Energy Sector
As 2025 draws to a close, the global energy landscape remains defined by a volatile cocktail of geopolitical brinkmanship and shifting trade alliances. From the "Trump effect" accelerating U.S. LNG exports to the precarious status of cross-border gas deals in South America, the market has spent much
Central Bank
In a decisive and unexpected move on December 15, 2025, The Central Bank announced a significant reduction in its benchmark policy rate by 50 basis points, signaling an aggressive pivot to combat burgeoning economic slowdown and disinflationary pressures. This substantial rate cut, double the conventional 25 basis point adjustment, underscores
Russia
Recent reports indicate a significant expansion of Russia's central bank gold operations, a pivotal development poised to send ripple effects throughout the global gold market and the broader financial landscape. Driven by strategic objectives to enhance financial independence and mitigate geopolitical risks, Russia's aggressive pivot towards
Financials Sector
The S&P 500 Financials Sector finds itself at a critical juncture on November 18, 2025, as persistent concerns over the health of the U.S. economy and the ever-shifting prospects of central bank interest rate cuts continue to dictate its volatile movements. Today's trading session reflects
Central Bank
The intricate dance between central bank monetary policy and the valuation of precious metals, particularly gold and silver, remains a cornerstone of financial market analysis. As central banks worldwide calibrate their economic levers, most notably interest rates, the ripple effects invariably touch the non-yielding assets that have historically served as
Turkey
In a significant move signalling a strategic pivot, the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) opted for a more cautious approach in its monetary easing cycle in October 2025. The bank reduced its benchmark one-week repo rate by a modest 100 basis points, bringing it to 39.5%
Turkey
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) has signaled a notable and deliberate shift towards a more cautious stance in its easing cycle, a move that has immediately placed the Turkish Lira under renewed pressure. In October 2025, the CBRT opted for a smaller-than-anticipated interest rate cut, a
Turkey
Ankara, Turkey – October 23, 2025 – The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) has signaled a notable shift towards a more cautious stance in its monetary policy easing cycle, a move that is sending ripples through financial markets and intensifying scrutiny on the Turkish Lira. In a decision announced
RBI
Mumbai, India – October 22, 2025 – The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has achieved a significant milestone, with its gold reserves officially surpassing 880 metric tonnes, reaching 880.18 metric tonnes by the end of September 2025. This historic accumulation, valued at approximately $95 billion at the time and crossing the
Gold
The global financial landscape is currently being reshaped by divergent central bank monetary policies, with the Federal Reserve's recent pivot towards easing acting as a significant catalyst for precious metals. As of October 17, 2025, the Fed has initiated a rate-cutting cycle and signaled the imminent conclusion of
Peru
Lima, Peru – October 10, 2025 – In a move widely anticipated by financial analysts, the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP) announced yesterday, October 9, 2025, its decision to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 4.25%. This steadfast approach, following a 25-basis-point cut in September, signals the central bank'
China
Beijing, China – October 7, 2025 – The People's Bank of China (PBOC), China's central bank, has once again sent ripples through the global financial landscape, announcing its eleventh consecutive month of gold accumulation. This sustained buying spree, with the latest purchases reported for September 2025, underscores a