EUR/USD
1.17431
0.026%
Gold
4336.43
-0.042%
Oil
56.243
-0.801%
USD/JPY
155.814
0.081%
GBP/USD
1.33686
-0.043%
GBP/JPY
208.307
0.045%
Real-time News
On December 18th, Saxo Bank analyst Ole Hansen wrote in a report that gold is increasingly becoming a cornerstone asset in a world characterized by fragmentation, fiscal tensions, and geopolitical uncertainty. Golds performance over the past two years reflects more than just a favorable macroeconomic cycle. It signals a deeper transformation in the global financial system, where trust, diversification, and resilience have become as important as yield and growth. Despite the strong momentum, gold is not without risk heading into next year. In the near term, the most tangible risks stem from positioning and capital flows. The strong rally in gold and silver in 2025 means that the upcoming rebalancing of major commodity indices will trigger a significant sell-off in the futures market, a process that could generate significant short-term volatility.On December 18th, Daniela Hathorn, senior market analyst at trading platform Capital.com, said: "With inflation still above target and service sector prices appearing sticky, Bank of England policymakers are unlikely to send a clearly dovish signal. Instead, the Bank of England will likely describe any rate cuts as a gradual shift in risk management rather than a full-blown easing cycle."JPMorgan Chase raised its price target for Micron Technology (MU.O) from $220 to $350.According to the latest analysis from Economies.com analysts on December 18th, spot gold prices have been mainly fluctuating in recent intraday trading. The main bullish trend remains dominant in the short term, and the price is moving along the secondary support trend line, indicating the stability of the bullish trend.December 18th, Futures.com analysts latest view: WTI crude oil futures have fallen in recent intraday trading, mainly due to the stability maintained after touching the current resistance level of $56.40. At the same time, a steep secondary bearish trendline resistance was tested in the short term, which further exacerbated selling pressure and caused a loss of bullish momentum.
