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Fed Rate Cut Hopes Fade as Inflation Data Looms
Markets abandon 2026 Fed rate cut bets as Middle East tensions and CPI data keep pressure on inflation, with oil prices rising.
Dow Falls as Treasury Yields Surge on Hot Inflation Data
The Dow Jones dropped 0.4% as the 30-year Treasury yield hit 5.023% after April CPI rose 3.8% annually, exceeding expectations and pressuring equities.
Iran War Drives Inflation Surge as New Fed Chair Faces Divided Committee
Core inflation hits 2.8% amid Iran conflict, pressuring incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh with a deeply divided FOMC.
Gilt Yields Surge: 10-Year Hits 5.10% Amid Global Bond Sell-Off
UK 10-year gilt yield jumps 10 bps to 5.10% as global bond markets rout. Analysis of causes, implications for BOE policy, and investor outlook.
Middle East Tensions Reshape Rate Cut Bets
Middle East conflict shifts rate cut expectations, with markets now pricing no cuts in 2026. Original analysis on inflation risks and RBA implications.
Gold Steady at $4,733 as Inflation Data Looms, Digital Gold Narrative Resurfaces
Gold holds near $4,733 amid Middle East tensions and inflation data. Meanwhile, Meta's Zuckerberg revives the digital gold narrative for Bitcoin.
Gold Steadies as Rate Cut Hopes Fade: BofA and Goldman Revise Forecasts
Gold holds steady despite reduced rate cut expectations from BofA and Goldman Sachs. Analysis of market implications and forward outlook.
Platinum Slides 1.6% as Rate Cut Hopes Fade Amid Inflation
Platinum dropped 1.6% to $2,098.25 as rate cut expectations dim and China visit draws focus. Analysis of market drivers and outlook.
Palladium Slips as Rate Cut Hopes Fade and China Talks Loom
Palladium fell 1% amid rising inflation and labor market strength, while markets eye Trump-Xi talks. Original analysis on supply-demand dynamics and industrial demand outlook.
Silver Holds at $86 as Rate Cut Hopes Fade on Inflation
Silver remains flat at $86 despite rate cut delays. Analysis of inflation, labor market, and geopolitical risks shaping the metal's outlook.
Oil Surge on Iran Talks Stalls Gold, Stirs Inflation Fears
Crude oil rallies as US-Iran negotiations falter, fueling inflation concerns and pressuring gold. Analysis of market implications.
Taiwan Talks at Trump-Xi Summit Add Geopolitical Risk to Markets
Trump-Xi meeting to discuss Taiwan, Iran, AI. Geopolitical tensions weigh on gold, lift dollar. Analysis of market implications.
China's Oil Imports Plunge 20% Amid Hormuz Crisis
China's crude imports fell 20% in April as Strait of Hormuz blockade disrupts supply. Expert analysis on energy security and market outlook.
Bitcoin Holds $80K as Gold Wobbles on Iran Oil Fears
Bitcoin stabilizes above $80K ahead of CPI data, while gold fluctuates on oil-driven inflation worries from faltering US-Iran talks.
Lead Prices Rally on Supply Fears and Demand Optimism
Lead prices surge as supply disruptions and demand optimism drive market. Analysis of key factors and future outlook.
Gold Wavers as Oil Spike Fans Inflation Fears
Gold prices see volatile swings as U.S.-Iran talks stall, oil surges, and India urges citizens to curb gold purchases amid trade risks.
Gold Dips on Sticky Inflation, Rate Cut Uncertainty
Gold prices fall as inflation fears and split Fed rate cut forecasts weigh. Original analysis on opportunity cost and geopolitical risks.
Gold Rises on US-Iran Peace Hopes After Strait Clash
Gold prices climb amid optimism over US-Iran peace deal, despite naval clash in Strait of Hormuz.
Iran War Fears Rattle Markets; Gold Rises on Peace Hopes
European stocks fall as Iran conflict stokes inflation fears; gold gains on potential US-Iran peace deal prospects.
Norway's Equinor Sees Iran War Boost; Central Bank Hikes Rates
Norway's Equinor expects Iran war to boost its transition industries, while Norges Bank raises rates to 4.25% amid inflation fears.