Market Outlook

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, […]

Financial markets swung sharply overnight as conflicting messages from Washington reignited volatility across asset classes. President Donald Trump declared that the US remained entrenched in a trade war with China, moments after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested that a longer term truce might still be possible. The contrasting signals have injected a fresh dose of

Global markets turned cautious on Tuesday after Beijing launched a fresh round of retaliatory measures against Washington, reigniting concerns that the trade truce narrative could unravel. China announced restrictions on five US subsidiaries of Hanwha Ocean Co., a move widely interpreted as retaliation for ongoing American probes targeting China’s maritime and shipbuilding sectors. The escalation

Global markets began the week on steadier footing after President Donald Trump signaled a willingness to strike a deal with China, tempering fears of an all-out trade confrontation that had roiled investors in recent days. His remarks offered a brief respite following last week’s surge in volatility triggered by escalating tariff threats and Beijing’s sweeping

Gold retreated but remained firmly above the $4,000 threshold, as investors locked in profits following a record breaking rally and reduced exposure to haven assets after signs of progress in Middle East peace talks. Oil prices also slipped after US President Donald Trump announced a breakthrough in negotiations between Israel and Hamas, signaling a potential

Gold’s relentless rally showed no sign of cooling, surging past the $4,000 mark for the first time in history as investors rushed to hedge against mounting risks surrounding the US economy and the ongoing government shutdown. The metal’s ascent  now up more than 50% this year  underscores a global flight to safety driven by fiscal

A political shake up in Japan has rippled through global markets, reigniting risk appetite while simultaneously bolstering demand for traditional hedges. The election of a pro-stimulus leader in Tokyo sparked a broad based rally in equities and commodities as investors bet on a wave of fiscal expansion. Yet, that optimism came at a cost bonds and

The United States entered a government shutdown after President Donald Trump and Congressional Democrats failed to bridge differences over health care spending, injecting a new layer of uncertainty into global markets already navigating a fragile macro backdrop. The president escalated tensions by threatening to permanently dismiss “a lot” of federal workers, raising fears of deeper

Markets are starting the week with a mix of caution and conviction. Gold surged to fresh record highs, Treasuries advanced, and the dollar slipped for a second straight session as investors weighed the twin risks of US political brinkmanship and a cooling labor market against firm expectations of further Federal Reserve easing. Washington in Focus:

Global markets are bracing for a volatile Friday as conflicting Federal Reserve signals, fresh tariff measures from Washington, and looming US inflation data converge to test investor conviction. The dollar held firm near a three week high, Treasuries traded in tight ranges, and gold hovered just below record territory, underscoring the tense backdrop heading into