Gold Prices Rebound After Sell-Off, Fed Policy in Focus

Precious metals stage a comeback, defying a stronger dollar and easing tensions post-hawkish Fed pick. Jobs data looms.

Golden Gleam

South Korea Inflation Eases To Five-month Low, Hits BOK Target

South Korean consumer inflation fell to a five-month low in January, reaching the central bank's annual target of 2.0%, according to data released Tuesday.The benchmark consumer-pric...

James Whitman

EU Proposals Set To Limit EV Sales From 2035, Says Campaign Group

Electric vehicles are likely to make up 85% of new car sales in the EU from 2035, based on its plans to drop an effective ban on new combustion-engine models, although that share could drop as low as 50%, clean transport advocacy group T&E said.

James Whitman

Central Asia Rewires Its Energy Future, Sidestepping Russia

Central Asia quietly shifts from Russia's energy orbit, engaging Europe while managing China's expanding economic power.

Ukadike Micheal

Trump Backs Powell Probe Amid Fed Nomination Standoff

President Trump endorses a criminal probe into Fed Chair Powell, risking a nominee stalemate and raising concerns for central bank autonomy.

Henry Thompson

Copper Pares Losses as Signs of Dip-Buying Emerge in China

Prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange rose back above 100,000 yuan a ton as the night-trading session got underway at 9 p.m. local time on Monday, after closing down by the daily limit.

Manuel

Dollar Extends Advance to Second Day as Metals Drop, Oil Sinks

The world’s primary reserve currency rose against all of its major peers Monday, and a Bloomberg dollar gauge appreciated about 1.2% over the past two sessions.

Manuel

Global Investors Snap Up US Bonds Despite Weak Dollar

Foreign investors poured into U.S. corporate bonds, defying a weaker dollar thanks to attractive yields and hedging costs.

Michael Ross

Crypto Bill Hinges on White House Stablecoin Talks

The White House is engaging industry leaders on stablecoin yields, aiming to unblock stalled crypto legislation in the Senate.

Natalie Gordon

Trump Unveils Plan for US Critical Minerals Stockpile

The U.S. unveils "Project Vault," a critical mineral reserve, channeling billions to domestic miners to curb reliance on China.

Isaac Bennett

OpenAI is Unsatisfied With Some Nvidia Chips and Looking for Alternatives, Sources say

This decision by OpenAI and others to seek out alternatives in the inference chip market marks a significant test of Nvidia’s AI dominance and comes as the two companies are in ‌investment talks.

Manuel

Banks Bet on Business Loan Boom, Fed Survey Reveals

Banks expect business loan surge, easing standards, favoring AI firms, despite Fed holding rates.

Michael Ross

Ron Paul: The Dollar Is Dying and Gold Proves It

Ron Paul warns the U.S. financial system faces an unprecedented crisis from spiraling debt and dollar erosion; gold's surge signals collapse.

US Treasury Signals Stable Borrowing, Eyes on Refunding

Treasury adjusted Q1 borrowing, projected Q2 needs, drawing market focus to refunding plans and policy shifts.

Damon

Trump's Big Oil Deal with India Hits Market Reality

A US-India trade deal targeting global oil flows faces market realities, challenging its geopolitical aims.

Edward Lawson

Trump's Russia Trade Plan: Peace Deal or High-Risk Gamble?

Trump's Ukraine peace plan touts U.S.-Russia trade for stability. Experts warn this 'goldmine' view is a risky, flawed illusion.

James Riley

Crypto Market Volatility Triggers $2.5 Billion in Bitcoin Liquidations

Thin ‌weekend liquidity also exacerbated downward moves over the weekend, Bitfinex analysts said in a Monday research report.

Manuel

Gold's Shock Sell-Off: Is the Bull Market Over?

Gold and silver experienced a historic plunge, yet analysts widely predict new record highs later this year.

Golden Gleam

US-India Trade Deal Pivots on Oil and Tariffs

US and India inked an energy-centric trade deal, shifting India from Russian to American oil, impacting global dynamics.

Thomas

Venezuela's Oil Overhaul: Worker Hopes Face Reality

U.S.-backed oil reforms in Venezuela spark mixed worker reactions, weighing recovery hopes against deep skepticism.

Isaac Bennett