Market Update

Gold prices climbed to fresh record territory during early Asian trading, hovering above the $5,150 level as investors flocked to safety. The precious metal continues to attract strong demand amid a softer US dollar, persistent geopolitical tensions, and growing uncertainty over the global economic outlook.Dollar Weakness Gives Gold a BoostRecent …

U.S. President Donald Trump addressed recent moves in the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, stating that he believes the currency remains strong despite market concerns over its recent decline. His comments came in response to questions about whether the dollar had weakened excessively in recent sessions.Trump said he sees the value …

Crude oil prices moved higher in late trading, extending gains to their strongest levels in more than a week. The rally came as a weaker US dollar and rising geopolitical risks reignited demand across energy markets, lifting both crude oil and gasoline prices.Energy Markets Find Fresh Momentum: Dollar Weakness Fuels …

The Federal Reserve’s first policy decision of 2026 is just hours away, with the FOMC wrapping up its two-day meeting and announcing its interest rate stance this afternoon. Markets and economists are on high alert for any signals about the path ahead in a year shaped by resilient growth, lingering …

The US Dollar has come under heavy pressure, sending the USD/CHF exchange rate to its lowest level since August 2011. The sharp decline reflects broad-based selling of the Greenback, driven by renewed trade tensions and speculation of foreign exchange intervention in Asia. Investors are increasingly turning to the Swiss Franc, …

Global markets are entering a pivotal week marked by heightened caution and selective optimism, as investors await the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and closely scrutinize the tone of Chair Jerome Powell’s post-meeting remarks. While policymakers are widely expected to keep rates unchanged within the 3.50%–3.75% range, the real …

U.S. stock markets delivered a mixed performance on Tuesday, buoyed by robust corporate earnings and a rally in technology shares. The S&P 500 climbed 0.5%, reaching its highest level in two weeks, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 advanced 0.9%, marking its strongest close in nearly three months. In contrast, the …

The Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions often appear seamless and unanimous to the public. Yet, behind closed doors, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is anything but monolithic. Internal debates reveal a wide spectrum of beliefs about how monetary policy affects inflation, employment, and economic growth. These differences, rather than …

U.S. stocks traded in mixed fashion on Tuesday, as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and a wave of heavyweight technology earnings that mark the early stages of this quarter’s reporting season. By 09:33 ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 455 …

Bitcoin edged slightly higher on Tuesday but remained rangebound below the $90,000 level, hovering near one-month lows as investors stayed cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting. The world’s largest cryptocurrency traded 0.4% higher at $88,296.5 by 01:33 ET. Despite a softer U.S. dollar, Bitcoin has struggled to regain …