By Daniel Takieddine, Co-founder and CEO, Sky Links Capital Group Gold rose on Friday, trading at record highs and set to close the week with solid gains, as intensifying geopolitical tensions continued to underpin demand for safe-haven assets. The rally has also been reinforced by positive inflows into gold-backed ETFs,…
Continue ReadingCapital Corridors in a Multipolar Private Markets Landscape
By Mindaugas Suklevicius, Founder and Fund Manager at HF Quarters Private markets have become multipolar. Gulf, European, and Asian limited partners (LPs) are supplying capital and resetting structures. The emergence of multiple global hubs is driving new growth opportunities for private markets. In the Gulf, Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) and…
Continue ReadingSilver Hits New All-Time High Amid Global Tensions and Fed Rate Cut Expectations
By Bas Kooijman, CEO and Asset Manager of DHF Capital S.A Silver extended gains for a third consecutive session on Tuesday, reaching a fresh all-time high, fueled by a potent mix of geopolitical risk, robust demand fundamentals, and expectations of US rate cuts in 2026. Escalating tensions in Venezuela reinforced…
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Market Overview: Indices End Flat as IT Weakness Offsets Select Buying
Mumbai, Dec 23: Indian equity markets concluded Tuesday’s session on a mixed note, with benchmark indices showing limited movement as selling pressure in information technology stocks countered gains in select FMCG, metal and oil & gas shares. Cautious sentiment ahead of the weekly derivatives expiry kept investors on the sidelines…
Continue ReadingOil Stabilized After Gains, Upside Capped by 2026 Surplus Narrative
By Konstantinos Chrysikos, Head of Customer Relationship Management at Kudotrade Oil prices were mostly steady today after Monday’s rebound. Markets could continue to react to geopolitical developments and their impact on supply risks. The United States’ interception of a Venezuelan oil cargo and indications that it may sell the seized…
Continue ReadingGold and Silver Supported by Rate-Cut Hopes and Geopolitical Risk
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…
Continue ReadingSilver (XAGUSD) as a safe haven touches $70 amid escalating global recession fears
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.…
Continue ReadingCrude Oil Rebounds Driven by a Resurgence in Geopolitical Risk
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…
Continue ReadingGold Hits Fresh Record as Geopolitical Risks and Rate-Cut Expectations Fuel Momentum
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…
Continue ReadingDollar Retreats After Three-Day Rebound, Markets Look to GDP for 2026 Policy Signals
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…
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