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Gold nears $5,000 per ounce as global instability drives safe-haven demand

Gold futures contract GCG26 is approaching the significant $5,000 psychological milestone, propelled by escalating geopolitical tensions and mounting concerns regarding the institutional independence of the Federal Reserve. The precious metal continues to serve as the primary global hedge against systemic risk.

23 Jan 2026, 06:34

S&P 500 slides as US-EU tensions and Fed independence concerns grow

The S&P 500 index has retreated by more than 2%, driven by mounting anxieties regarding the Federal Reserve’s institutional autonomy and intensifying geopolitical friction between the United States and European nations.

21 Jan 2026, 03:24

DAX retreats on escalating US–European trade and geopolitical risks

The German DAX-40 index has declined following a surge in US–European trade tensions sparked by the Greenland dispute. Potential US tariff impositions have prompted the European Union to consider robust commercial retaliatory measures.

20 Jan 2026, 04:48

EU industrial production and German GDP exhibit strength, but Euro declines

Year-on-year industrial production in the European Union (EU) surpassed analysts’ forecasts, while Germany’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) returned to growth in 2025.

16 Jan 2026, 04:55

Oil market structural shifts, geopolitics, and technical outlook

The global oil market entering 2026 is shaped by long-term structural changes in production shares, evolving geopolitical risks, and increasingly technical-driven price behavior. OPEC’s declining production share and its implications for price-setting power, the constrained impact of Iranian and Venezuelan oil on global balances due to quality and logistical limitations.

15 Jan 2026, 13:05

Brent crude recovers to $65 as geopolitical risk premium rises

The Brent futures contract closed with an appreciation of 2.5%, accumulating an increase of approximately 9% over the past week. This recovery is primarily attributed to the escalation of global geopolitical tensions.

14 Jan 2026, 04:25

Gold tops $4,500 as Fed independence concerns rise

Gold futures again closed at record highs as a relevant combination of geopolitical risk and questions over the Federal Reserve’s independence drove safe-haven demand.

13 Jan 2026, 03:18

S&P 500 reaches new record high amidst divergent employment data

US Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) decelerated slightly in December, while the unemployment rate showed a marginal improvement. Market participants interpreted these updates positively, perceiving the cooling of the labour sector as a "controlled moderation." Consequently, the S&P 500 maintained its long-term bullish momentum, as investors remain optimistic regarding the resilience of the US economy despite prevailing geopolitical and commercial uncertainties.

10 Jan 2026, 04:54

Euro-Dollar’s $1.20 test is still on the table — but the euro needs proof

A move in euro-dollar toward $1.20 and beyond remains a plausible 2026 scenario, but the market is not paying up for it yet. The pair’s sticky trade around $1.18 is signaling fading dollar-bear conviction and an absence of a clean euro catalyst. To unlock the next leg higher, traders likely need economic validation — a clearer euro-area growth turn, a supportive relative-rate story, or a structural tailwind tied to fiscal integration.

9 Jan 2026, 09:22

Dow Jones corrects amid soft labour data, yet bullish momentum persists

The Dow Jones Index (DJI) closed marginally lower following a series of mixed economic releases; however, the index maintains its long-term bullish trajectory. While the manufacturing sector remains in contraction, the services sector continues to demonstrate resilience. Despite softening labour market indicators, investor sentiment is buoyed by expectations for the Q4 earnings season and the potential for monetary easing should official employment figures continue to weaken.

8 Jan 2026, 03:39