Gold Price Forecast : Gold (XAU/USD) price kicks off the week on the back foot, trading with a negative tone on Monday as diminished safe-haven demand and improved risk appetite weigh on the precious metal. Hopes for progress in diplomatic efforts to ease Russia-Ukraine peace talks tensions, alongside firmer equity markets, have curbed demand for bullion, with investors shifting toward riskier assets.
Zelensky wins Europe, NATO backing ahead of Trump-Putin summit: ‘Any decisions without Ukraine will be unworkable’
Zelensky wins Europe : Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy secured strong diplomatic backing from European leaders and NATO on Sunday, as concerns mount ahead of the much-anticipated Russia-US summit scheduled for August 15 in Alaska. Kyiv fears that Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump may negotiate terms without Ukrainian involvement, potentially pressuring Ukraine to cede territory in the ongoing conflict.
Golden age or golden chains? Tariffs, Gold, and the future of markets (2025)
Golden age or golden chains: US stocks capped off an impressive week with the Nasdaq and various segments of the tech sector seeing strong bids. The rally from the April 7 intermediate-term cycle bottom just turned 4 months old, so we may not be far from reaching a point of euphoria here.
China CPI inflation arrives at 0% YoY in July vs. -0.1% expected
China CPI inflation Outlook: China Consumer Price Index (CPI) was unchanged in July from a year ago after rising 0.1% in June, the National Bureau of Statistics of China reported on Saturday. The market consensus was for -0.1% in the reported period.
Trump wants your 401(k) to access crypto and private equity. Here’s what to know.
President Trump says he wants to democratize retirement by allowing 401(k)s to invest in so-called alternative investments, or strategies outside stocks and other traditional investments, such as private equity and cryptocurrencies.