Market Update

The euro regained ground against the U.S. dollar after slipping earlier in the session, as disappointing U.S. manufacturing data weighed on the greenback and shifted market sentiment. The move reflected a broader reassessment of the dollar’s strength, following signs that U.S. economic momentum may be losing pace.Soft U.S. Data Triggers …

Gold Dominates as Momentum Accelerates: Gold prices climbed sharply on Tuesday, with Gold Spot (XAU/USD) trading near $4,449 per ounce, posting a 2.7% daily gain. The advance comes as markets respond to rising geopolitical tensions, particularly developments unfolding in Venezuela, which have renewed demand for safe-haven assets.Market Performance Remains FirmThe …

Bitcoin edged higher on Monday, tracking a broader rebound in technology stocks, although gains remained limited as investors weighed geopolitical uncertainty following a U.S. military operation in Venezuela. The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose 1.1% to $92,264.5 by 01:33 ET (06:33 GMT). Broader crypto markets also moved modestly higher, mirroring strength …

Oil prices fell in European trading on Monday after the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro over the weekend and signaled plans to assume control of the country’s governance and key energy assets, raising expectations of higher future crude supply. Brent crude futures slipped 0.9% to $60.20 a barrel …

Gold prices jumped in Asian trading on Monday after a U.S. military operation in Venezuela led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, triggering a sharp increase in safe-haven buying as investors reacted to rising geopolitical uncertainty. Spot gold climbed 2.2% to $4,422.92 an ounce by 01:41 ET (06:41 GMT), …

Asian stock markets surged on Monday, opening the first full trading week of the new year on a firm footing as technology and semiconductor shares extended their powerful year-end rally. Wall Street ended last week mixed, and U.S. stock futures traded mostly steady during Asian hours, with slight gains in …

Silver prices have entered the new year with renewed strength, rebounding as global risk sentiment softens and investors turn toward traditional safe-haven assets. This recovery comes amid growing uncertainty about global growth, shifting expectations for interest rates, and increasing attention on how long-term technological trends—particularly artificial intelligence—may influence demand for …

A Quiet Opening for a New YearThe Canadian Dollar opened 2026 under mild pressure as global markets slowly returned from the holiday break. Trading was thin and cautious, with investors showing little appetite for bold moves. The currency softened against most major peers, though the decline remained limited and well …

A Choppy Start to the New Year: The first trading session of 2026 opened with a sense of hesitation as major indexes fluctuated following a banner 2025. After three consecutive years of double-digit percentage gains, investors are navigating a landscape defined by technical rotations and shifting political headwinds. While the …

A Quiet Kickoff to 2026 Global financial markets are holding onto their holiday spirit as the first trading days of the new year remain remarkably steady. Investors appear to be in a “waiting game,” keeping activity low and volatility in check before a wave of critical economic reports hits the …