By Samer Hasn, Senior Market Analyst at XS.com Oil prices increased modestly for the second consecutive day, with WTI and Brent crude attempting to stabilize above $58 and $61 per barrel, respectively. The increase in oil prices comes amid multiple signals of escalating geopolitical tensions across several regions, which could…
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Global Stock Markets in December 2025: Year-End Rally Faces Regional Divergence
December 2025 marked a mixed close for global equity markets, with developed economies largely ending the year on a positive note, while several emerging markets witnessed consolidation amid year-end profit booking and thin trading volumes. Lower liquidity, institutional rebalancing, and valuation concerns shaped market behaviour across regions. The month reinforced…
Continue ReadingGold Price Outlook for Q1 2026: A Phase of Correction and Accumulation or the Continuation of a Long-Term Bullish Trend
By Linh Tran, Market Analyst at XS.com Gold experienced a highly volatile year in 2025, repeatedly setting new record highs, and as of the current date (December 30, 2025), gold prices have risen by nearly 66% since the beginning of the year. The rally over most of the past year…
Continue ReadingMetals market comment on behalf of Ahmad Assiri
By Ahmad Assiri, Research Strategist at Pepperstone Precious metals came under pressure following yesterday’s aggressive sell off. Gold fell by more than 5%, while silver experienced more than double that volatility. The speed of the correction, as much as its magnitude, was the key element behind the intensity of the…
Continue ReadingGlobal Markets Gain on U.S. Economic Resilience and AI Optimism, While Europe and Asia Navigate Cautious Recovery Signals
By Bas Kooijman CEO and Asset Manager of DHF Capital S.A United States: Economic Strength Lifts Market Sentiment U.S. financial markets closed the holiday-shortened week on a strong note, supported by encouraging economic data and continued optimism around artificial intelligence. Major stock indices advanced, with the S&P 500 and the…
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By Ahmad Assiri, Research Strategist at Pepperstone With the holiday period now behind us, metals have further proven their bullish structure firmly intact. Gold is retesting the $4500 level as a consolidation zone, suggesting the market is leaning toward digesting gains. Silver, meanwhile, continues to trade within a structurally tight…
Continue ReadingGold Forecast (XAUUSD) 2026: What Are the Hidden Factors Protecting the Yellow Metal
By Rania Gule, Senior Market Analyst at XS.com – MENA The gold market is currently going through a delicate phase that clearly reflects the nature of this asset as a mirror of macroeconomic balances, rather than merely a commodity subject to short-term speculation. The recent pullback in gold prices from…
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Indian IT Sector: Growth, Boom Cycles, and the Challenges That Follow
Introduction The Information Technology (IT) sector has been one of the strongest pillars of India’s economic growth over the last two decades. From powering global enterprises to leading digital transformation, Indian IT companies have consistently delivered innovation, employment, and shareholder value. However, like every cyclical industry, the IT sector also…
Continue ReadingOil Extends Rebound As Geopolitical Risks Support Prices
By Daniel Takieddine, Co-founder and CEO, Sky Links Capital Group Oil prices advanced for a sixth consecutive session, extending their rebound as improving macro signals and geopolitical risks lent support. Traders reacted to stronger U.S. growth indicators, with recent GDP data pointing to the fastest expansion in two years and…
Continue ReadingGold Reaches Record High as Dollar Softens and Rate-Cut Expectations Persist
By Joseph Dahrieh, Managing Principal at Tickmill Gold extended its rally on Wednesday, briefly touching a new all-time high before consolidating later in the session. The metal remains underpinned by sustained demand for safe-haven assets, with geopolitical risks elevated across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America, and…
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