Renewed tensions between the United States and Russia have resurfaced following an incident involving an oil tanker, sparking market concerns about potential disruptions to global energy supplies. Washington's move, associated with tightening oversight and enforcement of sanctions on Russian oil shipments, is viewed by Moscow as provocative and could worsen relations between the two countries. Russia views these actions as an attempt by the United States to suppress Russian energy exports and strengthen its dominance in the global oil market. Meanwhile, Washington argues that these measures...
Oil prices dipped in sluggish post-Christmas trading as investors assessed progress in long-stalled Ukraine peace talks, which could lead to a deal that would allow more Russian oil into a global market grappling with oversupply. West Texas Intermediate crude fell slightly on Friday to around $58 a barrel, though still on track for its biggest weekly gain since late October, while Brent crude hovered below $62. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he hoped to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday about ending Russia's war, adding that the framework of his...
A Bloomberg gauge for the dollar is headed for its worst week since June, and US Treasury bonds are rising as traders await data due early next month to confirm expectations of further Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in 2026. With trading subdued due to the holiday this week and markets in the UK closed on Friday, investors' attention is largely focused on key US economic reports expected in the first few weeks of January. The December jobs report and consumer inflation figures, in particular, will help determine the Fed's next move after officials lowered borrowing costs this month for...
Silver prices are currently trading above $74,579 per ounce during the American session on Friday (December 26th), extending the remarkable rally that began several months ago. This increase is part of a bullish trend that is increasingly evident, as rising geopolitical tensions and a weakening US dollar provide support for the precious metal. Silver has shown exceptional performance, with impressive price surges. One of the main factors driving silver prices is ongoing speculation, coupled with ongoing supply dislocations in major trading centers. After experiencing a major short squeeze...
Gold prices rose to another an all time high of $4,530 per ounce on Friday, on strong safe-haven demand amid mounting geopolitical tensions and expectations of US interest rate cuts. Investor focus remains on the ongoing US blockade of crude shipments from Venezuela, continued hostilities between Russia and Ukraine, and a recent military strike by Washington against ISIS in Nigeria. Meanwhile, markets continue to price in two quarter-point rate cuts by the Federal Reserve next year as inflation cools and labor market conditions soften, even as Fed officials remain divided on the path...
Gold (XAU/USD) started the year on a bullish note and registered impressive gains in the first quarter. Following a consolidation phase during the summer months, the precious metal surged higher in the third quarter and reached an all-time record high of $4,381 in October. Although XAU/USD corrected lower, buyers refused to hand over the reins heading into the holiday season. Throughout 2025, Gold set over 50 record peaks and rose more than 60%, becoming one of the best-performing commodities of the year. A combination of fundamental factors fuelled the precious metal's relentless advance,...
Asian stock markets fell in unison on Thursday, following Wall Street's decline. A brief rally in tech stocks led by Nvidia quickly faded, prompting investors to turn away from riskier assets like...
European stock indices closed marginally lower on Wednesday as equities took a breather from their recent strong momentum, while investors continued to assess the outlook for the ECB's policy this...
The upcoming Supreme Court ruling on the legality of President Donald Trump's massive tariffs, which rocked markets in April, is one of the next major tests for US stocks and bonds.
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