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Gold hits one week low as oil inflation fears weigh on metals

Gold prices fell to a one-week low on Friday, extending a multi-session decline as rising oil prices and inflation concerns strengthened the US dollar and weighed on precious metals. The move marked a fourth consecutive losing session for gold, reflecting growing pressure from higher US Treasury yields......

Oil surge rattles markets as inflation fears intensify

Global equity markets fell on Friday as a sharp rise in oil prices and higher bond yields reignited concerns that central banks may be forced to tighten monetary policy again. Investors reversed recent optimism over potential interest rate cuts, shifting toward expectations of prolonged monetary pressure......

Bank of Korea official warns of rising inflation concerns amid global uncertainty

A newly appointed member of the Bank of Korea has warned that inflation concerns are increasing as global economic uncertainty continues to affect energy prices and financial markets. Speaking in Seoul, board member Kim Jin-ill stated that higher oil prices linked to tensions in the Middle East are......

European Central Bank official warns of early stagflation signals in eurozone

European Central Bank policymaker Olli Rehn has warned that recent economic data point to early signs of stagflation in the eurozone, linking weak growth and rising inflation to energy shocks driven by geopolitical tensions. Speaking in Helsinki, Rehn said the latest indicators suggest the eurozone......

Argentina considers lower interest rates amid inflation challenges

Argentina is weighing the possibility of approaching financial markets with lower interest rates, according to a senior government official, as the country continues to grapple with persistent inflation and economic uncertainty. Speaking at a recent economic event in Buenos Aires, Secretary of Economic......

Oil shock and Wall Street euphoria put global economy on recession watch

Global economies may be sleepwalking toward a deep recession even as American stock markets continue to set records, according to a warning from Amrita Sen, founder of Energy Aspects, who described the resilience of equity markets in the face of one of the worst oil supply shocks in history as "misplaced......

Japanese yen crosses 160 level after sharp intervention warning

The Japanese yen weakened past the 160 per dollar mark on Wednesday, touching 160.73, its lowest level since July 2024, before reversing sharply after an unusually forceful verbal intervention from Tokyo officials. The move highlighted growing tension between currency traders and Japanese authorities......

Inflation rises in Germany and Spain ahead ECB rate decision

Prices across Europe moved higher in April as Germany and Spain reported fresh increases in inflation ahead of a key monetary policy meeting by the European Central Bank. The latest figures point to persistent price pressures linked to energy markets and geopolitical tensions, particularly the war in......

Bank of Canada expected to hold interest rates at 2.25% as oil shock seen as temporary

The Bank of Canada is widely expected to keep its key interest rate unchanged at 2.25% in its upcoming policy decision, as economists assess the recent rise in oil prices as a short-lived shock unlikely to alter the broader inflation outlook. The expected decision comes amid global economic uncertainty......