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Gold is going up because Trump is talking down the dollar: ‘The narrative of relative U.S. decline,’ UBS fears

The dollar hasn’t been this weak for years.

Gold extends rally, dollar dips as Trump brushes off currency weakness

Gold extends rally, dollar dips as Trump brushes off currency weakness

Investors are withdrawing from sovereign bonds and currencies in an attempt to shield their assets from geopolitical volatility.

Pound climbs as miners help FTSE 100 nudge higher

Pound climbs as miners help FTSE 100 nudge higher

Miners Fresnillo, Antofagasta and Endeavour led blue-chip risers amid strength in metals prices.

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An unusual Fed ‘rate check’ triggered a freefall in the U.S. dollar and investors are fleeing into gold

The dollar used to be a safe-haven asset, but as the U.S. become more politically volatile investors are going elsewhere.

Scott Bessent insists he’s ‘not concerned at all’ about investors selling America—despite the fact it’s unraveled tariffs before

“Denmark’s investment in U.S. Treasury bonds, like Denmark itself, is irrelevant,” said Scott Bessent.

Gold rises to record high and stocks fall as Trump travels to Davos

Precious metals notch higher, stocks tumble, and dollar risks loom as the US-EU conflict over Greenland unfolds.

Poland has more gold than the European Central Bank and has no intention of slowing down

The National Bank of Poland has increased its bullion reserves to around 550 tonnes, valued at more than €63 billion.

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The U.S. Supreme Court could throw a wrench into Trump’s plan to take Greenland as soon as Tuesday

The U.S. Supreme Court could throw a wrench into Trump’s plan to take Greenland as soon as Tuesday

If the court rules that the president does not have "emergency" powers to regulate routine international trade then his latest threats on Greenland would become technically meaningless.

America’s ‘Achilles Heel’ of national debt is exposed by Trump’s Greenland tariff threat, warns Deutsche Bank

America’s ‘Achilles Heel’ of national debt is exposed by Trump’s Greenland tariff threat, warns Deutsche Bank

"While in many ways it feels like the U.S. holds the economic cards, it doesn’t hold all the funding cards in a world that will be very disturbed by the weekend’s events."

Stocks sell off globally as traders digest Trump message saying he wants Greenland because ‘your Country decided not to give me the Nobel’

Stocks sell off globally as traders digest Trump message saying he wants Greenland because ‘your Country decided not to give me the Nobel’

The message was sent to the Norwegian prime minister, who has no control over how the Nobel Committee awards its prizes. Greenland is a territory of Denmark, not Norway.

European markets drop, gold rises as Greenland tariff threat looms

European markets drop, gold rises as Greenland tariff threat looms

The US is threatening to impose tariffs on eight European countries unless they support his plans to acquire Greenland. EU leaders are contemplating potential retaliatory measures — reiterating their support for territorial integrity.

Over-reliance on China could hit UK energy supply chains ‘putting 90,000 jobs at risk’

Over-reliance on China could hit UK energy supply chains ‘putting 90,000 jobs at risk’

Institute For Public Policy Research thinktank report calls on chancellor to pursue policy of ‘securonomics’

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Tech stocks took another beating as retail investors dump the Magnificent Seven

Tech stocks took another beating as retail investors dump the Magnificent Seven

Traders are selling down the Mag 7 but buying most of the other stocks.

The longer the Supreme Court delays its tariff decision, the better it is for President Trump

The longer the Supreme Court delays its tariff decision, the better it is for President Trump

The court could issue a ruling as soon as Wednesday. It had been expected to rule last week. It is not clear why the court is delaying.

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Stocks Set to Open Lower Amid Fed Fears, U.S. Inflation Data and Big Bank Earnings Awaited

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.64%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.82% this morning as sentiment took a hit amid escalating tensions between the Trump administration and the Federal Reserve.

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‘Damage is piling up’: has the Netherlands forgotten how to cope with snow?

Cyclists and others voice frustration as transport infrastructure descends into chaos amid increasingly rare cold snap

If the Supreme Court rules against Trump's tariffs it could threaten one third of his proposed military budget

Most observers are expecting the court to strike down his tariff regime or at least curtail it.

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FTSE 100 moves ahead amid surprise US growth jump

Figures show the US economy grew more than forecast in the third quarter.

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BoE delivers Christmas rate cut after cooler-than-expected inflation

Fresh data this week shows UK inflation fell more than expected in November, shifting the central bank’s focus to rising unemployment and lacklustre growth.

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More UK interest rate cuts expected in 2026 after Bank of England lowers borrowing costs to near three-year low – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey switches vote – allowing rate cut today

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Bank of England poised for Christmas interest rate cut after inflation slows

The Bank of England is widely expected to reduce borrowing costs to 3.75% from 4% when it next announces its decision on Thursday.

China’s economy loses momentum amid spending and investment slump

Retail sales slowed and investment contracted compared to previous years as Chinese policymakers aim to make domestic demand a top priority in 2026.

New Spiderman phishing kit lets hackers instantly spoof banking sites to steal passwords and take over accounts — how to stay safe

Hackers have a powerful new tool in their arsenal and the Spiderman phishing kit lets them almost instantly spoof multiple banks and crypto services.

Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Await Fed Meeting

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are up +0.12%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are up +0.23% this morning, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street as investors look ahead to the Federal Reserve’s final monetary policy committee meeting of the year, where another rate cut is…

S&P Futures Gain With All Eyes on Key U.S. PCE Inflation Data

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are trending up +0.16% this morning, extending their advance toward a new all-time high, while investors look ahead to the release of the Federal Reserve’s first-line inflation gauge.

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