Asian equities, cryptocurrencies, and precious metals came under renewed pressure on Friday as investors pulled back from risk assets, rattled by technology-sector weakness, credit concerns in Southeast Asia, and fresh signs of slowing momentum in the US economy. Markets across the region reflected a cautious tone, while volatility spilled into commodities and digital assets, underscoring
A volatile week for precious metals is ending on a slightly positive note, with gold and silver logging small gains. Simmering geopolitical tensions and increasing safe-haven demand boosted gold prices on Friday. Meanwhile, oil prices saw a modest increase on Friday, following reports from Iran’s foreign minister indicating that discussions between Iran and the US
Gold prices reclaimed the psychologically crucial level of $5,000 per ounce on Monday as economic data from the weekend boosted sentiment. A weaker dollar against a basket of major currencies lifted prices as it makes commodities priced in the greenback cheaper for overseas buyers. Gold experienced a surge, moving beyond the significant $5,000 level during
Gold prices reclaimed the $5,000 per ounce mark on Monday as the dollar slipped against a basket of major currencies. Silver prices also surged more than 6% to trade around $82 per ounce. The white metal is gaining interest from reflation trades, driven by political developments in Japan and continuous US monetary easing expectations. Oil
Coinbase stock price continued its strong downward trend this year, reaching its lowest level since April last year. COIN dropped to $166, down by 62% from its all-time high. This article explores what to expect as the stock continues its downward momentum. Coinbase stock has crashed amid the ongoing crypto sell-off COIN stock price continued
The Bank of England opted to keep its benchmark interest rate at 3.75% on Thursday, meeting market forecasts but revealing a deeply divided Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) as the decision was marked by a narrow 5-4 split. Despite the hold, the central bank signaled that a further reduction is likely in the coming months, provided
The European Central Bank (ECB) kept interest rates unchanged on Thursday, signalling confidence that inflation will stabilise over time even as recent data show price pressures easing. The decision, which was widely anticipated by markets, reflects a cautious approach shaped as much by global uncertainty as by domestic economic trends. Policymakers left their core policy
The Snap stock price crashed to a record low and flipped a crucial support level for the first time ever. It dropped to an all-time low of $5.9 after the company published its financial results and launched a large share buyback, a sign that the management expects it to rebound. Snap launches a share buyback
Alphabet stock (NASDAQ: GOOGL) plunged over 7% in the pre-market trading on Thursday, despite beating revenue and profit estimates for the fourth quarter. The sharp sell-off came despite some impressive milestones like cloud and search firing and annual sales topping 400 billion dollars for the first time. The investor caution began once executives unveiled a
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week, highlighting short-term disruptions from severe winter weather even as the broader labour market continues to show signs of resilience. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits increased by 22,000 to a seasonally adjusted 231,000 in the week ended January 31,