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Market weekly wrap: gold at all-time high amid anticipation of Fed’s decision

US Data

Gold concluded the week on a strong upward trajectory, recording significant gains driven by the weakness of the U.S. dollar. This performance was further bolstered by diminished risk appetite in financial markets and reports highlighting a substantial increase in central bank purchases of the precious metal. Several factors contributed to …

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Oil Gains Amidst Geopolitical Tempest and Shifting Demand Forecasts

Despite a week dominated by fluctuating geopolitical tensions and evolving economic forecasts, oil prices managed a marginal weekly gain, marking the first increase in a month. This comes as the market grapples with a complex interplay of factors, including escalating trade disputes, renewed sanctions, and ongoing conflict.A Tightrope Walk for …

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Gold Shatters $3,000 Barrier: Historic Safe-Haven Surge Amid Global Uncertainty

In a landmark moment, gold prices surged past the $3,000 per ounce threshold on Friday, marking an all-time high as investors flocked to the precious metal amidst escalating global economic anxieties. This historic rally underscores gold’s enduring status as a safe-haven asset in times of uncertainty.   Spot gold witnessed …

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Market Drivers Dollar’s Resurges, Trade Fears and Yield Shifts Shake Global Markets

The US dollar is showing renewed strength, shaking off recent dips and climbing back above the 104.00 mark on the Dollar Index (DXY). This resurgence, fueled by rising US Treasury yields and escalating anxieties over a potential global trade war, is sending ripples across currency and commodity markets. The shift …

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Alcohol Trade War Erupts: US Threatens 200% Tariffs on European Wines

A dramatic escalation in the ongoing trade dispute between the US and Europe has ignited, with the US administration threatening to impose a crippling 200% tariff on European alcoholic beverages. This move comes as a direct response to the European Union’s (EU) retaliatory tariffs on American spirits, marking a rapid …

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Wall Street Brief: Trade Tensions and Inflation Data Shake Investor Confidence

A significant downturn gripped the US stock market on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average experiencing a sharp decline. This drop occurred despite promising inflation data, highlighting the market’s sensitivity to geopolitical factors and trade policy uncertainties.   The day’s financial landscape was marked by a surprising contradiction. While …

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