Gold plunges despite falling US yields and solid US jobs data

Gold plunges despite falling US yields and solid US jobs data

Gold price declines close to 2.7% on Thursday amid the lack of a clear catalyst, as US jobs data during the last couple of days was solid, despite of the number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose more than expected. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades at $4,945 after reaching a daily high […]

Breaking: The Metals Market – Gold (XAU/USD) and Silver (XAG/USD) flash crash

Breaking: The Metals Market – Gold (XAU/USD) and Silver (XAG/USD) flash crash

Elior Manier Market Analyst Elior brings over seven years of experience in financial markets to our analyst team. Since 2018, he has actively engaged in observing, charting, and trading, driven by his passion for mastering market dynamics. With a profound understanding of the geopolitical and macroeconomic forces that shape market movements, Elior focuses on analysing

US Natural Gas Stocks Fall Less than Expected

US Natural Gas Stocks Fall Less than Expected

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Semiconductors surge as healthcare leads gains, consumer stocks face headwinds

Semiconductors surge as healthcare leads gains, consumer stocks face headwinds

🗂 Sector Overview: Emerging Leaders and Lagging Sectors The semiconductor sector is witnessing a remarkable upswing today, with major players like NVIDIA (NVDA) climbing 1.46% and Micron Technology (MU) surging by 4.32%. These gains underscore a renewed investor confidence amid news of advancements in chip technologies. On the other hand, the consumer cyclicals are facing

U.S. Jobless Claims Dip Less Than Expected To 227,000

U.S. Jobless Claims Dip Less Than Expected To 227,000

The Labor Department released a report on Thursday showing a modest decrease in first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits in the week ended February 7th. The report said initial jobless claims dipped to 227,000, a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week’s revised level of 232,000. Economists had expected jobless claims to fall to 220,000

FX Stalls as Sterling Shrugs Off GDP Miss, Yen Rally Pauses

FX Stalls as Sterling Shrugs Off GDP Miss, Yen Rally Pauses

Forex markets are relatively subdued today, with most major pairs and crosses confined within yesterday’s ranges. After recent volatility, positioning appears balanced as traders await a stronger catalyst to drive the next move. Sterling is modestly firmer despite weaker-than-expected UK GDP data. December growth came in soft and the fourth quarter barely managed a positive

Tesla faces sales decline and leadership changes in 2026

Tesla faces sales decline and leadership changes in 2026

Tesla faces mounting challenges as European sales slump and leadership shake-up continues ​Tesla is confronting a challenging start to 2026 as slowing electric vehicle (EV) deliveries, particularly in Europe, continue to reshape its growth narrative and prompt a strategic refresh of its global sales leadership. ​European sales decline accelerates ​Recent data show Tesla’s European sales

Sluggish UK growth supports March cut risk – TD Securities

Sluggish UK growth supports March cut risk – TD Securities

TD Securities analysts note that UK GDP for December matched expectations at 0.1% month-on-month, but downward revisions to November left Q4 growth at 0.1% quarter-on-quarter, below consensus and Bank of England projections. The bank notes narrow sectoral strength and a sluggish broader economy, suggesting this could influence marginal MPC voters toward a potential rate cut

​​Solana (SOL) price outlook: Can it recover after 45% drop?

​​Solana (SOL) price outlook: Can it recover after 45% drop?

​​​Solana tries to regain lost ground ​Over the past few weeks, Solana (SOL) has been the centre of intense selling pressure, a dramatic shift from the tentative stabilisation many traders hoped would continue through early 2026. ​What began as a pullback quickly evolved into a pronounced sell-off that exposed persistent vulnerabilities in Solana’s price structure, reaffirming

Chart alert: Gold rally faces risk of exhaustion below ,170

Chart alert: Gold rally faces risk of exhaustion below $5,170

Key takeaways Rebound losing momentum: Gold staged a sharp 15.7% bounce from the $4,405 low but is now showing signs of bullish exhaustion below the key $5,170 resistance, with price action stalling above the 20-day moving average at $4,940. Supportive macro correlations fading: The usual inverse relationship with the US dollar has weakened, and the

Pound Holds Near .36 on Weak GDP Data

Pound Holds Near $1.36 on Weak GDP Data

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Technical Analysis of US Crude, XAUUSD and EURUSD for Today (February 12, 2026)

Technical Analysis of US Crude, XAUUSD and EURUSD for Today (February 12, 2026)

2026.02.12 2026.02.12 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 12.02.2026 Alex Rodionovhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-rodionov/ Welcome, my fellow traders! I have prepared a price forecast for the USCrude, XAUUSD, and EURUSD using a combination of the margin zones method and technical analysis. Based on the market analysis, I suggest entry signals for intraday traders. The oil price turned

FX option expiries for 12 February 10am New York cut

FX option expiries for 12 February 10am New York cut

There aren’t any major expiries to take note of on the day, with the full list seen below. There are some largish ones for EUR/USD at the 1.1750-60 levels but they aren’t likely to feature into play. The dollar is firmer after the stronger US jobs report yesterday but not really enough to set off

Yen Reversal Case Builds as Nikkei Rally Looks Overextended

Yen Reversal Case Builds as Nikkei Rally Looks Overextended

Risk sentiment was mixed in Asia today as Japan returned from holiday with Nikkei extending its post-election surge and briefly breaching the 58,000 mark for the first time on record. The breakout, however, lacked follow-through, with the index quickly trimming gains and hinting that near-term momentum may be stretched. Elsewhere in the region, trading was

Japan 10-Year Yield Drops on Easing Fiscal Co…

Japan 10-Year Yield Drops on Easing Fiscal Co…

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Will UK GDP report fuel bets on a March rate cut?

Will UK GDP report fuel bets on a March rate cut?

Markets will be watching closely on Thursday, when the United Kingdom’s (UK) Office for National Statistics (ONS) will release the advance estimate of Q4 Gross Domestic Product (GDP). If the data land in line with consensus, the UK economy would have continued to grow at an annualised pace of 1.2%, compared with 1.3% recorded the

BHP HY 2026 earnings preview

BHP HY 2026 earnings preview

When will BHP report its latest earnings? BHP Group’s is set to deliver its half-year (HY) results for the period ending 31 December 2025 on Tuesday, 17 February 2026. Company backdrop BHP’s last full-year results for financial year (FY) 2025, ending June 2025, painted a challenging picture, reflecting a significant dip in profits. Underlying attributable

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