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Gold and Silver Prices Rise as Demand for Safe Havens Returns
SadaNews - Gold and silver prices have risen as investors turn to safe-haven assets in precious metals, amid escalating geopolitical risks following the U.S. arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Gold advanced in spot transactions by up to 2.1% in early Monday trading, surpassing $4,420 pe...
The Oil Market May Absorb Maduro's Shock Amid Global Supply Abundance
SadaNews - While the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro following U.S. airstrikes is a highly significant geopolitical development, preliminary reports indicate that the global oil market will largely handle this move calmly.
According to sources familiar with the matter, the oil infrast...
Weak Hiring in December Ends a Lackluster Year for the U.S. Labor Market
SadaNews - Limited job gains are expected to be recorded in the United States in December, concluding one of the weakest years for employment growth since 2009.
Economists predict an addition of nearly 60,000 jobs during the month, according to the average forecast from a Bloomberg survey ahead of...
The Allure of Gold as a Safe Haven Drives its Price from Peak to Peak
SadaNews - Throughout the centuries, gold has been a safe haven when political and economic stability wavers. Its status as a highly valuable and reliable commodity, easy to transport and sell anywhere, provides a sense of security amid turmoil.
Investors flocked to gold in 2025, particularly gold-...
Decline in Global Gold and Oil Prices
SadaNews Economy - Gold prices closed lower at the end of the first trading day of the new year.
The U.S. gold futures contracts declined by (0.3%) at settlement to reach (4329.6) dollars per ounce, while gold in spot transactions increased by (0.28%) to reach (4326.23) dollars per ounce.
For...
Precious Metals Kick Off 2026 with Strong Gains
SadaNews Economy - Precious metals started the new year with a strong rise on Friday, continuing the extraordinary upward wave witnessed throughout 2025, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and increasing hopes for interest rate cuts this year, which boosted demand for safe-haven assets.
Gold reco...
After the Shocks and Fluctuations of 2025.. Where Are Oil Markets Heading in 2026?
SadaNews - After a year marked by sharp fluctuations and rapid reactions amidst geopolitical events and tariffs, the oil market in the new year is gradually heading towards a supply surplus, according to Bob McNally, President of Rapidan Energy.
McNally stated that oil prices fell sharply in Trump'...
Massive Saudi Investment Shifts Global Sovereign Fund Landscape in 2025
SadaNews - The Saudi Public Investment Fund has topped the list of sovereign funds worldwide in terms of expenditure in 2025, amounting to $36.2 billion, according to a report by research consultancy "Global SWF."
This represents an 81% increase compared to the fund's expenditure in 2024, when it...
Gold and Silver Bid Farewell to Their Best Year in Half a Century Amid Decline
SadaNews - Gold and silver prices fell on the last trading day of 2025, although they remained on track to record their largest annual gains in nearly half a century, marking the end of an exceptional year for precious metals.
Gold stabilized in spot trading near $4,320 per ounce, while silver slid...
Slight Decline in Global Stocks in the Last Sessions of 2025 After Strong Annual Gains
SadaNews - Global stocks recorded a slight decline in the last trading day of 2025, which reduced some of the gains that had pushed them to record their third consecutive annual gain.
Asian stocks dipped slightly on Wednesday, while futures for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices fell by 0.1% each i...
5 Reasons for Optimism About the U.S. Economy in 2026
SadaNews - A year ago, companies, especially their executives, were optimistic about the U.S. economy in 2025, anticipating tax cuts and market-friendly policies from elected President Donald Trump. Then came April 2, Liberation Day.
On that day, markets retreated, uncertainty escalated, and afford...
Oil Prices Head Towards Largest Annual Loss Since the COVID-19 Pandemic
SadaNews - Oil is on track to record its largest annual loss since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, as prices face pressure from fears of a significant oversupply that could dominate market sentiment and trading as the new year approaches.
Brent crude for March delivery traded near $61 a barrel, whil...