MARKETS

How the recent surge in oil prices above $100 a barrel impacts your petrol costs, grocery bills, and household budget in the US, UK, and globally. Learn about the economic ripple effects and market reactions.

Oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel, raising questions about a potential rise to $200. Explore the factors driving this volatility and its impact on global markets.

Crude oil prices hit $110 amid Middle East tensions, risking a global energy crisis. Discover how market volatility impacts global economies and energy supplies.

Escalating tensions in the Middle East have led to a surge in jet fuel prices, potentially increasing airfares globally. Airlines warn of rising costs as the conflict in Iran affects fuel markets.

When buying physical gold coins, the spot price is only part of what investors pay. Dealer premiums — driven by supply, demand, hedging costs, payment methods, and logistics — can significantly affect the true purchase price and eventual profitability.

President Trump meets with Coinbase CEO and supports the crypto industry in its ongoing battle with banks over stalled legislation.

A single session sees $1 trillion wiped from the stock market as Middle East tensions escalate, impacting global energy routes and investor confidence.

Explore the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz and how escalating tensions could impact global oil markets and prices.

Global energy markets are on edge as US-Iran tensions rise, potentially causing a $10-$20 surge in oil prices.

Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales predicts Bitcoin's potential decline as a currency by 2050, sparking debate in the crypto community.

Discover how Anthropic's AI tool threatens IBM's dominance by modernising COBOL systems, causing a 13.2% stock drop and reshaping the future of legacy code management.

Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies are experiencing a downturn due to global trade tensions, geopolitical risks, and technological disruptions.

Bitcoin enters 2026 under pressure with significant price swings and regulatory focus. Discover how the Clarity Act could shape the crypto market's future.

A reported JPMorgan briefing positions XRP as a top institutional digital asset, highlighting speed, utility and real banking use cases.

Gold prices stabilize as traders focus on upcoming Federal Reserve meeting minutes for direction. Key levels and market dynamics analyzed.

Bitcoin's price continues to fall, with analysts predicting further declines amid market uncertainty and macroeconomic pressures.

After silver plunged around 30 per cent in a single night and gold retreated from record highs, traders are blaming everything from speculative froth to a 'huge overnight attack' by big banks. Yet veteran analysts insist the bull market in precious metals is intact – and say the real test now is whether investors understand why they bought in at all.

After gold and silver's record highs and sharp pullback, analysts say the slump has more to do with speculators cashing out than a fundamental crack in the bull market. From Chinese billionaire shorts to Trump's new Fed pick, the real challenge now is knowing why you hold gold at all.

Robinhood posted a record $4.5 billion in annual revenue but missed Q4 estimates as crypto income fell 38%. Active users dropped by 1.9 million, and the stock is down 27% in 2026.

The term 'Bitcoin Reset' refers to a scenario where the market undergoes a deep and meaningful recalibration—resetting price expectations, investor behaviour, institutional engagement, and perhaps even the narrative around what Bitcoin is and should be.

RandEdgeFX offers exposure to multiple asset classes through a single trading account, allowing users to trade currencies, indices, equities, commodities, and metals without the operational complexity of managing multiple systems or accounts.

Bitcoin crashed from $126,000 to below $60,000 since October as leveraged bets unravelled, Trump's crypto venture drew a congressional probe, and the Treasury ruled out any rescue.

China's official gold reserves rose again in January, extending a 15-month buying streak even as prices climbed. Analysts say the measured accumulation reflects Beijing's push to diversify official reserves, with gold still a smaller share of China's holdings than the global average.

Bitcoin prices dipped as online rumours falsely linked Jeffrey Epstein to Satoshi Nakamoto, triggering volatility despite a lack of evidence.

Bitcoin plunges below $80,000 as 2026 Epstein files reveal the financier's early role in the rise of major crypto exchanges like Coinbase.

Gold crashed 9% on Friday following Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair, marking its worst single day since 1983, yet major banks maintain bullish forecasts of $6,000–$6,300 by year-end, citing sustained central bank buying and structural demand.

This analysis of Ethereum price cycles looks at how ETH has performed historically during each cycle from 2018 to 2025 and the primary drivers and indicators. These cycles are important to both speculators and long-term investors, as they offer a historical glimpse into potential investment opportunities.

JPMorgan and Deutsche Bank see gold's 11 per cent crash on the Warsh Fed announcement as a prime buying opportunity, raising price targets to $6,300 and $6,000 per ounce respectively. Despite Friday's worst single-day decline in a decade, both Wall Street giants cite robust central bank demand and structural diversification trends as drivers for substantial upside in 2026.

Overnight futures, particularly those tied to US indices, often provide many of the first directional signals for Asian investors. From Wall Street futures to the opening signals in early Asian market sessions, these indicators set the tone for risk appetite, sector rotations, and openings across Asian equity markets.