Rate Cut Expectations Push US Dollar Below 98.9 Amid Fed Independence Concerns
US dollar drops below 98.9 as Fed independence concerns rise amid Powell probe; rate cut bets and weak jobs data add pressure.
Chinese Stocks Gain 6.53% Cumulatively on Tech Momentum and Policy Support
Chinese stocks rose 6.53% in four weeks, led by tech and policy support, with indices at multi-year highs and strong investor optimism.
Silver Surpasses $83 Per Ounce Amid Rate Cut Bets and Geopolitical Tensions
Silver hit a record $83/oz, driven by US rate cut bets and Iran unrest, boosting safe-haven demand amid global geopolitical tensions.
Slower Household Spending and Resilient Labor Market Reflect Cautious Australian Economy Amid Interest Rate Pressure
Australian spending growth slows and job ads dip, reflecting cautious consumer behavior and selective labor market resilience amid high rates.
Gold Price Hits $4,580 per Ounce at Start of Week Amid Geopolitical Risks and Fed Policy Concerns
Gold hits $4,580/oz as geopolitical tensions and Fed policy concerns drive demand for safe-haven assets; focus shifts to US inflation data.
Housing and Transport Costs Drive Slight Acceleration in Jordan’s Inflation by Year-End
Jordan's inflation rose to 1.31% in Dec 2025, driven by housing and transport costs, while food prices fell, partly offsetting the increase.
WTI Holds at $59.4 and Brent at $63.4 as Geopolitical Uncertainty in Iran and Venezuela Supports Oil Prices
WTI at $59.4, Brent at $63.4 as Iran and Venezuela uncertainties support oil prices, but weak demand and high supply limit gains.
Musk Promises X Algorithm Transparency Amid xAI's $8 Billion Burn in 9 Months
Musk pledges X algorithm transparency as xAI burns $8B in 9 months, faces regulatory probes, but secures $20B funding and $230B valuation.
Divergent Liquidity and Momentum Trends in Three Gulf Markets at Week's Start
Saudi stocks rose on strong liquidity, Qatar rebounded before earnings, and Kuwait dipped on sector rotation, showing varied Gulf market trends.
Strong Performance for Egyptian Stocks: Suez Canal Bank at 42.140 and CIB at 108.470
Egyptian stocks surged, with EGX30 up 2.48%. Suez Canal Bank rose 9.51%. Gains were broad, led by banks, signaling strong investor confidence.
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