US initial jobless claims up by 8,000 to 208,000
The number of seasonally adjusted initial jobless claims in the United States rose by 8,000 to 208,000 in the week ending January 3, the Department of Labor said on Thursday.
1/8/2026
Japan's December consumer confidence slips to 37.2
Japan's seasonally adjusted Consumer Confidence Index decreased in December when compared to the figure seen the previous month, down by 0.8 points to land at 33.7, according to a report released on Thursday by the country's Cabinet Office.
1/8/2026
German factory orders up 5.6% in November
Real (price-adjusted) new orders in manufacturing in Germany rose 5.6% in November on a monthly basis, the country's Federal Statistical Office Destatis revealed in a report published on Thursday. The figure came in above analyst expectations.
1/8/2026
U.S. Private Payrolls Rise by 41,000 in December
Private payrolls in the United States increased by 41,000 in December, according to a report by Automatic Data Processing Inc. (ADP) released on Wednesday. The figure was an improvement compared to a loss of 32,000 jobs in November, but lower than predicted by analysts.
1/7/2026
Euro area inflation down from 2.1% to 2% in December
Eurozone's consumer price index (CPI) rose 2% on an annual basis in December, according to a flash estimate published by the European Union's statistical office Eurostat on Wednesday.
1/7/2026
Silver down over 2% after yesterday's rise
Silver traded over 2% lower on Wednesday, pulling back from yesterday's rally that saw it gain over 6%. The price of silver has still improved by 36.3% in a month and 115.9% in the last six months as geopolitical tensions and unease about the state of the US economy pushed investors toward safe havens.
Silver lost 2.31% going for $79.42 per ounce. Gold decreased by 0.70% and went for $4,463 per ounce. Meanwhile, platinum dropped 3.66%, selling for $2,331.71 per ounce and palladium fell by 3.40% to go for $1,740.75 per ounce.
Silver prices rose on Tuesday
Silver trades at $77.98 per troy ounce, up 2.33% from the $76.20 it cost on Monday.
1/6/2026
UK private sector activity expands in December
The United Kingdom's private sector activity grew in December, with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) Composite Output Index rising from 51.2 in November to 51.4 in December, S&P Global revealed in its final report on Tuesday
1/6/2026
Eurozone Private Sector Activity Slows in December
The euro area saw its business activity expand in December, albeit at a slower pace, with the composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) falling from November's 30-month high of 52.8 to 51.5, according to a report published by S&P Global and Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB) on Tuesday.
1/6/2026
Oil prices volatile as market weighs Maduro arrest
Oil prices had a choppy session yesterday with the market trying to digest the impact of the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro by the US. ICE Brent fell below US$60/bbl at one point during the trading session but settled 1.66% higher on the day at US$61.76/bbl
1/6/2026
Germany’s Business Activity Slows Further in December
Germany’s private sector activity showed a slight slowdown in December, according to the final report released on Tuesday by S&P Global and Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB).The Composite PMI Output Index was revised down to 51.3 in December, compared to the preliminary reading of 51.5, signaling a modest easing in overall business activity.
1/6/2026
Gold Rises 2%, Silver Soars 4% Amid Venezuela Crisis
Gold jumped by 2.26% to $4425 per ounce while silver surged by 4.30% to $75.51 per ounce platinum increased by 1.93% to $2,182.08 per ounce, and palladium climbed by 1.31% to $1,638.48 per ouncePrecious metals saw sharp gains on Monday as geopolitical tensions intensified, driving investors toward safe-haven assets. Gold climbed 2.26% to $4,425 per ounce, while silver surged 4.30% to $75.51 per ounce
1/5/2026
Gold Holds Steady Above $4,400 Amid Geopolitical Tensions
The increase in safe-haven demand comes as geopolitical tensions rise. The U.S. launched land strikes in Venezuela, resulting in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Additionally, US President Donald Trump’s confrontational statements toward Colombia and Mexico fueled concerns about regional instability in Latin America, further supporting gold prices.
1/5/2026
China Services Growth Slows in December
China’s services sector expanded at a slower pace in December, according to data released by S&P Global on Monday. The Caixin China Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) edged down to 52.0 in December from 52.1 in November, signaling a modest deceleration in growth.
1/5/2026
UK manufacturing growth accelerates in December
The growth in the United Kingdom's manufacturing sector expanded in December, a report by S&P Global showed on Friday. The S&P Global UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) stood at 50.6, jumping from 50.2 recorded in November and landing at a 15-month high. However, the figure still came in below the preliminary reading of 51.2.
1/2/2026
Precious Metals Rise on First Trading Day of 2026
The prices of precious metals continued their rally from last year on the first trading day of 2026 after the holiday break. Gold rose by more than 1% and silver by more than 3.5% on Friday.Gold jumped by 1.45% to $4,378 while silver surged by 3.64% to $74.03 per ounce platinum increased by 1.25% to $2,166.14 per ounce, and palladium climbed by 1.25% to $1,647.03 per oune
1/2/2026
Silver jumps 3%
The prices of most precious metals rose on Tuesday, with silver advancing by more than 3% and partially recovering from the losses it suffered yesterday during end-of-the-year profit-taking. Investors' focus remained on the situation in Ukraine, with optimism about a potential peace deal slightly shaken by yesterday's attack on the home of Russian President Vladimir Putin.Silver jumped by 3.08% go for $75.08 per ounce, while gold climbed by 0.96% and went for $4,376.34 per ounce platinum increased by 1.77% to $2,156.40 per ounce while palladium declined by 0.95% to $1,619.52 per ounce.
12/30/2025
Precious Metals Slide as Palladium Plunges Over 12%
Prices of precious metals declined sharply on Monday, led by a significant sell-off in palladium, which dropped more than 12% after reaching an overnight high of $1,901.69 per ounce, its highest level since December 2022Market sentiment was influenced by geopolitical developments, as investors closely monitored Ukraine peace talks. U.S. President Donald Trump stated that there are “makings of a deal,” adding that the outcome of the negotiations could become clear “within a few weeks,” easing risk sentiment across markets.Among precious metals, palladium fell 12.64% to $1,680.25 per ounce, marking the steepest decline in the sector. Gold slipped by 1.13% to $4,443 per ounce, while silver dropped 2.61% to $76.06 per ounce. Platinum also declined, falling 2.55% to $2,283.07 per ounce.
Japan's retail sales up 0.6% in November
Retail trade in Japan increased by 0.6% in November compared to the previous month, according to a preliminary report by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry published on Friday
12/26/2025
US weekly Initial Jobless Claims decline to 214,000 vs. 223,000 expected
There were 214,000 Initial Jobless Claims in the week ending December 20, a decrease of 10,000 from the previous week's unrevised level, the US Department of Labor (DOL) reported on Wednesday.
12/24/2025