Yearly Archives: 2026
41654156156Precious Metals Rebound After Historic Sell-Off, Volatility Remains Elevated
Written on February 3, 2026 at 3:48 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *Gold and silver suffered historic intraday sell-offs last Friday, driven by a disorderly unwind of overcrowded leveraged positions. *The Warsh Fed nomination strengthened the dollar and undermined expectations of rapid rate cuts, triggering forced liquidations in metals. *Gold rebounded to $4,750–4,800 and silver recovered sharply as longer-term investors stepped in and short-covering occurred.Continue Reading
Dollar Bounces Back on Warsh Fed Nomination and Strong Manufacturing Data
Written on February 3, 2026 at 3:37 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: * The USD rebounded sharply after Kevin Warsh’s Fed Chair nomination eased fears of an aggressively dovish Fed. *Warsh’s reputation for balance-sheet discipline restored confidence in U.S. monetary credibility. *U.S. manufacturing data reinforced growth expectations, supporting higher yields and a stronger dollar. Market Summary: The U.S. dollar has staged a decisive recovery since lateContinue Reading
Hawkish RBA Expectation ahead of Rate Decision Tomorrow Fuels Aussie Strength
Written on February 2, 2026 at 7:21 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *Strong labor and inflation data reinforce the view that the RBA will maintain a restrictive, data-dependent stance. *The Australian dollar benefits against currencies like the euro and yen, where central banks are perceived as neutral or dovish. *Confirmation of hawkish guidance could extend AUD gains, while only a dovish RBA or worsening riskContinue Reading
