Gold started September on a cautious note, with XAU/USD trading around $4,440–$4,450 per ounce after coming under pressure from stronger rate-hike expectations and rising Treasury yields. Spot gold was recently around $4,428.54, down about 0.4% on the day. 📉 Why Is Gold Under Pressure? The biggest

Gold Under Pressure as Fed Hike Bets Rise Gold started the final trading day of August under pressure after last Friday’s sharp sell-off. XAU/USD traded between approximately $4,396 and $4,472 during Monday’s session, with prices recovering from the day’s low but remaining below the levels seen earl

Many traders use the words Spot, Forward and Futures interchangeably—but they are not the same market. Understanding the difference matters because the instrument you trade affects pricing, settlement, leverage, margin, counterparty risk and expiry. 1. Spot Market — Trading the Current Market A spot

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh delivered his much-anticipated Jackson Hole speech on August 28, 2026, and his message was notably more hawkish than markets had hoped. The central theme was clear: inflation remains too high, and the Fed is not prepared to declare victory. Warsh emphasized that the

CZ Says Bitcoin Could Reach $1 Million Faster Than Expected Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) delivered a strongly bullish long-term message at Bitcoin Asia 2026 in Hong Kong today. When asked whether Bitcoin reaching $1 million could take 25 years, CZ said he does not believe it would take that l

The U.S. labor market will be in focus today as traders prepare for the latest Initial Jobless Claims report, scheduled for 6:00 PM IST on August 27, 2026. According to the current market consensus, Initial Jobless Claims are expected at 208K, compared with 206K in the previous release. What Are Une

Gold (XAU/USD) is taking a breather today after a powerful August rally pushed the precious metal to a fresh three-month high. Spot gold has pulled back toward the $4,630–$4,650 area as traders become more cautious ahead of key U.S. economic data and upcoming Federal Reserve commentary. Reuters repo

August 26, 2026 | Followme Market Outlook The U.S. economic calendar is packed with high-impact releases today, with markets preparing for fresh signals on inflation, economic growth and consumer demand. The key releases are scheduled for 8:30 a.m. ET (6:00 p.m. IST) and include July Personal Income

Gold delivered another strong session on August 25, briefly climbing to around $4,697/oz, its highest level in roughly three months, before pulling back toward the $4,630–$4,640 area. 📈 Why Is Gold Moving Higher? The broader bullish move is being supported by several factors: Safe-haven demand: Ong