Market Insights

Why London sits at the heart of the global precious metals market

London’s dominance in global precious metals trading rests on an over-the-counter structure built for flexibility, plus centuries of institutional trust anchored by standardized “good delivery” rules that make bullion fungible across the world.

FTSE 100 falls as investors uncertainty on Central Bank decisions

FTSE 100 fell to its lowest level since November 25. Investors are cautious ahead of important central bank meetings that could signal tighter monetary policies in 2026.

Uncertainty pushes Gold and U.S. yields higher

Gold dipped on Tuesday after U.S. Treasury yields rebounded, with markets taking a defensive position ahead of key economic indicators and the Federal Reserve’s policy announcement.

China’s securities market: structure and features

China’s capital markets rank among the largest and most consequential globally. They comprise multiple stock exchanges in the Mainland (Shanghai, Shenzhen and Beijing) alongside the Hong Kong Exchange, and a wide-ranging bond market that includes sovereign, financial, corporate, green and asset-backed issuance.

The debasement of the U.S. Dollar: A long descent

Despite the endless doom-and-gloom headlines, the U.S. dollar isn’t collapsing—it’s evolving. What many call “debasement” is largely the natural effect of inflation in a growing economy, not the destruction of value. While fiscal deficits, money printing, and inflation are real challenges, global confidence in the dollar remains unshaken. It’s still the backbone of global finance because no viable alternative exists.

Dollar rebound turns short bets into a pain trade for global investors

The dollar’s rebound to two-month highs is upending one of this year’s most popular trades: betting against the greenback. Despite the U.S. government shutdown and expectations of multiple Fed rate cuts, the dollar has strengthened as global peers weakened, Treasury yields stayed firm, and investors sought safety.

Analysis of the inverted yield curve in the US bond market

This article analyses, from a general perspective, the phenomenon of the inverted yield curve in US bond markets. It also examines the relationship between yield-curve inversions and labour-market outcomes. To reach the conclusions described, a historical framework is assessed with the aim of contrasting past episodes with the current economic situation of the United States.

China’s gold strategy: Courting foreign reserves to reshape global finance

China is positioning itself as a custodian for foreign sovereign gold reserves through the Shanghai Gold Exchange (SGE). By encouraging partner nations to buy and store gold inside its borders, Beijing aims to expand its role in global finance, reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar, and strengthen its monetary influence. The strategy comes amid record central bank gold buying, geopolitical tensions, and gold’s surge above $3,700 an ounce.

Long-term treasury yields and mortgage rates jump after Fed cut

The Federal Reserve’s latest rate cut pushed the effective federal funds rate lower, but long-term Treasury yields and mortgage rates moved sharply higher. The steepening yield curve shows bond investors are more focused on inflation risks and heavy supply than on short-term policy guidance.

How inflation-protected bonds work