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Silver tops $100 amid global geopolitical turmoil; oil prices rise
Silver futures have breached the historic $100 threshold, while gold nears the significant $5,000 psychological milestone. These unprecedented levels reflect an accelerating flight to safety as investors navigate escalating global geopolitical tensions. Simultaneously, the primary crude oil benchmarks, Brent and WTI, advanced following heightening friction between the United States and Iran.
23 Jan 2026, 21:59
US PCE inflation edges higher; global stock markets gain
The US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index accelerated slightly in November, aligning with market expectations. Concurrently, global equity markets rallied following a de-escalation of trade and diplomatic tensions between the US and the EU during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Furthermore, the Chinese government announced a significant treasury bond issuance aimed at financing industrial equipment upgrades and stimulating domestic consumption.
23 Jan 2026, 06:29
US markets rebound as US–EU tensions ease in Davos talks
US equity markets recovered by the close of trading as geopolitical tensions between the United States and the European Union moderated. During the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Donald Trump announced a framework agreement with NATO regarding the status of Greenland and rescinded previously proposed tariffs on European nations.
22 Jan 2026, 06:44
US inflation holds steady, gold rises, and oil volatility surges
US inflationary pressures remained stable, sustaining the probability of a neutral-to-dovish stance from the Federal Reserve. Concurrently, gold prices have extended their upward trajectory as investors seek safe-haven assets. Meanwhile, oil prices have appreciated sharply following heightening concerns regarding disruptions to Iranian crude exports amidst escalating social destabilisation.
14 Jan 2026, 02:26
US employment data exhibit mixed results; stock markets rise
Non-farm payrolls decelerated in December while the unemployment rate decreased slightly. These mixed results in the US labour market bolster the Federal Reserve’s rationale for maintaining a neutral-to-restrictive stance, as the central bank may seek to exert prolonged downward pressure on prices through unchanged rates. Concurrently, the Chinese inflation rate accelerated marginally, and oil prices closed with gains amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty involving the US and Latin American.
10 Jan 2026, 03:04
US jobless claims mixed; precious metals pull back
US jobless claims have yielded mixed results relative to analyst expectations prior to the official employment update from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Meanwhile, precious metals and crude oil prices are exhibiting significant volatility amid geopolitical uncertainty involving the United States, Latin America, and Europe.
8 Jan 2026, 23:19
Strong US ISM services PMI, ADP jobs rebound slightly
US equity indices delivered a mixed performance as investors weighed a robust ISM Services PMI against signs of softening in the labour market. Despite a contraction in weekly EIA inventories, crude oil prices recorded a second consecutive session of losses, driven by oversupply concerns. Elsewhere, the Australian Dollar faced downward pressure following a significant deceleration in domestic inflation data.
8 Jan 2026, 00:51
Gold and precious metals gain as US–Venezuela tensions grow
Precious metals and energy prices climbed as tensions between the United States and Venezuela intensified, driving a higher geopolitical risk premium and prompting investors to seek safe havens. Oil markets reacted to the prospect of disruptions to Venezuelan exports, while US manufacturing activity remained weak, with the ISM PMI again below the 50 threshold.
6 Jan 2026, 01:55
Yen stabilizes amid intervention concerns, Dollar eases, Silver holds gains
Japanese yen stabilized around 156.6 per dollar on Friday after two consecutive sessions of losses, remaining near ten-month lows as market attention returns to potential government intervention. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar eased to about 98.2 on the dollar index on the first trading day of 2026, extending last year’s steep decline of nearly 9%, while silver continued its strong start to the year, hovering near $73 per ounce. Traders are weighing a mix of currency policy, central bank guidance.
2 Jan 2026, 09:17
Brent and Copper slip as Dollar stability and supply concerns shape markets
Brent crude and copper both moved lower yesterday after recent gains, as a steadier U.S. dollar and supply-side developments weighed on sentiment. Brent prices softened amid concerns about ample global supply and cautious demand outlooks, while copper pulled back as traders reassessed positions following a strong rally. The U.S. dollar’s stability reduced appetite for dollar-priced commodities, adding pressure across the complex as markets headed into thin year-end trading conditions.
31 Dec 2025, 11:03