Global Tensions

Gold

Gold's Glitter Fades: Has the Record Rally Topped Amidst Powell's Nuance and Shifting Global Tensions?

Gold (XAU/USD) has recently witnessed an extraordinary rally, scaling unprecedented heights throughout 2025, driven by a complex interplay of anticipated monetary policy shifts, persistent global market anxieties, and robust institutional demand. However, as of October 24, 2025, the precious metal finds itself in a period of significant correction and

Geopolitical Risk

The Geopolitical Risk Premium: How Global Tensions Are Shaping Market Valuations

The global financial landscape is increasingly being defined by a broadly higher geopolitical risk premium, a palpable shift that demands additional compensation from investors for the heightened uncertainties arising from political instability, conflicts, and rapidly evolving international relations. This premium, once a peripheral consideration, has moved to the forefront of