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By Ahmad Assiri, Research Strategist at Pepperstone The driver for both gold and silver is a combination of macro acceptance of higher prices and renewed geopolitical and policy-related risks that is quietly attracting demand for metals. On the macro side, an anticipated softer dollar is proving supportive, with markets pricing…

By Rania Gule, Senior Market Analyst at XS.com – MENA In my view, silver reaching the $70 per ounce level is not merely a fleeting price move or a market exaggeration driven by speculation. Rather, it represents a clear manifestation of a new phase of compounded anxiety dominating global markets.…

By Antonio Di Giacomo, Senior Market Analyst at XS.com Crude oil prices started the week on an upward move, reflecting increased risk aversion within energy markets. Brent crude rose more than 2.20% to $62.16 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) climbed by a similar margin to around $58.13. The…

By Frank Walbaum, Market Analyst at Naga Gold surged on Monday, setting a new all-time high as geopolitical risks have intensified further, underpinning safe-haven demand. In Eastern Europe, prospects for a ceasefire appear increasingly remote despite ongoing diplomatic efforts. In the Middle East, tensions remain elevated. Meanwhile, frictions between the…

By Maria Agustina Patti, Financial Markets Strategist Consultant to Exness The US dollar edged slightly lower on Monday after three consecutive sessions of gains, though downside momentum could remain limited as Treasury yields held broadly stable across the curve. The 10-year yield hovered near 4.16%, providing a degree of support…

By Mindaugas Suklevicius – Founder and Fund Manager at HF Quarters Europe is entering a period of historic wealth transition. Over the coming years, trillions of euros are expected to change hands, reshaping control, decision making, and governance within family offices by 2030. Yet many families remain underprepared. Globally, only…

By Samer Hasn, Senior Market Analyst at XS.com Gold surged to $4420 / Oz for the first time, extending a rally after a period of corrective and sideway moves. The move unfolded as geopolitical risk resurfaced and positioning shifted decisively toward safety, even as traditional headwinds from bond market failed…

By Bas Kooijman, CEO and Asset Manager of DHF Capital S.A U.S. equity markets closed the final full trading week of the year with mixed performance, reflecting a balance between economic uncertainty and easing inflation pressures. Smaller companies underperformed, with the Russell 2000 declining, while technology-heavy indexes showed modest resilience.…

By Rania Gule, Senior Market Analyst at XS.com – MENA The rebound seen in the S&P 500 after four consecutive sessions of losses, trading around the 6,774 level, points to more than just a short-term technical move. In my view, it reflects a gradual shift in investor sentiment toward the…

By Milad Azar, Market Analyst at XTB MENA Gold traded in a range near record highs on Friday and is set to close a second consecutive week in positive territory. The metal remained broadly unchanged as investors reacted to the mixed data released yesterday. While US inflation data came in…