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“Gold is doing what gold does best — acting as a barometer of uncertainty.” — James Wilson, CEO of Alchemy Resources, on how global economic and geopolitical uncertainty continues to push investors toward gold. Gold and silver prices in Australia in 2026 have started on a strong note. In just the first few weeks of January, prices have moved higher, catching the attention of investors and Australians in Brisbane. Many people are asking what is driving this rise and how long it will continue. The simple answer is uncertainty. Around the world, there are still concerns about inflation, high government…
Deutsche Bank analysts report that Euro Area activity is slowing, with the composite PMI dropping to a 10‑month low while still just above the 50 expansion threshold. They emphasize that survey details point to rising input prices, suggesting renewed inflation pressures. Markets responded by increasing the implied probability of an ECB rate hike at the April meeting.Growth cools while pricing gauges spike”In the meantime, yesterday also brought the flash PMIs for March, which showed that the global economy was clearly slowing under the impact of the Middle East conflict. For instance, the Euro Area composite PMI was down to a…
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Receiving gold or silver through inheritance, whether it’s jewellery, coins, or bullion, can feel like uncovering something valuable that’s been tucked away for years. At the same time, it can raise plenty of questions in your mind. With different types of items, varying purity levels, and constantly moving prices, it’s not always obvious what should be sold and what might be worth holding onto. Taking the time to properly understand what you’ve been left with can make the whole process far less overwhelming and help you make a sensible choice. Understanding the Basics of Gold and Silver Value Before making…
The Euro (EUR) recovers modestly against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, helping EUR/USD trim part of its earlier losses as the Greenback pulls back slightly from intraday highs following the latest S&P Global Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) release.At the time of writing, the pair trades near 1.1590, down about 0.20% on the day after hitting an intraday low of 1.1567. Meanwhile, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback’s value against a basket of six major currencies, is holding near 99.30 after easing from around 99.50.The latest PMI releases, the first since the escalation of the Middle East…
Global oil prices edged higher in after-hours trading Monday to recoup portion of the nearly 11% lost during the regular session, as traders geared up for what’s likely to be another day driven by developments in the Iran conflict.
The NZD/USD pair is trading near the 0.5860 price region at the start of the Asian session, having receded almost half its intraday gains late in the American session.The earlier gains came amid a boost in global risk appetite, which rose after Donald Trump signaled a potential de-escalation of tensions with Iran, stating that talks show “major points of agreement” and expressing hopes for a meeting soon. The headlines reduced demand for safe-haven assets and supported risk-sensitive currencies like the Kiwi.On the US side, the US Dollar Index (DXY) is trading below the 100.00 mark at 99.10, as investors reassess…
U.S. stock-index futures bounced between slight losses and gains on Sunday night, as new threats of escalation from both President Donald Trump and Iran threatened to intensify the conflict roiling the Persian Gulf region.
MON: Italian Judicial Referendum, Japanese CPI (Feb) TUE: BoJ Minutes (Jan), EZ/UK/US Flash PMIs (Mar) WED: Riksbank Minutes, ECB Wage Tracker, UK Inflation (Feb), German Ifo Survey (Mar), US Durable Goods (Feb) THU: Norges Bank Policy Announcement, German GfK Consumer Confidence (Apr) FRI: UK Retail Sales (Feb), Moody’s on Italy JAPANESE CPI (MON): National CPI for February is due on 23 March at 23:30 GMT (24 March 08:30 JST). Headline inflation eased to 1.5% Y/Y in January, its lowest since March 2022 and below the BoJ’s 2% target. The BoJ held its policy rate at 0.75% on 19 March, with…
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