Bitcoin Loses Nearly 52% of Its Value as Technical Momentum Confirms a Continued Downtrend
Bitcoin prices have declined sharply by nearly 52%, representing a drop of around $66,000 from the peak recorded on October 6, 2025, near $126,000, to the low registered today at approximately $60,000. This marks the lowest level since October 10, 2024. Bitcoin is also down about 26% year-to-date and is currently trading slightly above the […]
RBA Continues Monetary Tightening, Supports Strong Australian Dollar
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decided yesterday, Tuesday, to raise interest rates by 25 basis points, as expected, from 3.60% to 3.85%, with expectations of continued monetary tightening. Recent Australian economic data show some resilience in economic performance, with the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) at 52.3 points, slightly below expectations (52.4) but higher […]
From Peaks to Correction: An In-Depth Look at Gold and Silver Price Action
After both gold and silver recorded all-time highs on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at USD 5,598 and USD 121.65 respectively, prices of both metals declined sharply. Gold prices fell by around 21% from the peak to the low recorded yesterday at USD 4,403, indicating that the yellow metal has officially entered a bear market. However, […]
Brief Overview of Last Week’s Key Economic Events
Last week showed mixed global economic data. The U.S. Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged within the 3.50%–3.75% range, broadly in line with expectations, with limited dissent inside the committee. Chair Jerome Powell stressed that inflation remains above target and it is too early to declare victory, while noting that the U.S. economy is still […]
Geopolitical Escalation and Weather Disruptions Support the Rise in Oil Prices
Crude oil prices rose to USD 75.58 per barrel yesterday, marking their highest level since August 1, 2025. Prices are up around 13% from the beginning of the year to date, after recording a negative performance last year with a decline of nearly 19%. Crude oil is currently trading near the USD 69 per barrel […]
How did financial markets react to yesterday’s Federal Reserve decision?
The Federal Open Market Committee decided at its meeting yesterday to keep interest rates unchanged, in line with market expectations, within a range of 3.50% to 3.75%. The voting results showed that two out of the 12 members favored a 25-basis-point rate cut at this meeting, while the remaining members voted in favor of keeping […]
The Swiss franc at historical levels as the US dollar continues to retreat
The US dollar declined against the Swiss franc, recording a level of 0.7601 today, its lowest since 2011, or nearly 15 years. The pair is currently trading near 0.7650 and has fallen by around 4% since the beginning of the year to date. The Swiss franc’s outperformance against the US dollar is mainly attributed to […]
Silver Breaks Above $110 as Momentum Signals Further Upside
Silver prices recorded a new all-time high yesterday at $117.74 and are currently trading above $110. Prices have surged by around 54% year-to-date, outperforming all other commodities—most notably gold (+18%) and platinum (+36%). Market expectations point to a continuation of this upward trend, driven by several key factors: First, the strong positive correlation between gold […]
Brief Overview of Key Economic Events from Last Week
Last week saw mixed global economic data. The United States showed strong economic performance, supported by solid GDP growth, accelerating consumer spending, improved consumer confidence, and continued resilience in the labor market, despite a rise in crude oil inventories. In contrast, the Eurozone recorded a relative slowdown, with weaker services sector activity and easing inflation, […]
US Stocks Rise as Volatility Eases and Small Caps Lead Gains
All major US equity indices closed higher yesterday, including the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Dow Jones, and Russell 2000. Meanwhile, the VIX volatility index declined for the second consecutive session by nearly 25%, falling from around 21 points on Tuesday to approximately 15.63 points yesterday, signaling improved investor sentiment and increased risk appetite toward US […]
