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Gold prices fall on strong dollar ahead of central bank meeting

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Precious metal values declined during Tuesday trading sessions as a stronger United States dollar increased purchasing costs for international buyers while financial institutions awaited the outcome of a critical central bank meeting. Official market reports published by Emirates News Agency...
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Bank of Korea holds 2.5% rate and rolls out dot plot

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SEOUL: South Korea’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.50% on Thursday, maintaining the Base Rate as policymakers balanced a steady inflation backdrop with improving economic momentum and ongoing financial stability concerns. The Bank of Korea’s Monetary Policy Board said...
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Gold prices rise as risk sentiment weakens globally

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LONDON, December 19, 2025: Gold prices rose on Thursday as investors shifted toward safe-haven assets amid weaker risk sentiment following mixed U.S. labor market data, geopolitical tensions, and firm signals from the Federal Reserve that interest rates will remain restrictive until inflation is fully contained. Spot gold was...
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Bitcoin gains momentum as investors bet on 2025 Fed rate cuts

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Bitcoin (BTC) has surged past $96,000, edging closer to the psychologically significant $100,000 threshold following dovish comments from Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Raphael Bostic. His remarks signaled a potential shift in U.S. monetary policy, prompting renewed optimism among investors...
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Global trade concerns push gold beyond $2,950 in record rally

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Gold prices have surged past $2,950 per ounce, setting fresh all-time highs as investors turn to safe-haven assets amid heightened economic and geopolitical risks. The rally is being fueled by concerns over U.S. trade policies, a weak dollar, and increased...
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U.S. Treasury yields drop despite stronger-than-expected inflation data

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U.S. Treasury yields declined on Thursday despite the release of another inflation report indicating stronger-than-expected price pressures. The 10-year Treasury yield fell by 8 basis points to 4.554%, while the 2-year Treasury yield slipped 4 basis points to 4.321%. Yields...
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Wall Street tumbles as CPI report dampens interest rate optimism

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U.S. stocks declined on Wednesday as investors reacted to unexpectedly high U.S. inflation data for January, which dampened expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped over 0.8%, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.7% and...