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Markets Steady as Supreme Court Weighs Trump’s Tariff Powers 1

Markets Steady as Supreme Court Weighs Trump’s Tariff Powers

Financial markets held largely steady on Thursday as investors digested fresh political and legal developments out of Washington. The US Supreme Court heard arguments questioning President Donald Trump’s sweeping authority to impose global tariffs one of the cornerstones of his economic agenda. The session, which lasted nearly three hours, signaled growing skepticism among justices about […]

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Markets Eye US Data as Gold Holds Breath Amid Fed Uncertainty 3

Markets Eye US Data as Gold Holds Breath Amid Fed Uncertainty

Traders entered Wednesday’s session with their focus fixed on upcoming US ADP employment and ISM Services PMI data, which could set the tone for the rest of the week. With investors still digesting the Federal Reserve’s cautious policy stance, attention has turned to whether the next round of economic indicators will reinforce or challenge the

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Dollar Strength Extends as Fed Divisions Cloud Rate Cut Outlook 5

Dollar Strength Extends as Fed Divisions Cloud Rate Cut Outlook

The US dollar extended its winning streak for a fifth consecutive session, climbing to levels last seen in August as traders reassessed expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next policy move. Uncertainty deepened after Chair Jerome Powell reiterated that a December rate cut is not guaranteed, while other Fed officials offered mixed messages. Chicago Fed President

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Commodities in Focus as Traders Eye Fed Path and China’s Policy Shift 7

Commodities in Focus as Traders Eye Fed Path and China’s Policy Shift

Gold Faces Policy Shock as China Ends Tax Incentive Commodity markets opened November on a volatile footing, led by swings in gold prices after China abruptly scrapped a long standing tax incentive on bullion. The move  seen as a signal of Beijing’s efforts to cool speculative demand weighed on sentiment in one of the world’s largest

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Markets Weigh Fragile U.S. - China Truce as Gold Slips and Yen Strengthens 9

Markets Weigh Fragile U.S. – China Truce as Gold Slips and Yen Strengthens

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

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Markets Seek Direction After Trump–Xi Truce and Fed’s Measured Rate Cut 11

Markets Seek Direction After Trump–Xi Truce and Fed’s Measured Rate Cut

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

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Traders Brace for Fed Decision as U.S. - China Tensions Ease Ahead of Trump - Xi Talks 13

Traders Brace for Fed Decision as U.S. – China Tensions Ease Ahead of Trump – Xi Talks

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

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Markets Poised for Central Bank Decisions as U.S. - China Trade Optimism Builds 15

Markets Poised for Central Bank Decisions as U.S. – China Trade Optimism Builds

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

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Markets Turn Cautiously Optimistic as U.S. - China Trade Winds Shift 17

Markets Turn Cautiously Optimistic as U.S. – China Trade Winds Shift

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

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Markets Turn Cautiously Optimistic Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data as Yen Weakens and Oil Pulls Back 19

Markets Turn Cautiously Optimistic Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data as Yen Weakens and Oil Pulls Back

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

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