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Gold hits record High as Fed policy and ETF demand drive rally

Gold reached record levels, surpassing $4,400 per ounce, a milestone that underscores growing investor interest and a mix of economic and geopolitical factors. This rally is being driven by several intertwined trends, with expectations around U.S. Federal Reserve policy and strong inflows into gold-backed ETFs playing central roles.

Japanese yen softens despite BoJ’s restrictive policy shift

The Bank of Japan (BoJ) has adopted a restrictive monetary policy stance by raising interest rates to their highest level in three decades. Despite this hawkish pivot and the central bank’s reaffirmed commitment to its primary mandate of price stability, the Japanese Yen experienced notable volatility following the announcement.

Nikkei hits new highs as markets reprice Japan’s policy

Japan’s Nikkei index has climbed to new historic highs, reflecting renewed investor confidence in the country’s economic outlook. The rally has been supported by a combination of strong corporate earnings, shareholder-friendly reforms, and a weaker yen that continues to boost export-oriented companies.

Silver sets record high amid rising demand factors

Silver futures contract has reached a new historical high amidst a confluence of factors where investors, producers, hedgers, and speculators are actively seeking the precious metal.

Brent prices hit lowest level since March 2021 amid demand fears

Updated employment data in the United States has signalled that Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) and unemployment rate indicators have been negatively impacted by a combination of factors, including immigration challenges, increasing AI automation, and reduced government spending. Consequently, concerns over global oil demand have intensified.

Tesla nears record high despite overvaluation concerns

Tesla is approaching its record high amidst a constant growth rate in the company’s revenue; however, relative valuation analysis signals that price ratios remain at elevated levels.

Russell 2000 breaks out as investors rotate into risk assets

The Russell 2000 Index, a key benchmark for U.S. small-cap stocks, has been making significant moves lately, hitting fresh highs and drawing renewed attention from market watchers. Unlike the large-cap bias of indexes like the S&P 500, Russell 2000 tends to outperform when investors rotate into higher-risk, higher-reward assets, a dynamic that closely mirrors behavior in risk markets including cryptocurrency.

Nasdaq slips despite strong YoY gains from Broadcom and Oracle

The Nasdaq index closed with losses despite significant year-on-year revenue growth from Broadcom and Oracle—two prominent AI-related companies.

Gold nears record high after Fed rate cut

Gold prices have regained bullish momentum following the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision, wherein the central bank reduced its benchmark interest rate and signalled the possibility of further cuts in the coming year.

Nasdaq approaches record high following Fed rate cut

The Nasdaq index closed with gains following the Federal Reserve's decision to cut its benchmark interest rate, edging closer to its historical peak and maintaining its long-term bullish trend.