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Country and Sector Risk Update: Overall Improvement, but Sector Details Tell a Different Story

Despite ongoing geopolitical turmoil—and even trade wars—country...

Poland Among Least Exposed to AI-Driven Job Losses

Poland and Advanced AI. Poland is relatively...

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Gold Pauses After Spectacular Rise – Is the Rally Over or Just Taking a Break?

The extraordinary rise in gold prices this year has entered a phase of slowdown. Investors are reassessing the extent to which the 2025...

Gold Surges Past $4,000 as Investors Redefine the Meaning of Safety

The relentless gold rally has entered uncharted territory after the spot price surpassed $4,000 per ounce for the first time during Asian trading. This...

Q4 2025 Outlook for Traders: The Fed Returns to Easing. Will This Time Be Different?

The start of Fed easing cycles often carries risk, but today’s political backdrop is unlike anything in modern history. Public trust is low while...

Precious Metals Rally as Gold, Silver and Platinum Hit Multi-Year Highs

Gold, silver, and platinum continue their upward momentum following last week’s long-awaited interest rate cut by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). However, the...

Oil Prices Remain Stable Despite Rising Tensions Over Possible Israeli Strike on Iran

Crude oil prices remain confined to a narrow trading range of around $10 per barrel, despite U.S. intelligence reports suggesting Israel is preparing for...

Gold Hits New Record at $3,500 Before Dropping 5%: Wave of Profit-Taking Highlights Market Volatility

Investor attention in the commodity markets remains firmly fixed on gold, which surged to a new record high of $3,500 earlier this week before...

Gold Prices Surge Amid U.S.-China Trade War: Analysts Predict $3,300 per Ounce by Year-End

The escalating trade war between the U.S. and China is weakening the dollar and strengthening gold as a safe-haven asset. Analysts at Goldman Sachs...

Trade tensions are reshaping the commodities landscape – what’s next for copper and strategic metals?

HG Copper futures traded in New York surged by over 5% following Donald Trump's suggestion that imports of this metal—similar to aluminum and...

Increase in Oil Prices Due to Strong Winter Demand and Sanctions Imposed on Russia

Crude oil prices experienced strong gains in January, driven by winter demand and short-term risks related to Russian supply in the face of new...

Will Silver Outperform Gold in 2025? Key Drivers Behind Silver’s Growth

2024 was significant for investments in precious metals, including silver. Silver prices were shaped by a unique combination of macroeconomic factors and increasing...

December Gains for Commodities: Grains and Energy Lead the Way, BCOMTR Index Rises

So far in December, commodities have delivered gains across all sectors, led by grains and energy. Despite several challenges, the BCOMTR Index has achieved...

Commodity Market Sees December Slowdown: Natural Gas Declines, Copper and Cocoa Shine Amidst OPEC+ Decisions and Chinese Stimulus

The commodity market experienced slight falls at the beginning of December, led by declining prices of natural gas The most significant event of...

Gold Market Volatility: Will the ‘Santa Rally’ Deliver an Eighth Consecutive Win?

The current volatility of gold prices suggests that the market has reached a short-term peak, as investors begin to realize profits and reduce...

Gold and Silver Prices Amid Rising Tensions Between the US and Russia

Precious metals experienced a strong rally ahead of the US elections, only to drop sharply afterward due to the simultaneous rise in the...
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