Category : Markets


Gold Hits Record $5,000, Analysts Eye $5,500 Peak

Gold prices have surged past $5,000 an ounce, setting a new record. Analysts attribute this to global uncertainties, central bank buying, and forecast potential peaks of $5,500 later this year.

Asian Shares Dip as Yen Rises Against Dollar

Asian stock markets mostly declined on Monday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 dropping sharply as the yen strengthened against the U.S. dollar, impacting major exporters. Other regional indices showed mixed movements amid ongoing trade policy uncertainties.

FTSE 100 Rises After Trump Drops Greenland Tariff Threat

The FTSE 100 closed slightly higher on Thursday, gaining 0.1% after US President Donald Trump withdrew tariff threats over Greenland. The index underperformed European peers amid weakness in mining, energy, and defence stocks.

Trump's Fed Control Could Force RBA Rate Cuts

Experts warn that if Donald Trump gains control over the US Federal Reserve, the RBA may be compelled to slash interest rates to counter a surging Australian dollar, risking inflation.

Pound Rises as US Tariff Threats Spark Dollar Sell-Off

The pound has recorded its strongest two-day gain since December as investors flee the US dollar following Donald Trump's tariff threats over Greenland. Sterling climbed 0.8% while the euro outperformed, reaching its highest level since November.

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