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Sterling's path to 1.40: plausible scenario or wishful thinking?

Sterling's path to 1.40: plausible scenario or wishful thinking?

Sterling could reach 1.38–1.40 if Fed easing outpaces BoE cuts, UK fiscal credibility improves, and global risk appetite holds. But sticky UK inflation or weaker UK growth could derail this narrow bullish path.

Adam

Gold and Silver Shine as Treasury Risks Mount

Gold and Silver Shine as Treasury Risks Mount

Silver’s breakout above $60 and rising gold momentum reflect a rotation away from Treasuries, which are weakening amid political, legal and Fed-independence risks. Term premium is rising, signaling fast-shifting haven dynamics.

Adam

Stocks Slump As Wall Street Awaits Fed Decision, Powell Speech

Stocks Slump As Wall Street Awaits Fed Decision, Powell Speech

US equities slid Wednesday as traders brace for a widely anticipated quarter-point rate cut later in the session, along with projections from officials on the trajectory of monetary policy.

Justin

The Fed decision is expected to feature a rate cut and a lot more. Here's what to expect

The Fed decision is expected to feature a rate cut and a lot more. Here's what to expect

The Fed is expected to deliver a “hawkish cut,” lowering rates while signaling caution about future easing. A divided committee, mixed labor and inflation data, and updated projections will shape Powell’s message.

Adam

Online Post Of California Students Forming 'human Swastika' Sparks Outrage

Online Post Of California Students Forming 'human Swastika' Sparks Outrage

A photo of eight high school students forming a "human swastika" on a California football field went viral online last week, spurring an outcry from the Jewish community and political leaders across Silicon Valley.

Justin

Bank Of Canada Maintains Policy Rate At 2¼%

Bank Of Canada Maintains Policy Rate At 2¼%

The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%.

James Whitman

Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rate at 2.25% Amid ’structural Adjustment’

Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rate at 2.25% Amid ’structural Adjustment’

The Bank of Canada maintained its target for the overnight rate at 2.25% on Wednesday, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%.

Glendon

Euro Set to Walk The Walk in 2026

Euro Set to Walk The Walk in 2026

The euro has had a solid year, and analysts at Bank of America Securities stay bullish on the single currency into 2026, seeing a much lower bar for upside European surprises when comp...

Michelle

Gold vs. Bitcoin: How Silver’s Breakout Signals a Major Market Rotation

Gold vs. Bitcoin: How Silver’s Breakout Signals a Major Market Rotation

Central banks’ heavy gold buying and silver’s breakout signal a major rotation toward hard assets. Precious metals strengthen as Bitcoin loses momentum, with ratios showing capital shifting from speculative crypto toward real-asset hedges.

Adam

Just 0.001% Hold Three Times the Wealth of Poorest Half of Humanity, Report Finds

Just 0.001% Hold Three Times the Wealth of Poorest Half of Humanity, Report Finds

Data from World Inequality Report also showed top 10% of income-earners earn more than the other 90%

Warren Takunda

Silver Powers Past $60 as Speculators Ride Upside Momentum

Silver Powers Past $60 as Speculators Ride Upside Momentum

Silver surged above $60/oz to record highs, driven by supply tightness and speculation on Fed easing. Heavy ETF inflows and retail momentum fuel the rally, though analysts warn prices look overextended.

Adam

US Labour Costs Growth Slows in Third Quarter

US Labour Costs Growth Slows in Third Quarter

US labour costs increased slightly less than expected in the third quarter as a softening labour market curbed wage growth, which bodes well for services inflation.

Glendon

Fed decision ahead; Oracle, Adobe to report - what’s moving markets

Fed decision ahead; Oracle, Adobe to report - what’s moving markets

U.S. futures were steady as markets awaited a “hawkish cut” from the Fed. Trump prepares final Fed Chair interviews, while Oracle and Adobe earnings will spotlight AI strategy amid cooling enthusiasm.

Adam

The Great Income Squeeze Begins As Fed Spells End To Easy Yields

The Great Income Squeeze Begins As Fed Spells End To Easy Yields

In recent years, investors were paid handsomely to play it safe. Short-term US Treasuries offered yields above 5% — a rare chance to earn solid returns without locking up capital or chasing risk.

Samantha Luan

Silver’s Record Run Fueled by Possible Fed Shake-Up and Tariff Fears

Silver’s Record Run Fueled by Possible Fed Shake-Up and Tariff Fears

Silver prices have roughly doubled this year, climbing over $60 an ounce, pushed up by a supply deficit, tariff uncertainty, and expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.

Warren Takunda

A Hawkish Final Fed Rate Cut, Or A Signal of More to Come?

A Hawkish Final Fed Rate Cut, Or A Signal of More to Come?

For the fourth straight meeting, the Federal Reserve's policymaking panel is expected to have a divided vote on borrowing costs Wednesday, showcasing the challenge that outgoing Chair Jerome Powell will have in offering some sort of outlook for where the US central bank is heading in 2026.

Michelle

Oil Steadies After Two-Day Drop With Glut Concerns to the Fore

Oil Steadies After Two-Day Drop With Glut Concerns to the Fore

Oil stabilized after a two-day slide, pressured by global oversupply and record U.S. output. Brent hovered near $62 as inventories tightened but fuel stocks rose, with markets awaiting IEA and OPEC outlooks.

Adam

Yen edges up after three-day losing streak, Fed meeting in focus

Yen edges up after three-day losing streak, Fed meeting in focus

The yen steadied after a three-day slide as markets awaited the Fed’s expected rate cut and the BOJ’s likely hike next week. The dollar softened, the euro firmed on hawkish ECB signals, and Antipodean currencies gained.

Adam

Federal Reserve Likely to Cut Rates, May Signal Just One More Reduction Next Year

Federal Reserve Likely to Cut Rates, May Signal Just One More Reduction Next Year

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates for a third straight meeting, bringing rates to about 3.6%, but the real focus is on Jerome Powell’s guidance for 2026 as the Fed faces missing economic data, internal divisions, and an incoming Trump-appointed chair likely to push for cheaper borrowing.

Warren Takunda

Russia Seeks to Deepen Trade, Economic Cooperation With Malaysia, Says Ambassador

Russia Seeks to Deepen Trade, Economic Cooperation With Malaysia, Says Ambassador

Russia is seeking to deepen trade and economic cooperation with Malaysia, particularly in the electronics and semiconductor sectors, which Moscow considers strategically important amid global supply-chain shifts.

Glendon

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