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Gold drops amid stronger dollar and rate concerns

Gold prices declined as a stronger US dollar and concerns about higher interest rates weighed on the precious metal, while the war in the Middle East entered its second week and oil prices surged toward $120 a barrel.

09 Mar 2026-10:00
Laos cuts interest rate to support financial stability

The Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) has decided to lower its 7-day basic interest rate from 8.5 percent to 8 percent in a move aimed at maintaining monetary stability in Laos.

23 Feb 2026-14:42
Global equity funds see strongest inflows in five weeks

Global equity funds posted their largest weekly inflows in five weeks in the seven days to February 18, as easing concerns over artificial intelligence stocks and renewed optimism about U.S. rate cuts improved investor sentiment.

20 Feb 2026-16:17
US dollar heads for strongest week since October

The U.S. dollar is on track for its best weekly performance in four months as traders scale back expectations for Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts and rising geopolitical tensions bolster demand for safe-haven assets.

20 Feb 2026-15:06
Gold reclaims $5,000 amid Fed rate uncertainty

Gold climbed back above $5,000 an ounce after surging 2% on Wednesday, as traders assessed the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate outlook amid thin Lunar New Year holiday trading in parts of Asia.

19 Feb 2026-13:34
Philippines raises $4.1B in bond sale on rate cut bets

The Philippines raised 235 billion pesos ($4.1 billion) in fresh funds through a bond sale that attracted strong investor demand, as buyers moved to lock in higher yields ahead of a potential interest rate cut by the central bank.

19 Feb 2026-11:30
Gold gains on Fed rate cut hopes

Gold edged higher, consolidating gains above $5,000 an ounce, after weak US retail sales strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve may move toward cutting interest rates.

11 Feb 2026-10:39
Bank of England keeps rates at 3.75%, signals cuts ahead

The Bank of England has kept interest rates unchanged at 3.75% following a closely divided vote, while signalling that borrowing costs could be reduced later this year.

05 Feb 2026-17:18
Gold slides 4% but heads for best month since 1982

Gold prices fell more than 4% on Friday amid speculation that the U.S. Federal Reserve could soon be led by a more hawkish chair, but bullion remained on track for its strongest monthly performance since 1982 as investors continued to seek safety amid persistent geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

30 Jan 2026-14:46
Gold hits new record above $5,500 on Fed decision

Gold prices extended their record-breaking rally on Thursday, climbing above the $5,500 mark and approaching $5,600 after the US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged and geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran intensified.

29 Jan 2026-13:32