June 21, 2025
Financial Assets

US Dollar Index is the quiet corner of markets while equities plunge and bonds, gold are on fire

Bond prices spike, US equities plunge and Gold surges to new all-time high ahead of Trump’s tariffs.  US President Trump confirmed on Sunday at Airforce One that all countries will be hit.  The US Dollar Index trades stable around 104.10, with no safe-haven flows in the Greenback.  The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the performance

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Gold Investing

XAU/USD rises to near record high below $3,100 amid global uncertainty

Gold price climbs to near $3,090 in Monday’s early Asian session.  Escalating global trade tensions and economic uncertainties boost the safe-haven flows, supporting Gold price.  Traders brace for the US March ISM Manufacturing PMI data, which is due later on Tuesday.  The Gold price (XAU/USD) gains momentum to around $3,090 during the early Asian session

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Gold Investing

Gold soars to historic quarterly high as Dollar and yields diverge

With gold up over 15% in the first quarter and the dollar heading for its worst month since 2023, markets are sending a clear signal: safe-haven demand is shifting, and macro portfolios may need to adjust. Gold’s best quarter in over 25 years signals a historic breakout As of late March 2025, Gold is on

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Gold Investing

XAU/USD holds below $3,050 amid hopes for Ukraine peace deal

Gold price extends its downside to near $3,025 in Monday’s early Asian session.  Hope for a Ukraine peace deal undermines the safe haven assets like Gold.  The Fed held rates steady but maintained projections for two cuts, which might cap the downside for Gold.  The Gold price (XAU/USD) extends the decline to around $3,025 during

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Gold Investing

Limited dips seen as positioning for fresh gains

XAU/USD Gold eases from new all-time high ($3057) on Thursday, as strongly overbought daily studies prompted partial profit taking, while stronger dollar also pressured metal’s price. Gold price advanced strongly after a recent consolidation and broke the $3000 milestone, lifted by increased safe haven demand. Growing concerns about the magnitude of negative impact from trade

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Gold Investing

XAU/USD rises above $3,000 to record highs amid safe-haven demand

Gold prices soared to a record high of $3,005, fueled by strong safe-haven demand amid escalating geopolitical tensions. Market uncertainty deepened as US reaffirmed its commitment to striking Yemen’s Houthis until they cease attacks on Red Sea shipping. Gold demand remained strong, bolstered by continued purchases from ETFs and central banks, with China leading acquisitions.

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Fixed Assets

‘US exceptionalism’ trade wanes in favour of EU, China [Video]

A set of Chinese data released earlier today looked better-than-expected; the fixed asset investment unexpectedly accelerated in February, growth in industrial production slowed less than expected – a slowdown due to the Chinese new year break, while growth in retail sales accelerated to 4%, more than expected. The unemployment rate rose, however, and the worries

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Gold Investing

XAU/USD holds positive ground near $3,000 on safe-haven demand

Gold price gains traction to around $2,985 in Monday’s early Asian session.  Economic uncertainty, Trump’s tariff war and geopolitical risks underpin the Gold price.  The US envoy said he expected Trump to speak with Putin this week.  Gold price (XAU/USD) remains strong near $2,985 after retracing from an all-time high of $3,005 during the early Asian

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Operating Assets

Short-term fixes trump long-term investments

“Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together.” – James Cash Penney. Romania’s recent economic expansion reflects this reality – a dynamic interplay of consumer-driven momentum, fiscal policies and external constraints. While domestic demand continues to power ahead, the sustainability of this growth model is increasingly in question. Structural

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Tangible Assets

XAG/USD maintains constructive outlook above $32.00

Silver price extends the rally to near $32.15 in Wednesday’s early European session, up 0.90% on the day.  The positive view of Silver prevails above the key 100-day EMA with the bullish RSI indicator.  The immediate resistance level emerges at the $33.00-$33.05 region; the key support level to watch is in the $31.15-$31.00 zone.  Silver

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