Investing
Asian Stocks Cool as Rate Decisions Loom, Oil Holds Losses
Asian stocks wavered Tuesday as investors assessed a recent rally fueled by a US-Iran deal, while awaiting key interest rate decisions from...
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Markets
Gold Climbs to One-Week High as Iran Deal Calms Markets
Gold prices surged to a one-week high Monday following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a tentative peace deal with Iran, easing...
Markets
Fed, BOE Hold Rates Steady as Iran War’s Economic Impact Remains Unclear
Global central banks, including the Fed and BOE, are expected to keep interest rates unchanged, maintaining a guarded stance as the 100-day...
Stocks
Dollar Retreats as Consumer Sentiment Hits Record Low
The dollar index reversed early advances Friday, pressured by a record low in US consumer sentiment and a rally in stocks, despite...
Economy
Global Factory Activity Sags as Inflation Drives G7 Bond Yields to Two-Decade High
Global factory activity is slowing or contracting due to persistent inflation and a war-induced energy crunch, pushing G7 sovereign bond yields to...
Finance
Goldman Sachs Predicts Central Banks to Boost Gold Purchases
Goldman Sachs forecasts increased central bank gold buying, expecting it to support prices and reach $5,400 an ounce by year-end.
Finance
Canada’s Economy: Job Losses Rise as Corporations See Growth
Canada's unemployment rate climbed to 6.9% in April, while central banks signaled inflation concerns. Meanwhile, Enbridge, Brookfield, and Aritzia report strong growth...
Investing
Traders Seek Pound Protection Amid Policy, Election, War Fears
Options traders are hedging against the pound, with bearish positions dominating against the dollar and euro due to policy, election, and geopolitical...
Investing
Central Banks Accelerate Gold Repatriation Amid Geopolitical Shifts
Central banks are increasingly moving gold reserves to domestic vaults, signaling a strategic shift driven by geopolitical uncertainty and a desire for...