Gold breaks $5,000 as shutdown fears and safe-haven demand as traders eye key policy catalysts this week.

Silver futures surge on strong industrial demand and supply risks, but overbought conditions suggest cautious buying on pullbacks near support.

January consumer sentiment beat expectations but remains below last year as inflation worries and labor market uncertainty persist.

The Federal Reserve’s favorite inflation gauge came in line with expectation, although continuing to remain above the central bank’s target.

Jobless claims remain low while GDP growth accelerates, signaling labor market resilience, economic momentum, making a case for pausing rate cuts.

The Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow lifted Q4 growth to 5.4%, highlighting strong consumption and investment; equities dipped, dollar firmed, while bond yields fell amid steady-rate expectations.

BoJ held rates but sounded hawkish, boosting yen; dollar weakened ahead of Fed decision amid geopolitical and tariff uncertainties.

Bond yields slipped after easing geopolitical tensions and a strong 20-year Treasury auction boosted investor confidence and demand for bonds.

Donald Trump used the Davos stage to press again for U.S. control of Greenland, framing the Arctic territory as vital for national and international security and a cornerstone of American strategic dominance.

IEA forecasts oil supply growth exceeding demand in 2026 despite geopolitical tensions.

U.K. inflation edged higher in December, driven by tobacco and transport prices, while core inflation stayed flat, complicating the Bank of England’s outlook as the pound weakened slightly.

Unseasonably cold U.S. weather is boosting natural gas and heating oil prices on expectations of higher demand, though historical patterns suggest prices may normalize after sharp spikes.