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Gold Slips Below Key Levels, Silver Extends Losses as Rate Uncertainty Fuels Volatility

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 …

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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 …

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Sec. Bessent Shakes Markets: China Ties and Metals Policies Ignite Global Turbulence

On a charged Friday, February 13, 2026, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent delivered a series of fiery statements revealing the Trump administration’s bold strategies on fraud prevention, trade adjustments, currency reform, and reshaping relations with Beijing. Speaking live on CNBC, Bessent painted a picture of a resilient U.S. economy navigating …

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Explainer: Did the U.S. Economy Build Its Narrative on 900,000 Phantom Jobs?

In February 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its annual benchmark revision, and the findings shocked markets. The update revealed that the American economy had added 900,000 fewer jobs in 2025 than previously reported. This was not a minor correction—it fundamentally reshaped the narrative of labor market …

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