Market Update

Gold prices edged modestly lower in Asian trading on Thursday, while silver hovered near record highs, as investors paused after a strong rally and awaited key U.S. inflation data alongside a series of pivotal central bank policy decisions. Spot gold slipped 0.1% to $4,334.48 an ounce, while February gold futures …

Global energy markets saw a noticeable uptick in oil prices as rising geopolitical tensions fueled fresh concerns over supply disruptions, particularly in Venezuela and Russia. The renewed uncertainty has injected a risk premium into crude markets, pushing prices higher despite mixed fundamental signals.U.S. benchmark crude gained around 1.4%, adding nearly …

Investors are closely watching the release of the November inflation report, which marks the first official reading since the end of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The data is expected to offer fresh insight into price pressures at a time when uncertainty continues to cloud the economic outlook.The …

Gold prices climbed sharply, breaking above the $4,330 level as investors sought safety amid a mix of economic uncertainty and rising geopolitical tensions. The precious metal’s advance reflects a renewed appetite for defensive assets at a time when confidence in global stability appears fragile.The rally followed mixed signals from the …

The Japanese yen weakened in Wednesday’s trading, with the dollar/yen pair rising by around 0.7%, as renewed concerns over Japan’s fiscal policy overshadowed recent positive momentum in the currency and put fresh pressure on its performance.The decline followed reports that the Japanese government is considering a record budget exceeding 120 …

As the European Central Bank (ECB) prepares for its pivotal meeting tomorrow, Thursday, December 18, the narrative in the financial hubs of Frankfurt and Paris has undergone a dramatic reversal. The dominant question is no longer “When is the next cut?” but rather a growing speculation over a potential rate …

The British Pound faced a sharp decline on Wednesday, retreating against the U.S. Dollar as a wave of downbeat economic signals shifted the landscape for the UK economy. With inflation cooling faster than expected, unemployment rising, and national output shrinking, the stage is now set for a major policy shift …

Wall Street saw a fragmented performance on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions bolstered energy and mining stocks, while broader indices struggled for momentum amid shifting global bond yields.Market Summary: A Divergent SessionMajor benchmarks closed with mixed results as investors weighed geopolitical risks against domestic economic commentary:S&P 500: Edged lower, slipping by …

Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic offered a confident outlook for the American economy this week, signaling that current momentum is far from a fleeting trend. Speaking at a discussion in Georgia, Bostic emphasized that national economic expansion remains solid—a trajectory he expects to maintain well into 2026.What About he …

U.S. stock index futures ticked higher on Wednesday as investors weighed a run of softer economic indicators and positioned for remarks from Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, a closely watched event after recent shifts in policy expectations. By 06:10 ET (11:10 GMT), Dow Jones futures were up 110 points (+0.2%), …