Market Update

Gold prices have surged in recent weeks, driven by a confluence of factors including escalating geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and a weakening US dollar. As investors seek safe-haven assets, gold has emerged as a preferred choice, reinforcing its traditional role as a hedge against inflation and market volatility.Geopolitical Tensions Fuel …

Oil prices slid on Friday, marking a weekly drop of over 3%, as the easing of geopolitical tensions and expectations of increased supply in 2025 overshadowed ongoing production cuts by OPEC+. The market continues to grapple with mixed signals, balancing near-term output restrictions with forecasts of a supply surplus in …

German retail sales contracted by a larger-than-anticipated margin in October, highlighting ongoing consumer uncertainty amid challenging economic conditions. Monthly sales fell by 1.5%, significantly exceeding the 0.3% decline predicted by analysts polled by Reuters, according to data released on Friday by the German Federal Statistical Office. Mixed Sector Performance The …

Gold prices edged higher in Asian trade on Friday, driven by a weaker dollar and heightened geopolitical tensions, as traders positioned themselves ahead of a potential December interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. The precious metal, often viewed as a safe haven, regained some of the ground lost earlier …

As the year draws to a close, investors are keenly watching for the much-anticipated “Santa rally,” a phenomenon where stock markets tend to rise during the final trading days of December and the first two trading days of January. Historically, this period has seen positive momentum, driven by factors such …

Oil prices rebounded at the end of Thursday’s trading, benefiting from an exchange of accusations between Hezbollah and Israel over breaches of the ceasefire agreement reached in recent days.Geopolitical tensions and related concerns, particularly affecting financial markets and oil, escalated after Israeli tanks shelled areas in southern Lebanon on Thursday. …

On January 20, 2025, President-elect Donald Trump will officially take office after winning the 2024 presidential election. This calls for a closer look at the key policies expected to be implemented by the Republican president upon assuming power. Trump’s policies primarily focus on imposing more protectionist measures, including tariffs on …

On Thursday, the USD/CAD pair declined as the American currency pressured its Canadian counterpart, benefiting from the rise in global oil prices.The pair fell to 1.4015 compared to the previous day’s close of 1.4030. It reached its highest level on Thursday at 1.4031 and its lowest at 1.3998.Oil prices recovered …

The euro ended Thursday’s trading on a downward trend, affected by pressure from the rising US dollar and anticipation of eurozone inflation data, which is expected to shed more light on the European Central Bank’s future monetary policy path.The EUR/USD pair fell to 1.0551 compared to the previous day’s close …

The US dollar continues to seek further gains during the Thanksgiving holiday, but it has not been able to achieve significant increases due to lower liquidity levels in the markets during the US market closure.The Dollar Index, which provides a clear picture of the US currency’s performance against a basket …