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Gold surges on US tariff concerns and economic pressure on the Fed

The gold futures contract (GCG26) advanced by more than 3% as a confluence of factors drove investors and hedgers toward safe-haven assets. This rally reflects heightened market anxiety regarding new trade barriers and shifting expectations for US monetary policy.

24 Feb 2026, 01:43

DAX rises amid expansion in manufacturing PMI

The DAX index appreciated by 0.87% following the release of the HCOB Manufacturing PMI, which indicated an expansion for the first time since June 2022. This development suggests a potential recovery in German industrial activity.

21 Feb 2026, 04:03

Brent hits six-month high on US-Iran tensions, falling inventories

The Brent crude futures contract has reached its highest level in six months, propelled by escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran. Market prices were further supported by a significant and unexpected contraction in US crude oil inventories, signalling a tightening global supply-demand balance.

20 Feb 2026, 05:56

Yen falls against US dollar despite strong export figure

The Japanese yen depreciated against the US dollar despite the release of trade data showing that year-on-year exports reached their strongest performance since late 2022. Faced with significant tariff pressures from the United States, Japanese industries have strategically diversified their international trade routes to mitigate bilateral volatility.

19 Feb 2026, 03:34

Euro signals uncertainty against US dollar amid dip in economic sentiment

The Euro area’s ZEW Economic Sentiment Index recorded a marginal decline in its February reading, falling short of market expectations. The EUR/USD pair has exhibited a period of indecision, trading within a symmetrical triangle chart pattern.

18 Feb 2026, 04:00

OPEC+ April dilemma

Global petroleum production has steadily climbed since 2023 and is projected to push toward 110 million barrels per day by late 2027. This surge isn't just coming from the Middle East. The Americas specifically the U.S., Brazil, Guyana, and Canada are pumping massive volumes of crude, completely offsetting natural declines elsewhere.

17 Feb 2026, 13:53

Pound signals market uncertainty ahead of UK inflation data

Market analysts anticipate a significant deceleration in the UK inflation rate, from 3.4% to 3.0%, in the upcoming data release scheduled for Wednesday, 18 February. Investors are closely monitoring these figures to gauge potential shifts in the Bank of England’s (BoE) monetary policy trajectory. Consequently, the British pound is exhibiting signs of market indecision, currently trading within a consolidative triangle pattern.

17 Feb 2026, 01:57

Dow Jones retreats amid emerging signs of softer US spending

During the current week, relevant US consumption indicators have exhibited nascent signs of weakness, weighing on the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Despite the index having recently achieved new historical highs, it has retreated as broader economic and commercial anxieties begin to permeate the market sentiment.

13 Feb 2026, 05:30

Copper from tariff fears to structural demand

US warehouses are overflowing with copper, and the world’s biggest buyer (China) is closing up shop for the holidays. In a normal cycle, prices would crash. Instead, mining stocks are ripping higher.

12 Feb 2026, 13:26

US dollar index reflects market uncertainty amid resilient jobs report

The US Dollar Index (DXY) closed the trading session with a "Doji" candlestick pattern, typically indicative of indecision within the market. Although January’s US employment data revealed notable resilience, market participants remain cautious, seeking further evidence of a sustained labour market recovery following a period of steady deterioration over the last four years.

12 Feb 2026, 04:11