Stablecoins gain traction for low-cost cross-border payments, while easing Treasury yields and falling oil prices reshape gold's opportunity cost.
European stocks fell sharply after Norway raised rates to 4.25%, citing Iran war-driven inflation. Gold and oil prices declined on peace deal hopes.
Weekly jobless claims rise as markets weigh Iran conflict, inflation, and Fed rate path ahead of April payrolls data.
Ahead of April's nonfarm payrolls, markets weigh jobless claims and Iran conflict risks.
Gold jumps 2.7% to $4,678.95 on peace hopes and a weaker dollar. Key takeaways include geopolitical shifts, rate cut expectations, and market volatility.
Gold prices jump as dollar eases amid US-Iran deal hopes. Focus shifts to non-farm payrolls for Fed policy clues.
UK inflation hits 3.3% as oil prices soar; Iran peace deal prospects ease inflation fears, boosting gold.
Crude oil prices rose amid Iran war escalation fears, lifting inflation concerns and capping gold gains while dragging global stock markets lower.
Japan intervenes in yen as RBA hikes rates to 4.35% amid persistent inflation. Key takeaways on global central bank actions.
Markets slide on rising oil prices and fragile Middle East truce, while gold rebounds as investors eye interest rate outlook.
Aluminum prices soar due to Iran war, pressuring Ford, Molson Coors, and AB InBev. Wall Street sees softer supply growth ahead.
Rising gasoline prices reignite inflation fears, with consumers cutting consumption 8% year over year as prices surge.
Gold prices fell 2% on Monday as U.S.-Iran tensions boosted the dollar and inflation concerns kept rate hike expectations alive.
Gold prices dipped Monday as inflation concerns and geopolitical risks overshadowed U.S. rate outlook, with investors eyeing Fed cues.
Platinum fell 2.2% on Tuesday amid inflation jitters and potential rate hikes, echoing broader precious metals selloff.
Silver fell 3.5% as uncertainty over rate hikes and inflation jitters weighed on precious metals. Analysts warn of further downside.
Aluminum prices show persistent supply chain cost pressures, with secondary inflation factors like jet fuel and steel maintaining elevated industry expenses.
Gold's traditional role as an inflation hedge faces scrutiny as Bitcoin outperforms it post-crises, while experts debate safe-haven assets amid economic uncertainty.
Silver emerges as a key inflation hedge alongside gold and Bitcoin as experts warn of economic instability and retirement system challenges.
Rising crude oil prices fuel economic fears as markets react to volatility and potential inflationary pressures from energy costs.