Price Action Follows the Policy Divide (29 Dec-2 Jan)Price action on the last week of the year reflected a steady recalibration of policy expectations rather than a shift in direction.
Metals Lead as Central Banks Show Divergence (22-26 December)This week tied together central bank decisions, shifting rate expectations, and a steady flow of economic data, with markets responding across currencies, commodities, and bonds.
Assets Adjust to Shifting Rate Expectations (15-19 December)Policy guidance from the Federal Reserve set the tone across asset classes, feeding into currency pricing, precious metals, energy markets, and bond yields, while developments in Europe, Japan, and China added regional contrast.
Shifting Rate Paths Steer Trading (8-12 December)A wave of shifting rate expectations, softer US labor signals, and diverging policy paths across major economies set the tone for the week, leaving traders recalibrating positions.
Gold and Silver Extend Their Run (1-5 December)Gold advanced above $4,220 per ounce, reaching a one-month high as easing expectations gained traction.
Delayed U.S. Data Returns to the Agenda (17-21 November)With the government reopened and a backlog of U.S. data finally set for release, markets stepped into the week with a sharper focus on incoming numbers and shifting policy expectations.
Dollar Holds Steady, Precious Metals Strengthen (10-14 November)Financial markets reflected mixed signals as policy expectations shifted across major economies.
Fed’s Tone Limits October Gains Across Markets (3-7 November)The final trading week of October closed with renewed dollar strength, cautious central banks, and uneven market sentiment across major assets.
