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Gold steady near $5,180 as US and Iran extend nuclear talks amid regional tensions

Bullion holds firm as diplomatic efforts continue, even as military build-up in the Middle East keeps geopolitical risk premium intact.

Fed Minutes reveal hawkish twist as some officials raise rate-hike talk

Federal Reserve policymakers signaled growing unease about persistent inflation at their January meeting, with several officials indicating rates may need to rise again if price pressures fail to ease — a shift that complicates expectations for cuts later this year.

Behind closed doors: EU explores ECB successor options amid Lagarde rumors

European leaders are debating whether to accelerate the appointment of Christine Lagarde’s successor at the European Central Bank, as political uncertainty in France and fresh reports of a possible early departure add urgency to the timeline.

UK unemployment hits five-year high as wage growth cools, bolstering case for BOE rate cut

Labour-market data show rising joblessness and moderating pay pressures, reinforcing expectations of an interest-rate reduction in the spring.

Beijing’s mitigating dollar risk

China’s financial authorities are currently executing a complex maneuvering strategy on two fronts. Internationally, Beijing is actively shielding its banking sector from increasing volatility in United States sovereign debt. Domestically, the central bank is engaged in a massive liquidity injection to stabilize local markets ahead of the Lunar New Year.

Takaichi secures historic election win, cementing strongest mandate in postwar Japan

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered the largest single-party election victory in modern Japanese history, handing her government unrivaled legislative power and reshaping expectations for fiscal policy, markets and constitutional debate.

Silver whipsaws as thin liquidity magnifies violent price swings

Silver extended its roller-coaster trading, plunging sharply before rebounding, as fragile liquidity and fading speculative demand left the market struggling to establish a floor.

The silver rout was not about demand

Silver’s recent move has been less than about a single shock, 47% drop in positioning and exposure reflects more than caution; it reflects frustration. When silver failed to respond to supportive narratives around inflation, geopolitics, or supply constraints, capital began to exit in size.

GBP in focus as bank of England stands firm on rates

The British pound is back in focus today as the Bank of England is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75%, the Bank is wary of being fooled by temporary factors. Officials are still uneasy about wage growth, which remains sticky.

Gold rebounds above $4,900 as trade deal with India and Iran talks ease pressure

Gold staged a sharp rebound after two days of heavy selling, supported by bargain hunting and a partial easing in geopolitical and trade tensions, even as uncertainty lingers ahead of key US economic data delayed by the government shutdown.