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Janet Yellen, the former Federal Reserve chair, has warned that the criminal investigation targeting current Fed Chair Jerome Powell poses a grave threat to the independence of the U.S. central bank.Yellen emphasized that markets should be far more concerned than they currently appear to be. These remarks come amid escalating …
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27 April, 2026 12:59 pm
Gold Treads Water as Iran Olive Branch Meets Fed Anticipation
Key Takeaways Tight trading range: Spot gold held flat at $4,711.0 per ounce, while gold futures sli…
27 April, 2026 12:15 pm
BOJ on a Tightrope: Hold Expected Tuesday, but Hawkish Signals Loom as Iran War Stokes Inflation Fires
Key Takeaways Rates likely on hold: The Bank of Japan is widely expected to keep its benchmark short…
27 April, 2026 11:15 am
Asian Markets Roar to Records: Tech Euphoria Lifts Tokyo and Seoul as Oil Spike Tempers the Rally
Key Takeaways Records shattered: South Korea’s KOSPI surged 2.3% to an all-time high of 6,630.…
27 April, 2026 10:30 am
Oil Holds Firm as Iran’s Surprise Hormuz Proposal Meets Stalled Talks and Tightening Supply
Key Takeaways Prices stay elevated: Brent crude rose 1.2% to $106.64 per barrel and WTI gained 0.9% …
27 April, 2026 1:08 am
Weekly market wrap: geopolitics Vs. optimism as the Fed’s decision Looms
Global financial markets closed the week with cautious optimism. U.S. equities extended their gains,…
25 April, 2026 12:01 am
Oil Turns Lower as WTI Slips Back Under Pressure
Market Faces a Sharp Pullback After Recent StrengthCrude oil prices moved lower as WTI fell back aft…
24 April, 2026 11:43 pm
US Dollar Softens as Markets Turn Focus to Central Bank Week
The US Dollar is ending the week on a weaker note after losing momentum near recent highs. Despite h…
24 April, 2026 10:45 pm
Fed Near Policy Shift: What a New Monetary Era Could Mean for Markets
Few institutions influence the global economy as strongly as the Federal Reserve. Over the past two …
24 April, 2026 9:20 pm
Hormuz Tensions Ignite Inflation Fears, Casting Shadow Over the US Dollar
Rising geopolitical tension in the Strait of Hormuz is rapidly evolving into a major economic risk. …
24 April, 2026 8:44 pm
AI Boom Explained: Why Texas Instruments Just Had Its Best Day Since 2000
A powerful surge in artificial intelligence spending is reshaping the semiconductor landscape—and on…
Market Analysis
January, 2026
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12 January 2026 10:57 pm
Warnings of Consequences from Powell Probe; Yellen Calls It ‘A Terrifying Move’
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12 January 2026 9:50 pm
Taiwan Semiconductor at a Crossroads Ahead of Crucial Earnings: Strong Momentum Meets Growing Uncertainty
Taiwan Semiconductor is preparing to unveil its latest quarterly results at a time when global attention is firmly fixed on the chip industry. The company enters this earnings season with strong momentum, supported by rising demand for advanced chips and renewed growth across the technology sector. Expectations are high after …
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12 January 2026 8:57 pm
Gold’s Historic Leap – $4,620 and Beyond: Sparks That Lit the Rally
On January 12, 2026, gold surged to a record $4,620, climbing nearly 2.5% in a single day before easing back on profit-taking. The rally was ignited by a storm of political and economic headlines. A surprise investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell raised fresh doubts about the central bank’s independence, …
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12 January 2026 7:51 pm
CPI Preview: Small Businesses Struggle as Inflation and High Rates Bite Main Street
Wall Street Booms, Main Street Breaks: Small businesses across the U.S. are sounding the alarm as rising inflation and high borrowing costs squeeze operations, even as Wall Street continues to post record profits. Many entrepreneurs are struggling to keep up, facing increased costs while larger corporations thrive, leaving Main Street …
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12 January 2026 5:59 pm
Dollar Slips in Europe as Powell Probe Rekindles Fears Over Fed Independence
The U.S. dollar weakened in European trading on Monday after U.S. prosecutors opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a development that has reignited concerns over the independence of the world’s most powerful central bank. By 04:25 ET (09:25 GMT), the Dollar Index — which measures the …
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12 January 2026 5:05 pm
U.S. Futures Slide as DOJ Probe Into Powell Sparks Fears Over Fed Independence
U.S. stock index futures fell sharply on Monday, as investors grappled with mounting uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s independence after the Justice Department opened a criminal investigation into Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony regarding cost overruns on a $2.5 billion renovation of the Fed’s Washington headquarters. By 05:50 ET 10:50 GMT, …
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12 January 2026 2:45 pm
Gold Hits Record High as Iran Unrest, Fed Pressure, and Weak U.S. Jobs Fuel Safe-Haven Rush
Gold prices surged to a new all-time high in Asian trading on Monday, as a potent mix of geopolitical turmoil, political uncertainty in Washington, and softer U.S. labor data sent investors rushing into safe-haven assets. Spot gold climbed as much as 2% to a record peak of $4,601.17 an ounce, …
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12 January 2026 1:25 pm
Bitcoin Holds Gains in Asia as Fed Tensions and Global Risks Cap Upside
Bitcoin edged higher in Asian trade on Monday, holding close to last week’s levels as risk appetite remained fragile amid rising tensions between U.S. President Donald Trump and the Federal Reserve. Ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and caution ahead of key U.S. economic data releases this week also kept investors on edge. …
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12 January 2026 12:19 pm
European Stocks Drift Lower as Iran Unrest and Powell Probe Weigh on Sentiment
European equities opened the new week on a cautious footing on Monday, with investors keeping a close watch on escalating unrest in Iran and fresh political pressure on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. By 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX was trading largely flat, France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.2%, and …
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12 January 2026 10:43 am
Oil Prices Steady as Iran Unrest Collides With Venezuela Supply Hopes
Oil prices held largely steady in Asian trading on Monday, as markets balanced the growing risk of supply disruptions from escalating unrest in Iran against the prospect of additional barrels returning from Venezuela. Brent crude futures for March delivery edged up 0.1% to $63.39 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas …
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12 January 2026 12:34 am
Weekly Highlights: Venezuela Developments, US Military Spending, and Employment Slowdown
The first trading week of 2026 did not begin like any conventional year; instead, it was packed with momentous events that defined the economic and political trends for the coming period. From the start of the month through January 9th, financial markets faced a “triangle” of pivotal developments: US military …
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10 January 2026 2:30 am
Future Pressures the U.S. Dollar May Continue to Encounter
Mixed Jobs Data Lifts the Dollar, but Concerns Linger: The U.S. dollar rebounded on Friday after employment data showed a mixed picture, with uneven trends in job creation, unemployment, and wage growth. While the figures provided short-term support for the currency, they failed to fully dispel broader concerns about the …
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10 January 2026 1:13 am
Ahead of Next Week’s Earnings: Dow and S&P Climb Amid Mixed Jobs Data
U.S. stock indexes rose as investors digested mixed employment data, with job growth slowing slightly while unemployment edged lower. The market remains sensitive to upcoming economic indicators and corporate earnings.Bank Earnings Kick OffNext week marks the start of earnings season for major banks, with JPMorgan Chase reporting first. These results …
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