Gold has crossed $5,000 an ounce as the US dollar weakens and markets turn nervous. Investors are moving their money into safe assets amid uncertainty over interest rates, global tensions, and economic growth. Here’s what’s driving the rally.

Gold Crosses $5,000 as Dollar Slides | Why Investors Are Rushing to Gold

Gold prices have surged past $5000 per ounce for the first time ever, breaking historical records. This milestone reflects growing investor demand, global economic uncertainty, and market shifts in precious metals. Experts say gold’s unprecedented rise could influence investment strategies and financial markets worldwide.

Gold Hits $5000 Per Ounce For First Time In History

The Japanese yen fell sharply after the bank of Japan held interest rates steady and delayed its inflation target timeline.

Japanese currency falls as traders pare back rate hike bets

Global market moves this week suggest the US Election is on a knife's edge. Risk-off sentiment has been building, and the so-called 'trump trade' has been unwinding. Bitcoin has crashed from near record highs, reflecting the mood of a close election fight.

Global Markets Roundup: Traders Prepare for a Long, Close & Volatile US Election Fight

For markets bolstered by dovish central banks, expanding economies and receding inflation, the news as November begins is how vulnerable they've become. Long-standing pillars of strength are showing cracks. Take a look at this report to understand the 'oohs and ahhs' of this week's electoral and fiscal fireworks...

US Election & Fed Dominate the Calendar

Asian stocks open in the red, echoing declines on wall street overning. The market moves were driven by a retreat from US Tech stocks on poor earnings reports and worries about West Asia.

Japan's Stocks Decline On Yen Gains & Selloff In US Tech Stocks

Now, we look at how markets started the week. Asian stocks advanced after stronger-than-expected US Payroll data underscored the health of the world's largest economy and boosted investor optimism. Watch to know more.

Trading is Being Shaped by Signs of US Economic Resilience

Markets started on a high the week in Asia after china's stimulus glitz took hold last week. China's latest move to tackle its property crisis lifted stock markets in the mainland and Hong Kong on Monday. However, Tokyo shares dropped after a proponent of bank of japan tightening emerged victorious in the ruling party's leadership race.

Stocks Rally Extend After China's Fresh Steps to Ease Housing Woes

Global stocks drifted near all-time highs ahead of the Fed, with traders split on the size of an interest-rate cut. Watch to know more.

Southeast Asian Stocks rally ahead of Fed decision

The US Stock market has recovered most of the losses suffered in its summer selloff. While the S&P 500 index has bounced back before, this time is unique because the rally is not being led by big tech firms. Instead it’s everyone else’s turn – the ‘other 493’ stocks.

Asian stocks struggle to find direction ahead of Fed meeting

Stocks in Asia were volatile as investors ignored wall street's recovery in anticipation of this week's crucial US Inflation report. Tokyo and Sydney stocks rose slightly, while futures from Hong Kong pointed to gains. Stocks in Seoul fell. The actions follow a rebound on wall street in September, which provided some relief from the selloff caused by fears of a worldwide economic downturn. The s&p 500 rose 1.2 percent after its worst start to the month on record, according to bespoke investment group data going back to 1953.

Global Markets: Asian stocks cautious ahead of US CPI

In global markets, all eyes are on the US Jobs report later on Friday. Investors will dissect the data to understand the federal reserve's rate path. The payroll data is crucial to determine what the fed does at its meeting on September 18th.

Global Markets: Wall Street's big bet on jumbo Fed cuts hangs on jobs report

Riot police fired tear gas grenades and charged at stone-throwing protesters in downtown Nairobi and across Kenya on Tuesday in the most widespread unrest since at least two dozen protesters died in clashes a week ago.

Kenya protests: Tear gas, stones and flames as Kenya protesters say 'Ruto must go!'

The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates for the sixth straight time. The biggest takeaway from fed chief Jerome Powell's press conference was rate cuts were not around the corner. He flagged the 'lack of further progress' in curbing inflation as the main reason for the delay in rate cuts.

Jerome Powell flags 'lack of further progress' on inflation

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The US has announced a steep increase in fees for various categories of non-immigrant visas like the H-1B, L-1 and EB-5, the most popular among Indians.

US hikes visa fees for various categories

This is the first visa fee hike since 2016. Registration fee hikes for categories including H-1B, EB-5, L-1. Changes in the visas will be effective from April 1. Watch to know more!

US hikes Visa fees for various categories effective from April 1

The Federal Reserve in its latest monetary policy decision again held benchmark interest rates steady amid a backdrop of a growing economy and labor market and inflation that is still well above the central bank’s target. In a widely expected move, the fed’s rate-setting group unanimously agreed to hold the key federal funds rate in a target range between 5.25%-5.5%, where it has been since July.

US Fed keeps interest rates unchanged

Asian stock markets kicked off the day with a positive note, opening in the green, while U.S. stocks faced losses for the third consecutive month. Oil prices made a marginal climb, and the price of gold dropped below $2,000 per ounce. These market dynamics set the stage for a day filled with economic activity and events to watch closely.

Global Markets Roundup | Markets await US Fed`s monetary policy decision today

The Canadian dollar rallied against its U.S. counterpart on Friday, clawing back some of its weekly decline, as stronger-than-expected.

Canadian dollar rallies as jobs data lifts rate hike bets

The United States Federal Reserve made a significant announcement, holding interest rates steady but indicating a wary stance. The announcement was made at a news conference by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

FED holds rates steady but signals hawkish shift

In an effort to address the soaring inflation, Turkey's Central Bank has taken the markets by surprise by raising its key interest rate by a substantial 750 basis points bringing it to 25%. This measure marks the highest level that the policy rate has seen since 2019.

Turkey raises inflation to 25% to tackle inflation

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Have you ever wondered by central banks around the world hike interest rates whenever inflation is high? We decode the math.

Why central banks hike rates to tame inflation?

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