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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)

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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

As the year winds down towards a close and the holiday season takes over, there are still important lessons that one can take away from trading this period. Yes, markets will remain open and that means we as traders need to know how to navigate through the conditions in play. So, what is the worst