The global financial landscape is shifting rapidly as the final days of 2025 unfold. Ahead of pivotal US economic data, the US Dollar has begun to lose its footing, allowing Gold to steal the spotlight with a historic rally to all-time highs. With a “dovish” Federal Reserve and escalating trade …
Read More »Pound Surges as UK Growth Steadies and Holiday Trading Lifts Markets
The British pound strengthened sharply against the US dollar after fresh economic data showed the UK economy expanding in line with expectations. The currency’s advance was amplified by thin trading conditions ahead of the Christmas holidays, allowing relatively modest news to have an outsized impact on market moves.Official figures indicated …
Read More »Year-End Equity Rally Builds as Fed Cut Bets and AI Buzz Lift Futures Into Thin Holiday Trade
U.S. equity futures edged higher on Monday as a year-end rally gathered pace, with investors positioning for potential follow-through into 2026 even as liquidity thins in a holiday-shortened week. S&P 500 futures rose 0.3% by 06:09 ET (11:09 GMT), extending Friday’s 0.9% jump—its strongest session in nearly a month. Nasdaq …
Read More »UK Economy Posts Marginal Q3 Growth as Momentum Remains Fragile
Britain’s economy expanded by a modest 0.1% in the third quarter of 2025, official data showed on Monday, underscoring the persistent lack of momentum in the country’s economic recovery. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) confirmed that gross domestic product growth in the July-to-September period matched its preliminary estimate, coming …
Read More »Gold, Silver Smash Fresh Records as Geopolitical Risks Fuel Haven Rush; Platinum Tops $2,000
Gold and silver surged to new all-time highs in Asian trading on Monday, extending a powerful multi-week rally as investors piled into safe-haven assets amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and fresh uncertainty tied to U.S.-Venezuela developments. Spot gold climbed 1.4% to a record $4,403.60 an ounce, pushing …
Read More »Weekly Market Wrap: Investors are betting on further Fed rate cut
Financial markets ended last week in a state of uncertainty following the release of what were arguably the most consequential U.S. data sets for global trading: employment figures and inflation readings. These developments are the focus of this week’s market summary. U.S. labor‑market data reflected a continued deterioration over the …
Read More »Markets Look Ahead to 2026 as Currencies, Gold, and Crypto Close a Turbulent Year
Global financial markets are heading into the final stretch of the year with a mix of cautious optimism and lingering uncertainty, as investors begin to position for 2026. After a volatile 2025 marked by shifting growth expectations, policy adjustments, and sharp price swings across asset classes, attention is now turning …
Read More »U.S. Inflation Data Unlikely to Shift Federal Reserve’s Near-Term Course
The latest U.S. inflation figures are not expected to significantly alter the Federal Reserve’s policy direction, as policymakers appear more focused on incoming data rather than reacting to a single report. While recent figures continue to show gradual easing in price pressures, they are widely seen as insufficient on their …
Read More »Gold Caught in a Tight Range as Dollar Strength Tempers Inflation Optimism
Gold prices ended the week moving sideways near the $4,350 level, reflecting a market caught between supportive expectations for easier monetary policy and the restraining force of a resilient U.S. dollar. After a brief surge earlier in the week, the precious metal struggled to build on its gains, settling into …
Read More »US Inflation Nears the Finish Line, but Questions Remain
Inflation in the United States appears to be cooling and edging closer to the Federal Reserve’s long-standing target, according to the latest consumer price data. After running hotter through late summer, price pressures eased noticeably in the early fall, offering tentative relief to policymakers, markets, and households alike. Still, gaps …
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