Policymakers of the Reserve Bank of Australia discussed scenarios in which policy tightening may need to be considered, the minutes of the meeting held on December 8 and 9 showed Tuesday. Members became less confident that monetary policy remains restrictive, the minutes showed. Policymakers assessed that inflationary pressures could be a little more persistent than
The crypto market has endured its share of sharp corrections, but the October 10 liquidation event, with nearly $19 billion erased in hours, marked an important turning point. The scale was historic, but the outcome was not the systemic breakdown that defined 2022. Instead, it was a real-time stress test that the market, broadly speaking,
Summary: Gold and silver surged, with gold nearing US$4,500 and silver pushing toward US$70 on safe-haven demand, lower real yields and US dollar weakness. The yen strengthened further, extending gains after FX warnings from Atsushi Mimura and Satsuki Katayama, pulling USD/JPY down to around 156.30. Japanese equities rose as JGB yields retreated from record highs,
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Gold price (XAU/USD) climbs to near a record high during the Asian trading hours on Tuesday. The precious metal has risen 10% over the past month and nearly 70% in 2025 as heightened geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty have boosted demand for safe-haven assets such as Gold. Additionally, expectations that the US Federal Reserve (Fed)
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China’s central bank, is responsible for setting the daily midpoint of the yuan (also known as renminbi or RMB). The PBOC follows a managed floating exchange rate system that allows the value of the yuan to fluctuate within a certain range, called a “band,” around a central reference rate,
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The S&P/TSX Composite Index ascended by 0.8%, closing at a new high of 32,000 on Monday. This rise was driven by gains in gold and energy stocks during a week shortened by holidays—a period historically beneficial for equities. Among leading miners, Agnico Eagle, Barrick, and Wheaton Precious Metals saw increases ranging from 1.8% to 2.6%,
EUR/USD edges higher during the North American session, up 0.42% amid growing speculation that the Federal Reserve would continue easing policy, amid a scarce economic docket in both sides of the Atlantic. The pair trades at 1.1757 after bouncing off daily lows of 1.1706. Euro extends gains amid scarce data, as traders focus on dovish
Executive Summary: A World on Edge Escalating Nuclear Anxiety: Prime Minister Netanyahu has signaled that Iran’s recent military exercises and nuclear ambitions remain a primary threat, with high-level strategy talks set to begin with the Trump administration. Defense Sector Breakthrough: The U.S. Aerospace & Defense sector (ITA) is hitting record highs as President Trump and
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) gained ground on Monday, heading into the Christmas holiday schedule on the front foot as equity markets tilt into the bullish side to wrap up the trading year. Stocks tied to the AI trade rose, with big boosts coming from both the financial and materials sectors. Stocks rally to
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Market Summary at a Glance Historic Milestones: Both gold and silver are on track for record-breaking closes, with gold up over 2% and silver gaining more than 2.5%. Monetary Tailwinds: Expectations for two additional U.S. interest rate cuts in 2025 are lowering real yields and boosting demand for non-yielding assets. Geopolitical Safety: Rising tensions in
Palladium (XPD/USD) has lagged the rally in metals throughout the year as Gold and Silver took all the attention, with both consistently moving to respective all-time highs as the debasement trade unfolded. But things could be changing. This rare precious metal is critical for modern industry, serving as a key component in automotive catalytic converters
Shares of Roblox (RBLX) have been in freefall. In July, RBLX traded as high as $150. This past Friday, December 19th, 2025, it closed below $82.00. While the company raised guidance in their last quarterly earnings conference call, the company did say there would be some margin compression. The main factors are as follows: Infrastructure
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Like gold, silver is benefitting from expectations that the Fed will loosen policy further next year. Silver’s dual role enhances appeal Markets are now pricing in two additional Fed rate reductions, a backdrop that tends to favour precious metals broadly. Heightened geopolitical risks have strengthened silver’s appeal as a defensive asset alongside its precious metal
