Trump Criticizes Ukraine and Russian Attacks for Oil Surge
Trump Criticizes Ukraine and Russian Attacks for Oil Surge HG MARKETS: European defense shares climbed on Friday as European leaders met in Brussels to reaffirm their support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Kyiv, raising concerns about the future of U.S. military assistance and intelligence-sharing with Ukraine. Trump […]
Earnings Estimates Continue to Rise as Q3 Reporting Season Takes Center Stage
Earnings Estimates Continue to Rise as Q3 Reporting Season Takes Center Stage HG MARKETS: The Q3 earnings season gains momentum this week as major companies, including JPMorgan, Citigroup, Johnson & Johnson, Taiwan Semiconductor, and UnitedHealth, prepare to release their September-quarter results. Around 29 S&P 500 companies are scheduled to report this week, bringing greater focus […]
Silver Prices Rebound as Weaker Dollar and Falling Treasury Yields Support Precious Metals
Silver Prices Rebound as Weaker Dollar and Falling Treasury Yields Support Precious Metals HG MARKETS: Silver prices rebounded on Friday, October 9, recovering alongside gold as a weaker US dollar and declining Treasury yields improved investor demand for precious metals. Spot silver rose around 1.4% to $60.16 per ounce, although prices remained on track for […]
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD Looks to Fed Minutes for Fresh Direction After Holding Above $4,100
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD Looks to Fed Minutes for Fresh Direction After Holding Above $4,100 HG MARKETS: Gold prices moved lower today, trading near $4,150, as the metal gave back part of its recent recovery from the nine-week low around the key $4,100 level. Gold remains range bound within the $4,100–$4,200 zone as investors await […]
Oil Prices Fall as Middle East Exports Recover; OPEC+ Holds November Output
Oil Prices Fall as Middle East Exports Recover, G7 Taps Emergency Stocks; OPEC+ Keeps November Production Unchanged HG MARKETS: Oil prices declined on Monday as improving crude exports from the Middle East and plans by G7 nations to release emergency oil stocks eased immediate supply concerns. However, ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region continued to […]
US NFP in Focus: Jobs Data to Set Direction for Dollar, Metals & US Equities.
US NFP in Focus: Jobs Data to Set Direction for Dollar, Metals & US Equities. HG MARKETS: The US September Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report is scheduled for release today, October 2, at 5:30pm, with markets closely watching the data for fresh signals on the Federal Reserve’s next policy move. August payrolls increased by 162,000, while […]
U.S. Futures Flat Ahead of Inflation Data and Micron Earnings
U.S. Futures Flat Ahead of Inflation Data and Micron Earnings HG MARKETS: U.S. stock index futures traded near the flat line on Wednesday as investors awaited key inflation data that could provide further clues about the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate path, while attention also turned to Micron Technology’s upcoming earnings report. Dow futures had gained 50 […]
Oil Prices Surge Over 2% as Iran Maintains Tough Terms for Hormuz Reopening
Oil Prices Surge Over 2% as Iran Maintains Tough Terms for Hormuz Reopening HG MARKETS: Oil prices rose more than 2% on Monday as uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz continued to weigh on global supply expectations. Iran said it would not soften its conditions for reopening the key shipping route after […]
Gold Under Pressure as Hawkish Fed Outlook Supports USD
Gold Under Pressure as Hawkish Fed Outlook Supports USD HG MARKETS: Gold is trading below $4,300, extending a weak weekly performance after falling to around $4,260 The rebound from the weekly low remains limited as the market continues to assess the Federal Reserve’s hawkish outlook. The US Dollar remains strong, while rising Treasury yields are […]
UNGA 2026: US–China Trade Talks and US–Iran Diplomacy in Focus
UNGA 2026: US–China Trade Talks and US–Iran Diplomacy in Focus HG MARKETS: Global markets are entering a closely watched period as two major diplomatic developments unfold simultaneously. U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington on September 24, while Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are both attending the […]