The U.S. dollar slipped to a four-week low after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signalled that downside risks to employment were growing, fuelling expectations for a September rate cut. At the same time, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda pointed to accelerating wage growth in Japan, reinforcing expectations that the BoJ may resume tightening by […]
The gold price is struggling to hold above $3,300, raising the question of whether bullion still works as a traditional hedge or has become primarily a policy-driven asset. While the Federal Reserve’s higher-for-longer stance and a firm US dollar are capping upside momentum, steady central bank purchases led by China are providing a structural floor. […]
Bitcoin’s latest price action suggests the current bull market may be entering its later stages. After reaching a record high of $124,128 in mid-August 2025, Bitcoin has since retreated by 8% to trade near $113,222. On-chain data from Glassnode shows long-term holders are taking profits at levels historically seen near cycle peaks, while spot Bitcoin […]