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Gold has officially shattered its all-time record, soaring to a new peak. This stunning rally, with the price now at $3,595.395, wasn’t a random event; it was a direct reaction to a crucial piece of economic data: the latest US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report. This is just the latest move …

The U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand rose 0.9% in July, a sharp acceleration after no change in June, signaling potential inflationary pressure from tariffs. Year-on-Year: PPI increased 3.3%, up from 2.4% in the previous 12 months Economist Expectations: Forecasts had predicted 0.2% monthly and 2.5% yearly, meaning …

The trading week ending July 29 was marked by significant market-moving events, most notably the Federal Reserve meeting, labor market and inflation data, U.S. economic growth figures, and developments in the Trump administration’s trade policy. The Federal Reserve opted to keep interest rates unchanged last Wednesday, while signaling a continued …

Microsoft is set to make history on Thursday by surpassing a $4 trillion market valuation for the first time, propelled by investor confidence in its Azure cloud division. The tech giant’s stock surged by 8.6%, reaching $557.34 per share in early premarket trading, pushing its total valuation to $4.14 trillion. …

Commenting on Key Financial Assets: An Interview with Mohamed Hashad, Chief Strategist at Noor Capital and Member of the American Association of Technical Analysts, on Dubai TV Interviewer: Mr. Mohamed, we’ve been following the trade agreements with several countries, most notably Japan. Can it be said that Trump has indeed …

Gold prices experienced a slight pullback on Wednesday, retreating marginally from the strong gains seen earlier this week. The dip was influenced by the announcement of a trade deal between the U.S. and Japan, which helped boost risk appetite and dampened the demand for safe-haven assets like gold. At 01:20 …

Gold (XAU/USD) is climbing on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, breaking the $3,400 mark with a near 1% gain by 2:57 PM EEST, driven by escalating trade disputes and doubts over the Federal Reserve’s autonomy. This rally sparks a key question—can gold maintain its upward trajectory, or will competing assets cap …

Goldman Sachs reported a 22% increase in profit for Q2, driven by record equities trading revenue and a resurgence in investment banking activity. The strong results reflect how market volatility, partly fueled by trade policy uncertainties, has benefited Wall Street’s trading desks. Key Results: Profit: $3.7 billion, or $10.91 per …

Citigroup (NYSE: C) posted a significant 25% year-on-year rise in net income for the second quarter, driven by windfall earnings from volatile markets. The bank’s net income reached $4 billion, or $1.96 per share, for the three months ending June 30. Key Financial Metrics: Revenue increased by 8% to $21.7 …

The U.S. economy is riding a wave of resilience, but storm clouds may be gathering on the horizon, according to St. Louis Federal Reserve President Alberto Musalem. In a recent statement, Musalem painted a picture of an economy in robust health, with a labor market humming at or near full …