Markets

Monetary illusion amid rising interest rates against persistent inflationary risks

The rise in key interest rates (ECB deposit facility at 2.25% as of June 17, 2026, following a +25 bps…

3 months ago

Gold vs. Bonds: As Central Banks Hike Rates, Investors Ditch the Yellow Metal for Yield

Gold is currently weakening despite inflation, due to several key factors. In May, Germany’s inflation rate was surprisingly moderate at…

3 months ago

Foreign state and institutional holdings of US Treasuries since the escalation of the Iranian conflict

We use exclusively verifiable public data, collected and processed by our Steelldy Risk Engine 3.4 infrastructure and Bloomberg Intelligence modules:…

3 months ago

Goldman Sachs Slashes Gold Forecast to $4,900, Blaming Delayed Fed Rate Cuts

On June 19, Goldman Sachs analysts Lina Thomas and Daan Struyven lowered their year-end gold price forecast from $5,400 to…

3 months ago

Why Bank of America Still Sees Gold at $6,000 Despite Rate Hike Risks and Global Turmoil

Bank of America suggests gold could potentially reach $6,000, but not in the near term, due to significant headwinds from…

3 months ago

Why One Market Strategist Says the Fed’s Hawkish Stance Won’t Derail Gold’s Long-Term Rally

Former Lehman analyst: Gold sell-off after Fed decision doesn't reflect the full picture. Gold prices plunged after Federal Reserve Chairman…

3 months ago

Federal Reserve Rate Hikes Fuel Gold Volatility, But SocGen Sees Record Highs by 2027

The tightening of monetary policy by the Federal Reserve continues to negatively impact the gold market, with many analysts expecting…

3 months ago

Is Gold’s Dip a Warning or a Buying Opportunity? Unpacking the Bull Market’s Next Move

Recent news headlines have shifted as frequently as gold prices, leaving investors questioning market direction. A disconnect between record demand…

3 months ago

BoJ Hikes Rates to 1.00%, Yen Carry Trade Faces Critical Juncture

The Bank of Japan (BoJ) raised its key interest rate to 1.00% on June 16, 2026, the highest since 1995.…

3 months ago

Beyond the Bullion: Quantifying Gold’s Future Value in a Debt-Ridden World

The technical analysis posits a bullish outlook for gold, targeting $17,250/oz, underpinned by structural US fiscal dominance, accelerated de-dollarization, and…

3 months ago