Gold prices fell below key technical levels in Asian trade on Monday, while silver posted sharper losses, as investors remained cautious amid lingering uncertainty over the U.S. interest rate outlook following mixed inflation data. Precious metal markets continued to experience heightened volatility after a period of sharp swings over the …
Read More »Weekly Recap: Beyond the Hype – Robust Jobs, Cooling Inflation Amid Tech Volatility
Last week brought a surge of economic data that served as a vital stress test for the U.S. economy. It revealed a complex landscape where anxiety over Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rising, yet underlying economic fundamentals remain stronger than anticipated. While waves of market volatility—particularly in the tech sector—test investor …
Read More »Pound Holds Steady as Softer US Inflation Revives Rate-Cut Hopes
The British pound traded steadily against the US dollar on Thursday after fresh inflation data from the United States strengthened expectations that borrowing costs could start to fall later this year.US consumer price growth slowed more than expected in January, reinforcing signs that inflationary pressures are easing. The data supported …
Read More »U.S. Inflation Cools Faster Than Expected in January, Strengthening Case for Fed Easing Later in Year
U.S. consumer price growth slowed more than expected in January, moving closer to the Federal Reserve’s 2% inflation target and offering policymakers fresh evidence that price pressures are easing, helped in part by lower energy costs. Data released on Friday showed headline consumer prices rose 2.4% year-on-year in January, below …
Read More »U.S. Futures Ease as Tech Rout Lingers and Inflation Data Takes Center Stage
U.S. stock index futures edged slightly lower on Friday, as investors remained cautious following a sharp selloff in technology stocks in the previous session and ahead of a closely watched U.S. inflation report later in the day. By 05:35 ET (10:35 GMT), Dow Jones futures were down 95 points, or …
Read More »European Stocks Mixed as Wall Street Tech Rout Weighs Ahead of Key Growth Data
European equities traded mixed on Friday, as investors balanced a fresh round of corporate earnings against a sharp overnight selloff in U.S. technology shares, while awaiting key regional growth data for further direction. By 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX edged up 0.2% and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 gained 0.4%, …
Read More »Gold Rebounds in Asia as Middle East Tensions Offset Rate Uncertainty Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data
Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Friday, recovering some ground after a sharp sell-off in the previous session, as investors weighed renewed geopolitical risks in the Middle East against lingering uncertainty over the future path of U.S. interest rates. Spot gold rose 0.5% to $4,953.58 an ounce by …
Read More »Yen Surges, Sterling Holds Steady Ahead of US Inflation Data
Global currencies saw notable movements on Thursday, with the Japanese Yen climbing steadily against the US Dollar and the Pound Sterling holding its ground, as investors prepare for key US inflation numbers.Yen Strengthened After Election BoostThe Japanese Yen gained momentum following the decisive election victory of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, …
Read More »Explainer: U.S. Jobless Claims Signal Resilient but Cooling Labor Market
Initial claims dip slightly as continuing claims tick higher, markets respond cautiouslyUnemployment insurance claims, a key gauge of the U.S. labor market, point to continued resilience despite signs of gradual cooling. The latest Department of Labor (DOL) report shows that initial claims remain near historically low levels, while continuing claims …
Read More »Gold’s Sudden Slide: Why Fundamentals Turned Against the Precious Metal
On February 12, 2026, gold (XAU/USD) endured a sharp correction, sliding by around $165, or −3.26%, to trade near $4,918 per ounce. This decline followed an extraordinary rally above $5,600 in January, and it reflects a decisive shift in fundamental drivers rather than a mere technical pullback. 1. Strong U.S. …
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