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Gold Surges to Record High Amid Safe-Haven Demand
21.10.2024
Gold prices surged to a new record high of $2,729.30 per ounce on October 21, bringing their gains for 2024 to over 30%. The commodity’s latest increase is attributed to increased safe-haven demand amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and the closely contested U.S. election. This...
First Mover Americas: Crypto Markets Reel on Geopolitical Risk
1.8.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 1 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Financial Expert’s Contrarian View: Lower Oil Prices, Weaker US Dollar Under Trump
17.7.2024
Michael Kao, a financial analyst and commentator renowned for his accurate predictions on oil and the U.S. dollar, offers a contrarian perspective on former President Donald Trump’s potential impact on these markets. Kao argues that Trump’s policies will be deflationary for oil...
Market Wrap: Cryptocurrencies Pull Back Amid Inflation and Geopolitical Risk
2.3.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos pulled back on Wednesday as investor concerns about geopolitical tensions and inflation linger. The surge in commodity prices could lead to slower economic growth and greater market volatility. Still, some analysts point to greater buying power as a potential source...
Geopolitical Risk and Ukraine Worries Shake Equities, Cryptocurrencies — Gold Soars Higher
24.2.2022
On Wednesday, global markets have been volatile as Ukraine officials declared a state of emergency amid fears of a Russian invasion. Wall Street’s top indexes shuddered during the day’s trading sessions, and cryptocurrency markets slipped more than 4% during the 24 hour period. On...