Gold Loses Momentum Amid Shifting Risk Appetite Global markets ended the week on a mixed note as traders digested the aftermath of the high stakes U.S. – China summit. Gold fell 0.7%, marking its fourth decline in five sessions, as investors unwound safe haven positions following signs of easing trade tensions. Treasury yields and the […]

Trump–Xi Summit Delivers Symbolic Truce, But Uncertainty Lingers Global markets turned cautious on Thursday as investors dissected President Donald Trump’s remarks following his long awaited meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Trump described the discussion as “amazing” and announced an immediate reduction of fentanyl related tariffs from 20% to 10%, signaling a modest step toward

Dollar Firms as Investors Eye Central Bank Shifts The U.S. dollar edged higher on Wednesday, snapping a two day losing streak as traders positioned cautiously ahead of the Federal Reserve’s much anticipated policy announcement. Expectations have solidified around a quarter point rate cut, but uncertainty remains over how the Fed will guide markets on the

Traders Await Central Bank Cues Amid Policy Uncertainty Global markets entered Tuesday’s session on alert as investors positioned for a crucial week of monetary policy announcements from the world’s leading central banks. All eyes are on the Federal Reserve for clearer guidance on the trajectory of U.S. rate cuts, with traders eager to gauge how

Improved Tone in U.S. – China Relations Supports Risk Appetite Global markets opened the week with a firmer footing as signs of easing geopolitical strain between Washington and Beijing lifted regional equity benchmarks and U.S. index futures. The shift in tone followed constructive remarks from senior trade negotiators over the weekend, indicating both sides are

Oil Eases as Traders Await Key U.S. Inflation Figures Oil prices slipped on Friday as markets positioned ahead of a closely watched U.S. inflation release. With investors seeking clarity on the Federal Reserve’s policy direction, energy markets saw modest profit taking following recent volatility across commodities. The U.S. dollar inched higher, adding mild pressure to

Gold Slips for Third Straight Session as Market Sentiment Shifts Gold extended its decline on Thursday, edging closer to the $4,000 mark and marking its third consecutive day of losses. The pullback underscores growing investor caution as risk appetite tentatively returns to global markets. After weeks of haven driven flows, traders are reassessing exposure amid easing volatility

Gold Stabilises After Steepest Drop in Over a Decade Gold steadied in early Wednesday trading after plunging nearly 3% in its sharpest intraday decline in more than twelve years. The sudden selloff rippled across Asia’s equity markets, weighing on precious metal miners from Australia to China, and prompting a wave of caution among investors. Market participants

Gold Retreats from Record Zone Amid Improved Trade Sentiment Gold prices modest pullback comes as optimism builds around renewed US-China trade talks, with risk appetite improving across markets after weeks of tension-driven volatility. High Level US-China Talks Offer Tentative Relief Market attention is centred on fresh diplomatic engagement between Washington and Beijing. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed

Investors Rush to Havens Amid Credit Market Jitters Global markets shifted sharply toward safety as traders piled into gold, silver, and Treasuries. Both gold and silver surged to new all time highs, reflecting growing anxiety over the health of the US credit market and intensifying US-China trade tensions. The rush into safe havens underscores how sentiment has turned defensive,