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The Allure of Gold as a Safe Haven Drives its Price from Peak to Peak

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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...
Foreign Direct Investment Flows to Jordan Increase by 27.7% During the First Three Quarters of 2025

Foreign Direct Investment Flows to Jordan Increase by 27.7% During the First Three Quarter...

SadaNews - The Central Bank of Jordan announced that foreign direct investment inflows into the Kingdom reached approximately 1.525 billion dollars during the first three quarters of 2025, marking a growth of 27.7% compared to the same period in 2024, when they amounted to 1.194 billion dollars. Ac...
Will the Price of Gold Reach $5000 per Ounce in 2026? And What About Silver?

Will the Price of Gold Reach $5000 per Ounce in 2026? And What About Silver?

SadaNews - Despite its recent slump and fluctuations over the past two days, gold enters the year 2026 maintaining strong momentum, after a year that shattered all records, surpassing the $4,000 per ounce mark. While some estimates suggest that the yellow metal could reach $5,000 per ounce if geopol...
What Is Egypt Waiting For to Reduce Fuel Prices After Oil Drops to Its Lowest Level Since 2021?

What Is Egypt Waiting For to Reduce Fuel Prices After Oil Drops to Its Lowest Level Since...

SadaNews - Despite the global decline in oil prices to their lowest levels since 2021, fuel prices in Egypt remain unchanged, at a time when the public is awaiting the impact of this drop on energy costs locally. The price of West Texas Intermediate crude has fallen during December to below $55 a b...