As 2025 winds down, the U.S. central bank is staring at a tough decision. On one hand, inflation remains a concern. On the other, hiring and job creation are losing steam. That tension make…
The US central bank, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), is in a bind. Prices are climbing — inflation hasn’t gone away — while at the same time hiring is slowing sharply, and lots of…
On November 28, 2025, trading around the world froze — not because of a crash, or a policy shock, but because a data center literally overheated. The CME Group, the world’s largest operator…
Most economists now expect Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to lower its main interest rate from 5.50% to 5.25% at its December 5 meeting — and keep it there through 2026. 📉 Why the Cut Looks …
A growing number of financial strategists are raising a clear warning: relying too heavily on the US dollar and traditional paper assets may no longer offer the stability investors expect. …
What’s the Forecast? Bank of America now predicts gold will average around $4,538 per ounce in 2026, with a possible stretch to $5,000 per ounce , assuming current macro-tailwinds persist…
The world is leaning in. Diplomatic pressure is building around a possible U.S.-sponsored peace framework for Russia and Ukraine — and investors are not just watching, they’re positioning. …
Swiss bank UBS has raised its mid-2026 target for gold to US $4,500 per ounce , up from a prior forecast of $4,200. The bank says the supporting factors behind gold’s remarkable 2025 run re…
What’s Going On The biggest foreign buyer of U.S. Treasuries is showing signs of stepping back from its role. For decades, one nation held a commanding share of American debt, helping stab…
Bitcoin recently fell under the $85,000 threshold, marking a sharp retreat after climbing into the $90,000–$92,000 range. Analysts say the drop reflects a blend of macroeconomic headwinds, …
Gold’s recent momentum hit a speed bump after the U.S. released a stronger-than-expected jobs report, reinforcing the view that the Fed may hold off on cutting interest rates. Investors, wh…
Global central banks are not just buying gold. They’re doubling down on it — even as the metal hits record highs. This isn’t a minor shift. It signals a major reset in how reserve managers…
In a catch-up report delayed by prior government disruptions, the U.S. Labor Department says the economy added 119,000 jobs in September — higher than many economists predicted. Meanwhile,…
Christopher Bessent — a political ally to former President Donald Trump — has suggested that if Trump returns to power, he might push to oust Jerome Powell and reshape the Federal Reserve’s…
Goldman Sachs is calling it: among rare earth miners, one stands out. The firm initiated coverage on MP Materials Corporation (ticker: MP) with a Buy rating and a price target of $77 , ci…
China kept its benchmark lending rates unchanged for the sixth month in November 2025, holding the one-year LPR at 3.0 percent and the five-year at 3.5 percent. The decision came despite sl…
What the Minutes Showed 1. Balance Sheet Run-Down to End by December 1 The Fed officials agreed that they will end the quantitative tightening (QT) — the process of shrinking the Fed’s bo…
Silver, long known as the “poor man’s gold,” has had a standout year. It’s up about 74% year-to-date in 2025. Despite this, it still trades well below its inflation-adjusted peak from 19…
Bitcoin has slipped under the $90,000 mark, snapping the confidence that carried it through its record-breaking surge earlier this year. What looked like unstoppable momentum has turned int…
The Big Picture Global financial markets are in a state of flux. Equities are showing mixed signals, the U.S. dollar is easing, and gold is recovering as investors weigh economic data, m…
The Gist After a record-setting 43-day federal government shutdown, critical U.S. economic data are finally set to return. The backlog and delays mean the next few releases matter more tha…
