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Here’s our gold investment basics for beginners to help you with a confident gold-selling experience. Read on. If you’re thinking about selling gold for the first time, it can feel a bit confusing. You walk in with a chain or a ring, and suddenly the conversation shifts to purity, weight, market rates, and testing methods. None of this is complicated once you are aware of the basic gold trading terminology and gold selling terms properly. And once you understand a few basics, you’ll feel far more confident about what your gold is actually worth. To help you have a seamless,…
Rabobank strategists assess how the US and Israel’s war against Iran could affect China. They note higher Oil and gas prices and global cost-push inflation, but argues China’s inflation is unlikely to force PBOC tightening. However, Rabobank cuts China’s 2026 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) forecast to 4.5%, with higher inflation and unemployment expected.War-driven shocks and China’s resilience”Oil and gas prices have shot up and have remained extremely volatile since the start of the US and Israel’s war against Iran, leading to upside inflation risks globally.””China has been well prepared for oil supply disruptions and could partially make up for the…
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Gold prices in Australia have surged over the past year. By early 2026, spot gold hit historic highs – around A$7,325/oz (Jan 2026) – up ~64% in 2025. Such high levels make many wonder if it’s the right moment to sell. This analysis provides a 2026 market snapshot (with up-to-date AUD figures), examines short-term outlook and drivers (inflation, interest rates, currency, geopolitics, demand), and offers practical guidance on selling now vs waiting. We compare selling jewellery vs bullion, break down how buyers calculate your payout (with a worked AUD example), and give tips for the best deal. The report also…
Why Timing Matters in Trading Trading Day Time is one of the most overlooked factors in trading, it can play a critical role in determining success or failure. When traders ignore timing, they often find themselves reacting to the market instead of controlling their positions. This can lead to unnecessary risk and poor decision-making. Understanding how time affects your trades can help you stay in control, reduce exposure, and build a more disciplined trading strategy. How Ignoring Time Increases Trading Risk Failing to consider timing can force you into difficult situations where your only choices are to either accept…
Oil futures moved higher late Thursday while stock-index futures were little changed after the U.S. and Iran exchanged fire in the Persian Gulf, and after a federal court struck down President Donald Trump’s backup tariff plan.
Here’s your guide to choosing between a jeweller and a gold buyer so you can make the right call based on what truly works for you. Read on. If you’ve got old jewellery sitting in a drawer, chances are you’ve thought about selling it at some point. Maybe it’s broken, maybe it’s out of style, or maybe you just need some extra cash. That’s when the big question comes up: Should you go to a jeweller or a gold buyer? Both options are common in Australia, but they work quite differently. Once you understand how each one values your gold,…
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is inching lower after registering modest gains in the previous day and trading around 98.20 during the Asian hours on Friday.The Greenback softens amid improving market sentiment driven by the de-escalation of renewed tensions in the Middle East. Separate statements from Israel and Iran suggested that hostilities have, for the time being, subsided. US President Donald Trump also stated that the ceasefire between the US and Iran remains intact.The US military launched strikes on the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas and…
Are companies adding more workers after an unusually weak stretch of hiring? The jury is out, but signs of recovery in the labor market are emerging.
OPEC+ (SUN): Focus is on the 3rd May meeting after the UAE’s formal exit, effective 1st May, removed a key producer from quota constraints and weakened cohesion within the group. The remaining “OPEC-7” are expected to proceed with a modest June output increase of about 188k bpd, scaled down from about 206k bpd to reflect the UAE’s removal, though the move is largely symbolic given Strait of Hormuz disruptions that are limiting actual export capacity. The core objective is to signal “business as usual” and maintain credibility despite structural cracks. There is still a non-zero risk of a pause if…