in diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran, alongside a decline in U.S. Treasury yields.These combined factors have helped restore gold’s appeal as a safe-haven asset after a period of sharp volatility. Investors …

Silver prices paused their recent rebound on Wednesday as optimism surrounding a possible ceasefire in the Iran conflict began to fade. The precious metal had surged earlier in the week on hopes that diplomatic efforts could ease geopolitical tensions, but renewed uncertainty has slowed the recovery and left markets cautious.After …

Global markets surged this week after rumours circulated that negotiations related to the Iran conflict were progressing, triggering sharp moves in commodities and equities. The reaction once again underscored how quickly investors respond to even unverified political signals—especially when the stakes involve energy supplies and global economic stability.Oil Markets Swing …

The British Pound weakened against the US Dollar on Wednesday as rising geopolitical tensions and persistent inflation in the United Kingdom pushed investors toward safer assets. The currency pair slipped roughly 0.3%, trading near the 1.33 level, as markets reacted to reports of a strike on Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power …