Oil prices held near recent highs on Monday after last week’s sharp gains, as markets balanced rising geopolitical tensions against lingering concerns of a potential global supply glut. Brent crude slipped 0.1% to $65.84 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate eased 0.1% to $61.03. Both benchmarks had jumped more …
Read More »Gold Smashes $5,000 as Investors Rush to Safety Amid Global Tensions
Gold surged past the landmark $5,000-per-ounce level on Monday, extending a historic rally as investors flocked to safe-haven assets amid mounting geopolitical uncertainty and renewed trade tensions. Spot gold jumped 1.5% to $5,058.09 an ounce by early European trade, after touching a fresh all-time high of $5,092.71. U.S. gold futures …
Read More »Weekly market wrap: geopolitical tensions, US Economic data ahead of Fed’s decision
Last week witnessed significant developments on the geopolitical front, alongside key indicators of U.S. economic performance and notable updates from the Davos Economic Forum. At the start of the week, financial markets were dominated by concerns over geopolitical tensions, particularly the renewed fears of a trade dispute between the United …
Read More »Powell Walks a Tightrope: Fed To Pause as Pressure and Expectations Rise
The Federal Reserve is set to hold interest rates steady, but the real focus is on Jerome Powell and the signals he chooses to send. With markets alert, politicians vocal, and the economy sending mixed messages, the Fed chair is navigating one of the most delicate moments of his tenure.A …
Read More »US Private Sector Holds, but Data Raises Quiet Alarm Bells
Business activity in the United States showed modest improvement at the start of the year, with the preliminary S&P Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) inching up to 52.8 in January from 52.7 in December. The manufacturing sector saw a slight increase, rising to 51.9, while the services sector held steady …
Read More »UK Business Activity Hits 21-Month High as Services Lead January Surge
Private sector activity in the U.K. expanded at its fastest pace in nearly two years in January, according to S&P Global’s latest flash PMI data, signaling a stronger start to 2026 for the economy. The composite PMI rose to 53.9 from 51.4 in December, marking the ninth straight month above …
Read More »U.K. Retail Sales Jump in December, Adding Complexity to BoE Rate Outlook
U.K. retail sales rebounded sharply in December, signaling a return of consumer confidence after months of caution surrounding the Autumn budget and giving the Bank of England fresh food for thought ahead of its February policy meeting. Monthly sales rose 0.4%, reversing November’s decline, while annual growth surged to 2.5%—well …
Read More »Oil Climbs in Asia as Trump Signals Possible Action Against Iran
Oil prices advanced in Asian trading on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of potential military action against Iran, reigniting fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East. Despite some volatility earlier in the week, crude was on track for a fifth consecutive weekly gain, supported by expectations of …
Read More »USD/JPY Steadies as BoJ Rate Hold Expected, Election Risks and Yield Surge Shape Outlook
Yen Finds Support, Dollar Recovers Modestly: The Japanese Yen recovered some lost ground against the US Dollar on Thursday, though gains remained limited, as USD/JPY stabilized near 158.42, up 0.11% on the day.The pair pulled back from earlier highs as broad Dollar weakness resurfaced, even as US macro data pointed …
Read More »US Session Drivers: Markets Rally as US–EU Tensions Ease, Gold Hits Record High
Global markets advanced as investors reacted to signs of easing tensions between the United States and Europe, following renewed diplomatic engagement that reduced fears of imminent trade measures.The US Dollar continued to weaken even after inflation and growth data broadly met expectations. Recent figures confirmed that price pressures remain manageable, …
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