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Gold Shows Signs of Exhaustion in the Face of New Tests
Gold has surged to a fresh all-time high at $4,550 fueled by safe-haven flows, but signs of late-stage bullish exhaustion are emerging as the drivers behind those flows are shifting. Renewed instability in the Middle East has rattled energy markets, sending oil prices higher and raising fears of inflationary spillovers. Eastern Europe remains tense, withContinue Reading
Euro Flows to be Shaped by Quiet Holiday Conditions
With Christmas week underway, global markets are operating in thinner conditions as institutional desks scale back activity. This seasonal lull often exaggerates moves, with smaller trades pushing prices more sharply than usual. For EUR/USD, the temporary lift reflects opportunistic buying rather than a shift in sentiment. The euro continues to face headwinds from fiscal debatesContinue Reading
Gold Holds Firm in Thin Holiday Trade
The final week of December has brought a quieter tone to global markets, with liquidity thinning as traders step away for the Christmas holidays. Yet gold continues to attract safe-haven flows, reflecting lingering geopolitical and macroeconomic risks. Middle East tensions remain elevated, with energy markets volatile and investors hedging against potential supply disruptions. In Europe,Continue Reading
Bitcoin Struggles as Year-End Volatility Rises with Thin Liquidity
The December narrative of Bitcoin has diverged from traditional safe-haven assets. Instead of benefiting from defensive demand, the cryptocurrency has been shaped by ETF redemptions, portfolio rebalancing, and tax-related selling. These outflows have weighed on sentiment, contrasting with the inflows seen earlier in the month. Holiday trading conditions have amplified the impact. With global liquidityContinue Reading
Week Ahead: Japan Shifts Gears Without Shocking Markets
The week ahead looks quiet on the calendar but loud on the charts. As liquidity thins into year-end, even modest data surprises could push USD, gold and crypto out of their current ranges. The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 0.75% on 19 December, marking the highest level in three decades and confirmingContinue Reading
