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Central Banks Keep Piling Into Gold Despite Rate Headwinds
Central bank gold buying remains a key support for the gold market, extending last year’s bull-market pillar even as higher interest-rate expectations create headwinds.
Gold Miner Breadth Hits Highest Since May as GDX Surges 22%
About 62% of GDX components are now above their 200-day moving average, while the ETF has climbed 22% in three weeks and entered bull market territory.
North Korea denounces US-South Korea joint military drills
Pyongyang criticized the joint US-South Korea military drills and said its self-defence measures would continue to neutralize military threats, according to KCNA.
API Data: US Crude Stocks Fall 328K Barrels After Big Build
Weekly API inventory data showed a 0.328 million barrel decline in U.S. crude oil stocks, following a prior build of 9.072 million barrels. Distillate and Cushing inventories also fell, while gasoline stocks rose.
Israel Warns Syria Over Turkish Troop Deployment Near Aleppo
The Israeli prime minister's office says Syria was on the verge of breaching security arrangements with Israel by allowing Turkish troops to deploy at an airbase near Aleppo, and that Syria ignored Israeli warnings.
Israel Says Syria Risked Security Breach Over Turkish Deployment Near Aleppo
Israel and Syria have a current security understanding, but Syria was close to breaching it by allowing Turkish forces to deploy at an airbase near Aleppo, according to Netanyahu's office.
Syria Says Jibsa Gas Export Line Blast Was Sabotage
Initial investigations indicate a dawn explosion on the Jibsa gas plant export line was deliberate, according to Syrian state media.
Oil Holds Near $85 as US-Iran Tensions Fuel Inflation Worry; Gold Slips 1.6%
Crude stayed elevated around $85 a barrel amid the US-Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, while gold dropped 1.6% to $4,343.93 as markets weighed risks to equities.
10-Year Treasury Yield Holds Near 4.70% as Supply Pressures Persist
The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield is around 4.70%, close to its highest since early 2025, as heavy issuance and AI-related borrowing keep long-term yields under pressure.
UAE Halts All Trade and Financial Transactions with Iran
The UAE has suspended all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran until further notice, citing regional escalation.
Oil Agreements Seen Adding Only Modest Near-Term Supply
Sources expect recent agreements to add roughly 300,000 barrels per day over the next year, with larger gains conditional on investment, power infrastructure and political stability.
Venezuela Moves to Open Oil Sector to US Investment
Caracas is offering more favorable fiscal terms to international oil companies as U.S. pressure mounts for Venezuela's oil sector to open to American investment.
Hedge Funds Post Second-Largest Weekly US Equity Buying in 12 Months
Hedge funds bought US equities every session last week, with single-stock longs leading the second-largest weekly purchase in a year.
Sabotage Halts Syria Gas Export Pipeline at Al-Jabsah Plant
Syria's petroleum company reported an explosion on a gas export pipeline at the Al-Jabsah gas plant, stopping pipeline flows. No worker injuries were reported and early findings point to deliberate sabotage.
SEC Proposal Includes Conditional Safe Harbor for Investment Contracts
The SEC says proposed rules would include a conditional safe harbor from the term "investment contract" in the definitions of "security" under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
SEC Proposes $5 Million and $75 Million Registration Exemptions
The SEC says proposed rules include two exemptions from Securities Act of 1933 registration requirements, covering offerings up to $5 million over four years and up to $75 million each 12 months.
SEC Proposes New Framework for Crypto Investment Contracts
The SEC has proposed rules to create a clear and fit-for-purpose framework for certain crypto asset investment contracts, aiming to reduce barriers to capital formation and innovation.
Onchain Tokenized Equities Volume Reaches Record $9 Billion in 2026
Onchain tokenized equity trading hit a record $9 billion in 2026, up 207% quarter-over-quarter, as investors seek around-the-clock exposure to high-momentum stocks.
Gold Retreats as Surging US Yields Pressure Bullion
Gold traded lower on Tuesday near $4,364 as rising US Treasury yields weighed on bullion, while energy prices advanced amid stalled US-Iran talks.
Silver Consolidates as Bullish Momentum Fades
Silver (XAG/USD) is trading lower on Tuesday, holding within a week-old range as bullish momentum softens after the recent rally.
Trump says FDA will get 1994 ibogaine application to speed psychedelic treatment work
President Trump announced that the University of Miami has transferred its original 1994 ibogaine investigational drug application to the federal government, aiming to accelerate development of psychedelic treatments for veterans.
Gold ETFs Post Largest Weekly Inflow Since February at $3.5 Billion
Global physical gold-backed ETFs took in $3.5 billion last week, the biggest weekly inflow since February, as a six-week run lifted holdings to 4,114 tons.
China launches first 220 kV quantum-enabled substation in Hefei
The Houdian demonstration substation integrates 85 quantum-related technologies across 18 categories, including sensors, lidar, quantum cryptography and computing.
Copper Near Record Highs Faces Supply Risks, Commerzbank Says
Commerzbank notes LME copper is near record highs with an unusually large cash-3-month spread, driven by falling LME stocks and tariff-related pre-emptive buying.