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Gold plunge deepens as crowded rally trades unwind

Gold and silver extended sharp losses as investors rushed to exit an overcrowded precious-metals trade, with ETF outflows, leveraged positions and a stronger dollar amplifying one of the fastest reversals in years.

2 Feb 2026, 07:59

Sticky inflation, steady bonds

President Trump’s latest move threatening to decertify Canadian-made aircraft and slap a 50% tariff on any aircraft sold into the US turns trade tension into a direct hit on a high-value Canadian industry.

30 Jan 2026, 09:43

Kevin Warsh in the spotlight as Trump nears fed chair pick

The White House is preparing to unveil a new Federal Reserve chair nominee, a move that could reshape expectations for interest rates and test the confirmation process in Washington.

30 Jan 2026, 09:27

Fed pauses rate cuts

The Fed left the federal funds rate unchanged at the 3.5%–3.75% target range in its January 2026 meeting, in line with expectations, after three consecutive rate cuts last year that pushed borrowing costs to their lowest level since 2022.

29 Jan 2026, 09:37

Dollar volatility under Trump

Short-term volatility is likely to continue. Headlines, political speeches, and rumors could push the dollar in either direction, reflecting the “yo-yo” behavior Trump described.

28 Jan 2026, 08:39

The dollar wobbles ahead of fed decision

The dollar index held around 97 on Tuesday as the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting gets underway later in the day. The central bank is widely expected to keep rates unchanged, though concerns about its independence from political pressure remain in focus.

27 Jan 2026, 08:46

Trade pressure returns to center stage

US President Donald Trump warned that Canada could face 100% tariffs on all exports to the United States if it proceeds with deeper trade ties with China. His comments came after Canada and China reached an agreement to lower selected trade barriers.

26 Jan 2026, 09:05

Australia’s economy hits its stride

The Australian Dollar held near $0.684, close to a sixteen-month high, as investors priced in tighter monetary policy. Market sentiment has been buoyed not just by employment numbers but also by the upbeat PMI data, signaling that both manufacturing and services sectors are accelerating. Interest rate swaps now indicate a 55.7% chance of a February hike, with over 80% odds of a rate increase by May, reflecting how quickly the market adjusts to economic signals.

23 Jan 2026, 09:02

BOJ holds rates as firmer inflation outlook adds a hawkish tilt

The Bank of Japan kept its policy rate unchanged at 0.75% but delivered a more assertive inflation message, reinforcing expectations that the next rate hike could arrive sooner than markets had assumed.

23 Jan 2026, 08:19

China’s silver exports surge, easing fears of imminent curbs

China shipped the largest volume of silver overseas in more than a decade last year, a data point that undercuts market anxiety about looming export restrictions and suggests the recent rally in the metal has been fueled more by perception than policy.

22 Jan 2026, 09:35