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Gold Remains Stuck Around $4,700: Central Bank Policy Could Create Downside Risk Next Week

Gold Remains Stuck Around $4,700: Central Bank Policy Could Create Downside Risk Next Week

Gold is entering a highly sensitive phase as the market continues to receive support from geopolitical uncertainty, while at the same time facing pressure from a stronger U.S. dollar, rising bond yields, and expectations that interest rates may stay higher for longer. Although gold has managed to maintain initial support around $4,700 per ounce, bullish momentum remains limited as prices have yet to make a clear breakout above the $4,800 to $4,850 per ounce area.

By Ebila AINews
The U.S. Dollar Holds Firm as U.S.-Iran Tensions Persist: What Is the Market Worried About?

The U.S. Dollar Holds Firm as U.S.-Iran Tensions Persist: What Is the Market Worried About?

The U.S. dollar is reclaiming its familiar safe-haven role as tensions between the United States and Iran remain deadlocked, while the peace process shows little sign of meaningful progress

By Ebila AINews
Silver’s Fair Value May Be Closer to $40, but Higher Gold Prices Continue to Provide Support

Silver’s Fair Value May Be Closer to $40, but Higher Gold Prices Continue to Provide Support

The silver market is currently showing a rather unusual setup: prices are holding in a relatively elevated range of around $78 to $80 per ounce, yet according to Commerzbank’s latest assessment

By Ebila AINews
Gold Rebounds as Oil Cools After the U.S. Extends the Ceasefire With Iran

Gold Rebounds as Oil Cools After the U.S. Extends the Ceasefire With Iran

Gold prices moved higher again on April 22 after the White House announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran, giving peace talks more time to continue.

By Ebila AINews
U.S. Stocks Pause After a Strong Rally: Why Wall Street Has Not Given Up on the Bullish Case

U.S. Stocks Pause After a Strong Rally: Why Wall Street Has Not Given Up on the Bullish Case

After a powerful rally led by technology stocks, the U.S. equity market paused at the start of the new week. On April 20, all three major indexes closed slightly lower: the S&P 500 fell 0.24%, the Nasdaq declined 0.26%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was nearly flat, slipping just 0.01%.

By Ebila AINews
Fiscal Risks and Stagflation Fears: Why Gold Prices May Still Rise Even Without Fed Rate Cuts

Fiscal Risks and Stagflation Fears: Why Gold Prices May Still Rise Even Without Fed Rate Cuts

The gold market in 2026 is presenting a striking paradox: even if the U.S. Federal Reserve does not rush to cut interest rates, gold’s medium- to long-term outlook remains well supported.

By Ebila AINews
Oil Surges, Stocks Wobble: When the Fate of Global Markets Is Compressed into the Strait of Hormuz

Oil Surges, Stocks Wobble: When the Fate of Global Markets Is Compressed into the Strait of Hormuz

As of April 20, 2026, global financial markets entered the new week in a state of both tension and caution.

By Ebila AINews
The Dollar Weakens as Risk Appetite Returns Following Signals from Hormuz

The Dollar Weakens as Risk Appetite Returns Following Signals from Hormuz

On April 17, 2026, the U.S. dollar fell to its lowest level in several weeks as global markets shifted sharply into risk-on mode after Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz had reopened to commercial vessels during a temporary ceasefire period. Reuters reported that the Dollar Index fell 0.3% to 97.96, after earlier touching 97.632, its lowest level in seven weeks

By Ebila AINews
India Halts Gold and Silver Imports: A Warning Signal for Global Markets?

India Halts Gold and Silver Imports: A Warning Signal for Global Markets?

The global precious metals market is facing a notable variable as banks in India have unexpectedly halted gold and silver import orders. The cause does not stem from market demand, but rather from delays in the issuance of formal government authorization.

By Ebila AINews
Dollar Nears Six-Week Lows as Markets Bet on an Iran Peace Deal

Dollar Nears Six-Week Lows as Markets Bet on an Iran Peace Deal

The U.S. dollar is trading near its lowest level in six weeks against major currencies, as market sentiment improves on expectations that the United States and Iran may be moving closer to an agreement that could ease tensions in the region. On April 16, the Dollar Index hovered around 98.027, after falling for eight consecutive sessions through Wednesday and giving back most of the gains that had previously been driven by the Iran conflict.

By Ebila AINews