Gold prices decline as markets await Powell at Jackson Hole

Xau/USD has decreased by 0.30% as traders look forward to Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole. The US PMI indicates stronger growth at an annual rate of 2.5%, yet unemployment has surged to its highest level since mid-2021. Federal Reserve officials have expressed concern that inflation poses a greater risk than employment issues, leading to tighter […]
Trump Issues Stark Warning: Sanctions Await Nations Engaging with Iranian Oil!

President Trump is warning of sanctions against nations that purchase from Iran. “Notice: All acquisitions of Iranian oil or petrochemical items must cease immediately! Trump mentioned Thursday in a social media update. “They are prohibited from engaging in any type of business with the United States.” It remains uncertain how Trump plans to enforce the […]
Investors await trade deal news, Trump ushers in 100 Days: Live Updates – Fox Business

China has denied Trump’s claim that Xi’s closest calls him, and Beijing says he has not discussed tariffs with Washington president Donald Trump And Chinese President Xi Jinping hasn’t spoken recently, and Beijing and Washington are not currently in negotiations over tariffs, China’s Foreign Ministry said Monday in opposition to Trump’s claims in an interview […]
Column-Funds hold bullish corn and soybean bets steady as trade talks await clarity: Braun – Yahoo Finance

By Karen Brown NAPERVILLE, Illinois (Reuters) – Speculators are hoping last week that they will make a bullish bet on Chicago’s corn and soybeans, and hope that discussions with US trading partners will advance and could stimulate US grain exports. American farmers have an efficient start with spring planting, and South American crops have good […]
Gold (XAU) Silver (XAG) Daily Forecast: Traders Await NFP Report as Gold Tests Key Resistance – FX Empire

Silver will consolidate as rate cut expectations are built Silver (Xag/USD) is trading at $32.55, slightly above the session low of $32.43. The metals are confirmed, and support from the softer US dollars has increased speculation that the Federal Reserve will ease its policy in the coming months. However, concerns about global trade and suppressed […]
Asia-Pacific markets rise as investors await clarity on Trump's tariff plans – CNBC

It is known for its main bazaar, Paharganj, hotels, lodges, restaurants, Daba and a wide range of shops that cater to both domestic and foreign tourists, especially backpackers and budget travelers. Hadina | E+ | Getty Images The Asia-Pacific market rose on Monday as investors clarified President Donald Trump's plan to impose tariffs on major […]
Eagles would be ‘honored’ to visit White House as they await invite

The Eagles' Super Bowl 2025 celebration may eventually include the White House. Over the weekend, reports surfaced that the team would skip a visit to DC to be attacked by President Trump, but they were apparently premature. According to numerous NFL insiders on Monday, the team wants to go to the White House, as well […]
Futures flat after Thursday's fall as markets await Fed, tariff cues – Yahoo Finance

(Reuters) – U.S. stock index futures remained pretty flat on Friday after investors fell in a previous session over President Donald Trump's tariff threat and the Federal Reserve's outlook for interest rates. All three indexes fell in the final session, even after downbeat forecasts from retail giant Walmart. Walmart rose 0.4% in pre-market trading on […]
As L.A. Victims Await Aid, Mayor Karen Bass Blames Fire Chief — Again

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has denounced LA Fire Station Chief Kirsten Crowley. As reported by Breitbart News, Bass was abroad when the fire began. LAFD has failed to pre-deploy the engines and firefighters ahead of the expected extreme winds. Clearly, the decision was taken because buses and city council cut firefights and Crawley harassed […]
Forex Today: US Dollar consolidates losses, markets await comments from Fed officials – FXStreet

Here's what you need to know on Monday, February 17th: The major currency pairs trade near the closure level of the previous Monday, as trading terms remain thin, and US financial markets remain closed in compliance with President's Day holidays. The economic calendar does not provide a release of high-rise data, but investors will pay […]