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German stocks slip as DAX falls 0.07% on sector losses
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German stocks slip as DAX falls 0.07% on sector losses

Technology, construction and industrials weighed on Frankfurt’s benchmark index, while gold futures climbed 0.74% to $4,715.14 per ounce.

Markets Desk · 25 Aug 2026
Swiss stocks rise as US futures gain; ABB, Logitech lead gains
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Swiss stocks rise as US futures gain; ABB, Logitech lead gains

Swiss Market Index climbs 0.21% as European peers advance; Amrize drops after CFO exit, Orior slumps on guidance cut. Oil, gold and crypto prices mixed.

Markets Desk · 25 Aug 2026
Gold tests double top as bearish momentum builds amid U.S. Treasury actions
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Gold tests double top as bearish momentum builds amid U.S. Treasury actions

Futures briefly topped $4,738 an ounce before pulling back as sanctions announcement looms; technical resistance and Treasury bond-buying program weigh on outlook.

Markets Desk · 24 Aug 2026
Global markets cautious amid geopolitical tensions and Nvidia earnings
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Global markets cautious amid geopolitical tensions and Nvidia earnings

Swiss and European equities edge lower as investors await key U.S. data, central bank signals and Nvidia’s AI chip results. Oil and gold move in opposite directions.

Markets Desk · 24 Aug 2026
Solstice Gold expands Strathy project with Leckie Zone acquisition
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Solstice Gold expands Strathy project with Leckie Zone acquisition

The deal adds 24 hectares of patented claims and 9.4 km² of non-patented claims to the Strathy Gold Project, bringing total holdings to 57 km². Consideration includes $600,000 cash and 2 million shares.

Markets Desk · 24 Aug 2026
Ray Dalio urges 15% gold allocation as US debt policy sparks dollar, yield fears
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Ray Dalio urges 15% gold allocation as US debt policy sparks dollar, yield fears

Gold hits three-month high above $4,640/oz as Treasury yields fall and dollar weakens on surprise U.S. debt-buyback expansion. Dalio flags debt crisis hedge.

Markets Desk · 24 Aug 2026
Canaccord downgrades Regis Resources to neutral, lifts price target to A$8.00
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Canaccord downgrades Regis Resources to neutral, lifts price target to A$8.00

Analyst cites valuation concerns despite raising Regis Resources' price target by 19%. FY2027 free cash flow forecast cut to A$156 million, while production guidance remains unchanged.

Markets Desk · 24 Aug 2026
Swiss market falls as Roche, Novartis weigh; Nestlé, Holcim rise
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Swiss market falls as Roche, Novartis weigh; Nestlé, Holcim rise

SMI slips 0.15% as pharma majors drag; Nestlé gains 0.5% while biotech stocks retreat. Brent oil drops 1.5% to $92.94 amid geopolitical jitters.

Markets Desk · 24 Aug 2026
Swiss market opens lower as pharma stocks weigh; gold hits 3-month high
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Swiss market opens lower as pharma stocks weigh; gold hits 3-month high

SMI falls 0.22% in pre-market as Roche and Novartis drag; DAX seen little changed. Brent oil dips 1.5% to $92.94/barrel; WTI at $85.61. Gold climbs 0.75% to $4,637/oz.

Markets Desk · 24 Aug 2026
Dollar outlook hinges on UST buybacks and Fed credibility, BofA says
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Dollar outlook hinges on UST buybacks and Fed credibility, BofA says

Stronger U.S. Treasury buybacks and policy credibility concerns weigh on the greenback, with gold and franc outperforming as investors reassess dollar fundamentals.

Markets Desk · 23 Aug 2026
Jefferies flags metals breakout risk on currency debasement concerns
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Jefferies flags metals breakout risk on currency debasement concerns

Analysts initiate buy ratings on Canadian miners as fiscal deficits and currency risks drive early moves in gold and crypto. Copper and industrial metals seen as next in line.

Markets Desk · 23 Aug 2026
Global markets digest August 2026: equities rise, bonds wobble, Bitcoin surges
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Global markets digest August 2026: equities rise, bonds wobble, Bitcoin surges

U.S. stocks extend gains on CTA normalization, while 30-year Treasury yields hit 19-year highs before easing. Bitcoin breaks above $79,000 amid ETF inflows and Treasury buyback expansion.

