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Investing.com — As per analysts at BCA Research, the global financial markets in 2025 could face a series of geopolitical shocks that might redefine economic strategies and investor sentiment. These events, though improbable, are classified as “black swans” due to their potential for far-reaching impacts. The first major surprise could…
Investing.com– Gold prices were higher in Asian trade on Thursday due to a slightly weaker dollar as markets returned to trading after the Christmas holiday, while gains were limited as investors remained cautious following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s hawkish tilt. Traders also refrained from placing large bets in a holiday-shortened…
By Katya Golubkova TOKYO (Reuters) – Oil prices eased only slightly on Tuesday, holding on to most of their gains from the prior session as mounting geopolitical risk after the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and China’s vow to ramp up policy stimulus kept a floor under prices. futures…
Investing.com– Gold prices rose slightly in Asian trade on Friday as investors sought more cues on U.S. interest rates from key payrolls data due later in the day, while geopolitical jitters helped spur some safe haven demand. The yellow metal was set for a muted finish to the week, as…
Investing.com– Gold prices rose in Asian trade on Friday, taking advantage of a weaker dollar as traders bet on a December interest rate cut, while increased geopolitical tensions also pushed up haven demand. The yellow metal was nursing some losses for the week after the announcement of an Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire.…
By Johann M Cherian and Purvi Agarwal (Reuters) -U.S. stocks were poised for a subdued start on Friday as investors awaited a business activity survey and monitored geopolitical tensions between Ukraine and Russia. The benchmark and blue-chip Dow closed Thursday at one-week highs, with AI bellwether Nvidia (NASDAQ:) managing modest…
By Johann M Cherian and Purvi Agarwal (Reuters) -U.S. stock index futures were subdued on Thursday, as AI-heavyweight Nvidia (NASDAQ:)’s revenue forecast failed to impress investors while caution prevailed over escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Nvidia beat quarterly profit expectations, but projected its slowest revenue growth in seven quarters…
