Gold and silver prices retreated this week as investors booked profits following a record-breaking annual surge. The CME Group’s decision to raise margins on precious metal futures for the second time in a week added short-term pressure on the markets, prompting traders to reassess their positions.Sharp Pullback After a Stellar …
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After the Court’s Rebuke: How Trump’s Administration Is Building a Fresh Legal Tariff Mosaic
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Cross-Asset Market Snapshot: Dollar Holds Steady as Gold, Silver, and Bonds React to Fed’s Hawkish Tone
On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) ended Tuesday’s session at 97.83 points, …
Dollar Strengthens Against Yen as Policy Gap Widens
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Crude Oil Pulls Back from Six-Month High Amid Geopolitical and Supply Concerns
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U.S. Tech Stocks Bounce Back Amid AI Uncertainty
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Gold Retreats After Strong Rally, Still Holding Long-Term Gains
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Fed’s Goolsbee Urges Patience: Inflation Must Return to Target Before Rate Cuts
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Wall Street Futures Edge Higher After Sharp Selloff as Trade Turmoil and AI Fears Linger
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Pound Slips Ahead of Key BoE Testimony as Markets Weigh Odds of March Rate Cut
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31 December 2025 11:23 pm
2026 Crypto Forecast: Is Weakening Dollar Good News for Bitcoin?
Bitcoin’s Daily Dip, Yearly Perspective: As 2025 ends, Bitcoin hovers around $87,750, down about 0.7% today and roughly 5% year-to-date. These declines reflect high interest rates and broader market caution—but investors are eyeing 2026 with renewed curiosity. Could the crypto king rebound if the dollar weakens further?Dollar’s Deep Dive Signals …
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31 December 2025 10:33 pm
Dollar Climbs to One-Week High Amid Strong Jobs Data
Daily and Yearly Snapshot: The US Dollar Index (DXY) rose to 98.304, marking its highest level in a week with a 0.09% gain on Wednesday. While the dollar has seen modest fluctuations over the past month (−1.19%) and a moderate year-to-date drop of −9.42%, its resilience today highlights continued investor …
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31 December 2025 9:31 pm
Dow Ends Strong Year with Slight Dip as Investors Reflect on 2025
Stocks Pull Back Modestly Amid Year-End Adjustments: The Dow Jones Industrial Average softened on the final trading day of 2025, joining other major indexes in a minor retreat. Despite the dip, the year has been impressive: the S&P 500 is poised for a 17% gain, marking its third consecutive year …
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31 December 2025 8:41 pm
Trump Eyes the Fed: How Interest Rates Will Shape 2026
Tariffs Take a Backseat to Fiscal Strategy: US President Donald Trump’s tariffs dominated headlines in 2025, yet the year-end economic reality tells a different story. Despite early predictions of a possible recession, the US economy displayed remarkable resilience, with third-quarter growth soaring 4.3%, fueled by strong consumer spending and capital …
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31 December 2025 7:41 pm
Euro Strength Marks Shifting Economic Tides at Year’s End
Euro’s Resilient Rally: The euro ended 2025 on a strong note, recovering from earlier lows to trade firmly above 1.1750 in the final sessions of the year. Despite thin holiday volumes and subdued volatility, the common currency has delivered one of its best annual performances in recent memory, appreciating more …
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31 December 2025 7:03 pm
AI Bubble Explainer: What the Debate Heading Into 2026 Is Really About
As artificial intelligence continues to dominate corporate investment plans and equity market performance, a growing debate has emerged on Wall Street: is the AI boom the early stage of a transformative technological shift, or are markets drifting toward an unsustainable bubble? The question has gained urgency heading into 2026, as …
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31 December 2025 5:04 pm
Oil Prices Edge Higher but Remain on Track for Worst Year Since 2020
Oil prices traded modestly higher on Wednesday but were still heading toward their steepest annual losses since 2020, as persistent concerns over a global supply surplus overshadowed recurring geopolitical tensions that offered only limited, short-lived support. As of 05:30 ET (10:30 GMT), Brent crude futures for March delivery rose 0.2% …
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31 December 2025 3:57 pm
European Stocks Trade Mixed in Early New Year’s Eve Session as Markets Prepare for Early Close
European shares traded mixed on Wednesday during New Year’s Eve trading, with several major markets operating on shortened schedules and defense stocks among the notable gainers. By 09:24, the U.K.’s FTSE 100 was down 0.03% and set to close early, while Germany’s DAX remained shut for the holiday. France’s CAC …
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31 December 2025 1:55 pm
Bitcoin Edges Higher but Heads for Yearly Decline After Steep Q4 Selloff
Bitcoin rose slightly on Wednesday but remained on course to end 2025 in negative territory, weighed down by a sharp fourth-quarter downturn as thin liquidity and fading risk appetite pressured the broader cryptocurrency market. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was last up 1.3% at $89,010 by 06:56 ET (11:56 GMT). Despite …
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31 December 2025 11:55 am
Asian Markets End 2025 on a High Note Despite Holiday Closures and Trade Volatility
Most Asian stock markets were closed on Wednesday, the final trading day of 2025, but the region remained on track to finish the year with strong gains, led by technology and semiconductor shares amid accelerating demand for artificial intelligence, despite periodic volatility tied to U.S. trade policy. With major markets …
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31 December 2025 10:56 am
Gold Prices Edge Higher in Asia After Sharp Pullback From Record Highs
Gold prices rose modestly in Asian trading on Tuesday, recovering slightly after a steep drop from near record highs in the previous session, as year-end profit-taking eased and investors reassessed a range of geopolitical risks. By 00:12 ET (06:12 GMT), spot gold was up 0.7% at $4,362.30 per ounce, while …
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31 December 2025 2:31 am
US Dollar Climbs on Strong Economic Signals, FOMC’s Measured Tone
Economic Data Fuels Dollar Momentum: The US dollar rose to a one-week high on Tuesday, boosted by encouraging economic indicators and market expectations of a cautiously managed Federal Reserve. Recent data showed home prices increasing steadily across major cities, signaling resilience in the housing sector. The monthly and annual growth …
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