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The Treasury and State Departments said Tuesday that the Biden administration had placed additional penalties on Iranian and Russian organizations for their efforts to sabotage the 2024 election. In particular, the Treasury Department is enacting new sanctions against the Moscow-based Center for Geopolitical Expertise and its director, Valery Mikhaylovich Korovin, …

XAU/USD is trading above $2,600 per ounce as the year draws to a close, though upward momentum remains limited. Risk-off sentiment spurred by the year-end market slowdown has provided some support for gold prices.Trading activity has been subdued in recent days as investors prepare for the New Year’s holiday, with …

In 2025, the Federal Reserve will undertake a comprehensive review of its monetary policy strategy and tools, a critical self-assessment conducted every five years. This review comes at a pivotal moment, following a period of historically high inflation and aggressive interest rate hikes.The previous framework update, conducted in 2020, introduced …

China’s GDP is projected to grow by approximately 5% in 2024, aligning with the government’s formal growth target, according to President Xi Jinping. This reinforces confidence in the resilience of the world’s second-largest economy despite a year of economic uncertainty. Stability Amid Challenges: Speaking at a New Year event, Xi …

The US Dollar edged lower in early trading on Tuesday, reflecting thin year-end market activity. However, the greenback remains on track for significant gains in 2024, driven by the Federal Reserve’s cautious stance on interest rate cuts and expectations tied to the incoming Donald Trump administration. Dollar Index: Down 0.1% …

European stock markets traded in a subdued manner on Tuesday, wrapping up a year of mixed performances. Uncertainty regarding monetary policy and political shifts curtailed earlier gains, with several indices hitting record highs earlier in the year. Pan-European STOXX 600: Flat as of 08:21 GMT, with the benchmark on track …

Oil prices rose on Tuesday following news of China’s continued manufacturing expansion in December. However, both Brent and WTI are poised to end lower for the second consecutive year due to demand concerns in key consuming nations. Brent Crude Futures: Increased by 0.8% to $74.56 per barrel. West Texas Intermediate …

Gold prices remained largely unchanged during Asian trading hours on Tuesday, with Spot Gold steady at $2,607.65 per ounce and Gold Futures for February delivery edging 0.2% lower to $2,620.22 per ounce by 00:23 ET (05:23 GMT). Year-end trading typically sees thin volumes, with institutional investors wrapping up positions ahead …

The final days of the year have descended upon global markets, ushering in a period of characteristically subdued activity. With major exchanges shuttered for several days during the holiday week, trading volumes have dwindled, and price movements have become muted. The US Dollar Index (DXY) has remained largely unchanged, hovering …

The Canadian Dollar staged a modest recovery against the US Dollar on Monday, gaining nearly half a percent. However, this move appears driven by thin trading conditions and a lack of significant market activity as the year draws to a close.With most global markets observing the holiday season, trading volumes …