March 2026

Gold has recently emerged as a tool some policymakers and analysts cite as helping to reduce the trade deficit. By leveraging gold exports or swaps, countries can register improved trade balance figures, offering a temporary sense of relief. However, experts warn that these effects are often illusory — appearing beneficial on paper while leaving underlying […]

The US dollar may be entering a prolonged period of weakness that could stretch through 2026, according to growing consensus among market participants. After years of dominance supported by aggressive monetary tightening and safe-haven demand, the greenback is now facing structural headwinds that extend beyond short-term market cycles. Shifting interest rate expectations, rising fiscal concerns,

President Donald Trump declared that the United States has reached the highest price in stock market history, marking what he described as a major economic milestone. The announcement follows a powerful rally in major US indexes, pushing benchmark averages to unprecedented levels. The record-breaking stock market surge reflects strong investor confidence, resilient corporate earnings, and

Japan’s Chief Currency Diplomat Atsushi Mimura has called for heightened vigilance in monitoring financial markets, emphasizing the need to respond swiftly to excessive volatility in the foreign exchange (forex) market. His remarks come amid renewed fluctuations in the Japanese yen, shifting global interest rate expectations, and persistent geopolitical uncertainty. Mimura’s statement underscores Japan’s commitment to