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Gold tops $4,700 as investors seek refuge; US stocks fall
Gold futures have exceeded $4,700 for the first time in history, while silver has climbed above $94 per ounce. Geopolitical uncertainty remains acute as the dispute over Greenland continues to strain relations between the United States and European nations. Simultaneously, market participants are questioning the Federal Reserve’s future independence amidst escalating pressure from the US Executive.
21 Jan 2026, 01:02
Gold and silver reach records as US–Europe tensions rise
Gold and silver futures have surged to record highs as geopolitical friction intensifies between the United States and several European nations over the disputed status of Greenland. Failure to reach a diplomatic resolution threatens to ignite a cross-continental trade conflict with the potential to destabilise multiple economic sectors.
20 Jan 2026, 02:58
US industrial output slows; Trump proposes tariffs to obtain Greenland
US industrial production growth eased slightly year on year but exceeded expectations on a month-on-month basis, highlighting resilience in the industrial sector. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump said he could impose tariffs on countries opposing his plans regarding Greenland. Separately, Novo Nordisk shares surged on positive expectations for US prescriptions of its anti-obesity drug.
17 Jan 2026, 00:25
Goldman, BlackRock, Morgan Stanley gain on solid reports
Major financial institutions Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, and Morgan Stanley provided a boost to US equity markets following the release of strong fourth-quarter results of 2025. Meanwhile, crude oil prices underwent a correction prompted by a substantial increase in US inventories. Simultaneously, the FTSE UK-100 reached a record milestone, underpinned by surprisingly resilient industrial and manufacturing production data from the United Kingdom.
16 Jan 2026, 02:55
Major US banks miss expectations, markets retreat
The US earnings season commenced with mixed data from leading financial institutions, precipitating a shift toward pessimistic market sentiment as investors found the results lacked sufficient momentum. Concurrently, gold surged to a new all-time high as geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran escalated.
15 Jan 2026, 03:00
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
Gold and silver set new records on Fed independence concerns
Silver and gold futures have achieved fresh record closes, propelled by a confluence of intensifying geopolitical instability and mounting scrutiny regarding the institutional autonomy of the Federal Reserve. However, despite unprecedented executive pressure on the central bank—including potential legal action against Chair Jerome Powell—market expectations for interest rate adjustments, as calibrated by the CME FedWatch Tool, remain steadfast.
13 Jan 2026, 01:44
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