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Platinum and palladium might not get as much attention as gold or silver, but they’re essential to industries ranging from jewelry to dentistry to automotive manufacturing. But how do these metals get their global prices, and who sets the standards for their trade? The answer lies with the London Platinum and Palladium Market (LPPM), the world’s leading authority for platinum and palladium trading. If your business handles these precious metals, understanding the LPPM can help you stay competitive and informed. You can stay up to date on the daily Fixing from the LPPM by signing up for a free business…
Silver price (XAG/USD) trades near $66.50 per troy ounce during European hours on Thursday, hovering around an all-time high of $66.89, recorded on Wednesday. Precious metal prices, including Silver, climb as markets increasingly price in two US Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026 following dovish remarks from Fed Governor Christopher Waller, a leading contender for Fed chair.Fed Governor Christopher Waller said at a CNBC forum that the United States (US) borrowing costs should be up to one percentage point lower. Waller warned that job growth has slowed to near zero and advocated for measured rate cuts next year to support…
Waymo, the Alphabet-backed robotaxi startup, has been on a tear. Soon it could be worth $100 billion.
Technical vs. Fundamental Analysis Analytical Approach Analytical Approach Capital preservation is a key to longevity in the trading business. One reason is that markets can stay irrational longer than you can stay solvent. Nowhere is this truer than in leveraged trading, where a small account can control positions many times its size. When markets become unpredictable, relying on only one style of analysis, either technical or fundamental, can quickly test your risk tolerance. This raises a common question among traders: Should you trade solely on technical analysis, purely on fundamentals, or use both? The real answer is more nuanced…
Airplanes with Southwest Airlines sit on the tarmac at the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on Nov. 26, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.Anna Moneymaker | Getty ImagesCheck out the companies making headlines in midday trading:Pfizer — The pharma giant issued disappointing 2026 earnings guidance. Pfizer forecast an adjusted profit ranging between $2.80 per share and $3 per share for the coming year. Analysts polled by LSEG expected earnings per share of $3.05 for 2026. Revenue for the period is anticipated to range from $59.5 billion to $62.5 billion, which would be little changed from the company’s 2025 sales forecast for $62…
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil remains under pressure on Tuesday, extending its decline for a fourth consecutive day as persistent oversupply concerns continue to dominate market sentiment. At the time of writing, WTI is trading around $55.41, down nearly 2% on the day, after briefly slipping to its lowest level since April 9.The latest leg lower comes as renewed optimism around a potential Russia-Ukraine peace breakthrough fuels expectations that additional Russian crude could return to global markets, adding to an already oversupplied environment.Demand-side concerns are also resurfacing, as signs of an economic slowdown in China, the world’s second-largest economy,…
Fed governor Stephen Miran and New York Fed President John Williams say they are not worried about inflation.
When you need money urgently, several loan options can cross your mind. While searching through a myriad of options, you will find one loan type that is easy to get. But here’s a catch: not all loans are the same, and some of them come with more risk than you can imagine. A gold loan is one of the safest options for short-term borrowing, especially when compared to unsecured loans, and will continue to grow in popularity for its seamless process and quick disbursals. What is a Gold Loan? A gold loan is quite simple. You bring in your gold…
Final Full Trading Week of the Year Until Christmas As markets enter the last full trading week of the year, many traders treat it like business as usual. But seasoned professionals know that the pre-Christmas period follows its own playbook. Liquidity thins as the week winds on, real-money flows dominate, and market behavior becomes anything but predictable. Understanding these dynamics can help traders avoid unnecessary risks and capitalize on unique year-end opportunities. A Pre-Christmas Market Driven by Real-Money Flows Unlike typical trading weeks where speculation and new positioning drive price action, the final trading stretch before Christmas is shaped…
Stocks slid on Friday, led by a sharp decline in the tech sector, as investors continue a “rotation trade” out of AI stocks.