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Gold slides amid recovery in bond yields, higher oil prices
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Gold slides amid recovery in bond yields, higher oil prices

Gold came under pressure in early European trading on Tuesday, with XAU/USD moving near $4,120 per ounce. The latest move reflects competing forces: firmer US Treasury yields and higher oil prices are weighing on gold, while geopolitical uncertainty may continue to support demand for safe-haven assets.

20 Oct 2026 2 min read
The UAE Trader’s Forex Clock: Complete Guide to Global Market Sessions and Trading Hours
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The UAE Trader’s Forex Clock: Complete Guide to Global Market Sessions and Trading Hours

Forex Market Hours in UAE Time: A Complete Guide for UAE Traders The foreign exchange market operates across multiple financial centers around the world, which means trading activity continues almost continuously from Monday to Friday. For traders based in the United Arab Emirates, however, knowing

31 Aug 2026 15 min read
Forex and Commodities Markets Brace for US CPI as Gold Nears $4,400 and Oil Climbs
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Forex and Commodities Markets Brace for US CPI as Gold Nears $4,400 and Oil Climbs

Global forex and commodity markets are entering one of the most important trading sessions of the week as investors prepare for the latest U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report while simultaneously monitoring rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

12 Aug 2026 7 min read
Weak US Jobs Data Shakes Up the Dollar: What's Happening in Forex Markets Right Now
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Weak US Jobs Data Shakes Up the Dollar: What's Happening in Forex Markets Right Now

Forex markets have had plenty to digest over the past week, with a soft US jobs report reshaping expectations around the Federal Reserve's next move — and sending ripple effects across major currency pairs, gold, and broader risk sentiment.

10 Aug 2026 3 min read