Gold prices climb amid optimism over US-Iran peace deal, despite naval clash in Strait of Hormuz.
European stocks fall as Iran conflict stokes inflation fears; gold gains on potential US-Iran peace deal prospects.
Norway's Equinor expects Iran war to boost its transition industries, while Norges Bank raises rates to 4.25% amid inflation fears.
The Federal Reserve keeps policy on hold as the economy remains resilient, with Treasury yields rising and precious metals mixed.
Treasury yields climbed on May 7, 2026, as an Iran peace plan spurred risk-on sentiment, pushing the 10-year yield to 4.386% and the 2-year yield to 3.909%.
US jobless claims decline, signaling a strong labor market despite geopolitical tensions. Economists weigh in on the data.
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.
Upcoming non-farm payrolls data will test if the economy remains resilient enough to keep Fed policy on hold or if a softening labor market could revive rate cut bets.
Key employment report this week could test Fed's policy stance, with potential implications for rate cuts amid softening labor market.
RBA raises rates, AUD climbs; Coinbase launches SMSF crypto support for Australian retirees.
April nonfarm payrolls report due Friday could shift Fed rate cut expectations as safe-haven demand firms.
The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF fell 76 bps amid negative options action. Gold and oil remain hot trades.
Gold prices fell 2% on Monday as U.S.-Iran tensions boosted the dollar and inflation concerns kept rate hike expectations alive.
Tether's gold-backed token XAUt hits $3B market cap as investors seek safe havens amid Fed rate uncertainty.
The VIX shows signs of relief as the Federal Reserve's interest rate path remains constrained into late 2026, with market volatility easing despite ongoing economic uncertainties.
The Dow Jones dropped nearly 2% as the Nasdaq tumbled 4.3%. We analyze the market turmoil and offer original insights on volatility.