May 22, 2026 • Investment • Reading Time: 13 minutes 13 min WRITTEN BY Crypto investor and blockchain researcher The gold vs Bitcoin debate has become one of the biggest discussions in modern investing. Both assets aim to protect wealth, yet they work in very different ways. Gold offers centuries of trust and stability, while…
Understanding the Real Forces Behind the Gold Market Drop Gold Price Today The recent gold market sell-off has shaken investor confidence, wiping out multiple trillions of dollars in combined gold and silver valuations. As prices fell sharply, many began questioning whether gold still deserves its reputation as a reliable safe-haven asset. However, this decline does…
MON: Italian Judicial Referendum, Japanese CPI (Feb) TUE: BoJ Minutes (Jan), EZ/UK/US Flash PMIs (Mar) WED: Riksbank Minutes, ECB Wage Tracker, UK Inflation (Feb), German Ifo Survey (Mar), US Durable Goods (Feb) THU: Norges Bank Policy Announcement, German GfK Consumer Confidence (Apr) FRI: UK Retail Sales (Feb), Moody’s on Italy JAPANESE CPI (MON): National CPI…
Newsquawk Week In Focus: Highlights include US/China meet, NVDA GTC, FOMC, BoJ, BoE, ECB, RBA, and SNB Week in Review WEEKEND: US/China Meeting MON: Chinese Retail Sales (Jan-Feb), Canadian Inflation (Feb) TUE: RBA Policy Announcement, German ZEW Survey (Mar), Japanese Trade Balance (Feb) WED: BoC Policy Announcement, FOMC Policy Announcement and Press Conference, CBRT…
Highlights include US NFP, Retail Sales, ISM PMIs, OPEC, EZ Flash HICP, ECB Minutes and Australian GDP Iran International SUN: OPEC Meeting MON: German Retail Sales (Jan), Final Manufacturing PMIs (Feb), US ISM Manufacturing PMI (Feb) TUE: Japanese Unemployment (Jan), EZ Flash HICP (Feb), US RCM/TIPP (Mar), UK Spring Statement WED: Australian GDP (Q4),…
Why Markets Hate Uncertainty Supreme Court Rulings Financial markets had only just begun adjusting to the latest wave of U.S. tariffs when fresh uncertainty emerged. A recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the legality of using emergency powers to justify tariff implementation. Shortly after, President Donald Trump indicated during a press…
Listen to the audio episode: Get The Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist! He Quit Everything to Trade for a Living In episode 537 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with author and pro trader Kevin Hunt, as he opens up about the journey that took him from losing…
The coming week features key inflation and PMI readings, with attention centered on the euro area, the UK, and North America. Multiple central-bank speakers will offer updated guidance as markets recalibrate policy expectations. 📌 Monday, Oct 20 🇨🇳 1-Year & 5-Year Loan Prime Rates – No change expected (3.45% & 3.95%), but commentary could hint…
Weekly Wrap – Global Macro Recap (Oct 13–18, 2025) Global markets navigated a week of mixed macro data and cautious central-bank communication, as China’s inflation eased, UK growth steadied, and US regional surveys diverged. 🇦🇺 Australia (AUD)RBA Minutes reaffirmed a balanced stance: vigilance on inflation, recognition of softer momentum.Labor data surprised with +14.9K jobs; Unemployment…
Week Ahead – Global Macro Events (Oct 13–18, 2025) A dense calendar spans China inflation, US CPI/PPI-Retail Sales, UK labor/GDP, and multiple central-bank speakers. Expect policy expectations and growth signals to drive FX, rates, and commodities. 📌 Monday, Oct 13 📌 Tuesday, Oct 14 🇦🇺 RBA Minutes (Sep) — Tone watch: balance between easing inflation…