Gold prices are falling towards $4,000 per ounce, approaching their lowest levels in nearly three months as a deepening sell-off in technology and artificial intelligence stocks triggers widespread liquidation across precious metals. Investors are selling gold to cover losses and meet liquidity requirements elsewhere in their portfolios, placing additional pressure on prices despite continuing uncertainty […]
The New Zealand dollar is trading near a one-month high at approximately $0.569 against the US dollar, supported by growing expectations that the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) will continue tightening monetary policy to contain persistent inflation. The kiwi has gained 0.7% this week, marking its second consecutive weekly advance as markets increasingly price […]
Australia’s 10-year government bond yield fell below 5.2%, hitting a seven-week low as a tech-led global equity selloff spurred demand for safe-haven assets. Concerns over the enormous capital requirements of AI development and the sustainability of heavy data centre investment fueled fears that a slowdown in spending could weigh on economic growth. This prompted a […]
Platinum futures have fallen below $1,560 per ounce, reaching their lowest level since November 2025, as a liquidity-driven sell-off across precious metals coincides with a broader equity market rout. Growing concerns about the sustainability of artificial intelligence investment are weighing on investor confidence, while forced liquidations and rising inflation risks are adding further pressure to […]
The US dollar index is hovering around 101.6, near a three-week low, as falling Treasury yields and heightened uncertainty across technology and artificial intelligence stocks weigh on the greenback. Demand for government bonds has increased amid a deepening equity selloff, pushing the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield below 5% and reducing expectations for further Federal Reserve […]
Soybean futures are recovering towards $12.60 per bushel after reaching a two-month low on October 21, with stronger US export demand led by China helping to end an eight-session losing streak. The latest USDA figures point to a substantial improvement in export sales and physical shipments, offering renewed support to the market despite ongoing pressure […]
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield fell by more than 10 basis points to around 2.76% on Friday, reaching its lowest level since early August as a global selloff in technology and artificial intelligence stocks drove investors toward safer assets. During periods of heightened market uncertainty, Japanese investors often repatriate overseas investments, benefiting the yen and […]
US natural gas futures have fallen to $2.76 per MMBtu, their lowest level in two months, as forecasts for above-average temperatures across major US population centres reduce expectations for early-season heating demand. The decline comes despite supportive signals from below-average storage injections, strong liquefied natural gas (LNG) export demand and a recent reduction in domestic […]
The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note held around 4.97% on Friday after falling by more than 10 basis points in the previous session to its lowest level in a month. The decline came as a deepening selloff in technology and artificial intelligence stocks prompted investors to seek safer assets, including government bonds. Growing […]
Corn futures are holding near $4.60 per bushel, close to their lowest level in more than two months, as accelerating US harvest progress, weak export shipments and expectations for record domestic production continue to weigh on prices. Although new-crop export sales have strengthened, the improvement in forward bookings has not yet translated into stronger physical […]