January delivered the kind of mix investors and policymakers have been looking for: inflation cooled even as the labor market kept adding jobs. The US consumer price index rose 0.2% in January and was up 2.4% from a year earlier, while core inflation (which strips out food and energy) rose 0.3% on the month and
The meteoric rise of artificial intelligence, which once propelled markets to record highs, has hit a wall of skepticism. In early February 2026, a sharp sell-off rippled through global exchanges as the narrative shifted from “AI as a savior” to “AI as a disruptor.” This volatility was primarily triggered by two factors: a massive spike
Progress around key crypto legislations in the US remains stuck in limbo, effectively capping price action as institutional capital remains on the sidelines. After a year of blistering gains that saw Bitcoin soar from under $70,000 to an all-time high of $126,000 in October, the flagship crypto has crashed to multi-month lows. Bitcoin’s rally last
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
Gold prices drifted lower in Asian trade on Tuesday, snapping a two-day positive streak for the precious metal. Experts believe that the market lacked strong follow-through selling, and demand from central banks has created a floor for the prices. Even though gold prices fell on Tuesday, the yellow metal remained above the psychologically-crucial level of
At current levels, gold reflects both fear-driven flows and structural repricing with a move towards $6,000 looks realistic in the near future, says B2PRIME Group’s Eugenia Mykuliak. Invezz spoke with Mykuliak, founder and executive director of B2PRIME Group, a global financial services provider for institutional and professional clients, in an exclusive interview to discuss price
Gold and silver prices were in the red on Tuesday as investors remained on the edge before the release of a string of key US economic data. Over the past week, precious metals have experienced significant volatility, as prices retreated from all-time highs due to a combination of profit-taking and excessively bullish positioning. Meanwhile, oil
Gold and silver prices increased on Wednesday as US Treasury bond yields dropped after the release of data showing that retail sales growth had stalled in December. The stalled growth suggested a weakening economy, which precedes the release of key jobs data. Precious metals like gold tend to be supported by lower US yields. This