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October 17, 2025
Commodities, Stocks

Investors Flee to Safety: Gold Soars, Asian Markets Tumble as U.S. Banking Woes Reignite Risk-Off Trade

Global markets turned sharply risk-averse on Friday as Asian stocks slid and gold prices hit fresh records, with renewed stress in U.S. regional banks sparking investor concern about broader...

May 3, 2025
World Economy, News

The ‘Great American Debt Swap’: Trump Budget Would Monetize Debt Via Federal Reserve

The most radical element of Trump’s budget isn’t spending—it’s an unprecedented proposal to have the Federal Reserve permanently hold $10 trillion of U.S. debt, effectively canceling interest payments. How It...

April 23, 2025
Commodities, World Economy

Gold Retreats as Trump’s U-Turn Boosts Investor Appetite for Risk

In a notable reversal of recent market momentum, gold prices retreated from record levels following a surprise political de-escalation by President Trump. Investors rebalanced their portfolios as Trump’s softened...

April 22, 2025
Forex, News

Federal Reserve Trapped Between Domestic Inflation and Global Dollar Crisis

The Federal Reserve faces its most complex policy challenge since the 2008 financial crisis as it must choose between combating stubborn domestic inflation and preventing a full-blown dollar collapse....

February 22, 2025
News, Stocks

Stock Market Update: Mixed Results as Investors Await Fed Signals

U.S. stock markets showed mixed results on February 20, 2025, as investors awaited signals from the Federal Reserve on future interest rate decisions. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose...

February 20, 2025
Stocks, World

Market Volatility Surges Amid Economic and Geopolitical Concerns

On February 20, 2025, global financial markets faced heightened volatility as investors reacted to a combination of economic indicators and geopolitical developments. U.S. stocks advanced to new records, while...

February 15, 2025
Stocks, Technology

Stock Market Rally: Tech Sector Leads the Way

The stock market enjoyed a significant rally today, with the tech sector leading the charge. The Nasdaq Composite jumped 3.8%, while the S&P 500 rose 2.5%, reaching record highs....

February 13, 2025
Forex, Stocks

Inflation Data Sparks Dollar Rally, Global Markets React

The U.S. dollar rallied to a one-week high against the Japanese yen after inflation data exceeded expectations, raising concerns about delayed Federal Reserve rate cuts. Global stock markets showed...