Markets Desk · 22 Aug 2026
Central banks hold most gold reserves at Bank of England, World Gold Council data shows
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Central banks hold most gold reserves at Bank of England, World Gold Council data shows

Survey finds 57% of central banks use the Bank of England as a foreign custodian for gold reserves, with Goldman Sachs estimating monthly purchases by official sector at 50 tonnes through 2026.

Markets Desk · 22 Aug 2026
Gold rises as Trump escalates economic pressure on Iran
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Gold rises as Trump escalates economic pressure on Iran

U.S. sanctions threat against Iran lifts gold, oil prices; Fed rate-hike odds remain low ahead of Jackson Hole. Analysis flags technical resistance and profit-taking risks.

Markets Desk · 21 Aug 2026
Gold allocation: Study recommends up to 20% in diversified portfolios
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Gold allocation: Study recommends up to 20% in diversified portfolios

Research suggests a 9% gold and 11% silver allocation for Swiss investors, rising to 25-30% after tax, with disciplined rebalancing to manage volatility.

Markets Desk · 21 Aug 2026
Swiss equities edge higher as Roche, Novartis offset Logitech decline
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Swiss equities edge higher as Roche, Novartis offset Logitech decline

SMI advances 0.1% on pharma strength; Centiel surges 18% after analyst upgrade. Oil holds near $92/bbl as geopolitical risks persist.

Markets Desk · 21 Aug 2026
FTSE 100 edges lower as Middle East tensions lift oil prices
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FTSE 100 edges lower as Middle East tensions lift oil prices

London’s blue-chip index slipped 0.03% as Brent crude surged 2.4% amid U.S.-Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz. Anglo American and JD Sports led sector declines.

Markets Desk · 21 Aug 2026
Gold prices rise above $4,580 on technical breakout; targets $4,626
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Gold prices rise above $4,580 on technical breakout; targets $4,626

Technical analysis suggests gold could test $4,626 after breaking above key resistance levels, with macro factors including lower yields and geopolitical risks supporting gains.

Markets Desk · 21 Aug 2026
U.S. Treasury doubles long-dated bond buybacks after yield surge
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U.S. Treasury doubles long-dated bond buybacks after yield surge

Long-dated U.S. Treasury yields fell 10 bps after the government doubled planned bond buybacks. Stocks rose, gold and bitcoin gained, while the dollar weakened sharply against the Swiss franc.

Markets Desk · 20 Aug 2026
FTSE 100 edges higher as miners rebound despite UK inflation uptick
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FTSE 100 edges higher as miners rebound despite UK inflation uptick

UK stocks rise 0.05% as precious-metals miners lead gains, while CPI accelerates to 2.9% in July and energy prices surge 14.7%. Brent crude and WTI slip as gold extends rally.

Markets Desk · 20 Aug 2026
Gold steadies near $4,500/oz as yields ease; Fed minutes awaited
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Gold steadies near $4,500/oz as yields ease; Fed minutes awaited

Bullion pared losses after a sharp drop as U.S. Treasury yields declined and oil prices rose. Treasury to double buyback operations next month as Fed minutes loom.

Markets Desk · 20 Aug 2026
TCOMAS to unveil gold limited-edition AIO cooler at Gamescom 2026
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TCOMAS to unveil gold limited-edition AIO cooler at Gamescom 2026

PC hardware brand TCOMAS will debut a gold-themed liquid cooler at Gamescom 2026, alongside a new AI PC configurator and a custom build by MudzieModz. The event runs Aug. 26–30 in Cologne.

Markets Desk · 19 Aug 2026
Global stocks slip as yields surge; Swiss market edges up on pharma gains
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Global stocks slip as yields surge; Swiss market edges up on pharma gains

Nasdaq leads losses as U.S. 30-year yields hit 19-year high. SMI ekes out gains on Roche, Novartis gains; ABB falls. Brent crude near $91, gold dips.

Markets Desk · 19 Aug 2026
Swiss stocks slip as global markets waver; Roche, Novartis advance
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Swiss stocks slip as global markets waver; Roche, Novartis advance

Swiss Market Index fell 0.13% as U.S. futures declined on rising bond yields and Middle East tensions. Roche and Novartis led Swiss gains, while cyclicals like ABB lagged. U.S. tech and AI-linked stocks retreated.

Markets Desk · 19 Aug 2026