Gold futures hit fresh all-time highs around $3,052 on Wednesday before retreating slightly. The rally was fueled by mounting economic concerns and a cocktail of geopolitical tensions. However, market participants now fear a meaningful correction as prices are extremely overbought. The dramatic rally, marking a 14% rise in gold since 2025 and a staggering jump Read More…
Equities gained for a second session as market participants paused to assess recent developments, especially tariffs. The lack of an immediate catalyst paused the recent collapse. However, tariff uncertainty and fears of the US recession remain relevant. Last week, equities collapsed, with the S&P 500 losing over 10% from its peaks in February. The decline Read More…
Currency futures extended Friday’s gains as the dollar weakened amid US recession worries and downbeat economic data. Moreover, the dollar eased as the euro soared on optimism of increased government borrowing and spending in Germany. The dollar had a difficult week as the US released several poor economic reports. The major ones revealed softer-than-expected inflation. Read More…
Interest futures pulled back as US Treasury yields rebounded from the previous session’s dip. On Thursday, panic rocked the markets as Trump threatened more tariffs on the Eurozone. As a result, investors dumped risky assets like equities, preferring the safety of bonds. Tariff uncertainty has been the main catalyst for markets in recent weeks. Trump Read More…
Oil prices pulled back on Thursday as global growth concerns dimmed the outlook for oil demand. Prices gained around 2% in the previous session due to a smaller-than-expected increase in US crude inventories. At the same time, downbeat US inflation figures increased Fed rate cut expectations, supporting oil. In recent weeks, tariff uncertainty has driven Read More…
Gold prices extended gains on Wednesday as US recession fears sent investors from risky to safe-haven assets. A new tariff on steel and aluminum imports ignited a trade war between the US and the Eurozone. Meanwhile, there was some caution ahead of a crucial US inflation report. Spot gold (Source: Bloomberg) Recent tariff developments in Read More…
