Tag: Fed policy
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From the AI Bubble to Fed Fears: The Global Economic Outlook for 2026
Overview: A cautiously optimistic 2026 backdrop Investors finish 2025 with a complex mix of optimism and caution. While AI-driven growth stories continue to attract investment, fears about an AI bubble and renewed anxiety over US monetary policy remain at the center of market psychology. The question for 2026 is whether global stocks can keep grinding…
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GIFT Nifty Up 35 Points: Key Trading Setup for Today’s Session
Overview: GIFT Nifty Adds Momentum to the Session GIFT Nifty rose about 35 points in early trade, signaling a cautious yet constructive start for Indian markets today. The move comes amid thin holiday-like liquidity and ongoing selling pressure from foreign institutional investors. Traders are watching the setup closely as a handful of domestic catalysts and…
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Ringgit Opens Higher on Last Trading Day of 2025 as Fed Outlook Caps Upside
Ringgit Edges Higher on Year-End Trading Day The Malaysian ringgit extended its gain against the U.S. dollar on the final trading day of 2025, with early trade showing the local currency slightly stronger as global risk sentiment steadies and traders digest the latest Federal Reserve signals. At 8:00 a.m. local time, the ringgit traded near…
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Gold climbs to record high near $4,400 on safe-haven flows
Gold hits new intraday high as safe-haven demand intensifies Gold prices surged to a fresh record near $4,400 per ounce as investors sought shelter from market turbulence and inflation concerns. The metal, typically viewed as a hedge against macro risk, gained momentum in early European trading amid mounting bets that the U.S. Federal Reserve could…
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Gold climbs to record high on safe-haven demand ahead of Fed cuts
Gold hits record highs as safe-haven demand intensifies Gold prices surged to fresh record levels on Monday as investors flocked to the precious metal amid growing concerns about inflation and the pace of policy tightening. The yellow metal traded near the $4,300 to $4,400 range in early European trading, signaling a renewed appetite for safety…
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Gold Surges to Record High Near $4,400 as Safe-Haven Demand Intensifies
Gold Reaches All-Time High on Safe-Haven Demand Gold prices jumped to an intraday record near $4,400 per ounce as traders priced in persistent safe-haven demand amid mounting concerns about inflation, global growth, and policy outlooks. The precious metal’s rally came during the early European session, driven by expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will loosen…
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What’s Likely to Move the Market After Hours: Key Signals
What’s Likely to Move the Market After Hours Every trading day ends with a flurry of activity and clues about what might drive stocks in the next session. The CNBC-produced, night‑time snapshot of equities—like the Stocks @ Night briefing—highlights the key factors investors will be weighing when markets reopen. Here’s a practical guide to the…
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US unemployment rises in November to four-year high but debate continues over Fed path
H2: US unemployment climbs to four-year high in November US unemployment rose in November, reaching a four-year high as the labor market showed signs of cooling after a string of strong reports. The uptick comes as economists weigh the implications for the Federal Reserve’s policy path and the broader economy. While the job market remains…
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Asia FX Talk: Fed Policy, JPY Uncertainty and USD/INR Above 89
Asia FX Talk: Fed Policy and JPY Uncertainty Keep Markets on Edge Global markets extended volatility into the weekend as traders reassessed expectations for Federal Reserve policy, the trajectory of the Japanese yen, and the resilience of risk assets. The USD/INR exchange rate pushed above 89, a level that has triggered renewed attention from traders…
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Silver Price Forecast: Jumps Near $51 as Uncertainty Lingers Post-Shutdown
Overview: Silver Surges to the $51 Level as Shutdown Unfolds into Uncertainty Silver prices, traded as XAG/USD, rose toward the $51.00 mark in early Asian trading on Monday, signaling cautious optimism in the wake of the United States government shutdown’s conclusion. The metal’s move higher comes as traders weigh the potential implications for the economy,…