Author: Adrian Blake

29 November 2025 Commodities showed a clear divergence today driven by competing global themes rising defensive demand for precious metals and persistent supply pressure in energy markets. Precious Metals Continue Higher Gold (XAU/USD) $2,937.40 (+1.12%)Gold expanded gains supported by continued safe haven flows softer US bond yields and expectations that USD momentum could weaken further as markets head toward 2026. In addition to macro traders central banks and large asset managers remain consistent spot buyers treating gold as a reserve diversification tool especially in emerging market regions where currency risk and inflation sensitivity are greater. Analysts see the rally being…

The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) continued its decline today extending a six day bearish move and trading near 101.64 a level now positioned for its weakest weekly close projection since August 2025. A combination of improved global risk appetite softer U.S. Treasury yields and rising expectations of a dovish signal from the upcoming Federal Reserve minutes has kept downside momentum intact. Traders are now leveraging a macro environment where rate cut speculation for early 2026 is quietly increasing while inflation remains controlled enough to prevent hawkish repricing. This dollar decline has not only pressured USD crosses but also triggered capital…

Gold prices hovered near an over one-week high on Wednesday, after expectations the U.S. Federal Reserve will trim interest rates next month kept non-yielding bullion a favoured asset. Spot gold was up 0.8% at $4,162.99 per ounce at 01:55 p.m. ET (18:55 GMT), after hitting its highest since November 14 earlier in the session. U.S. gold futures for December delivery settled 0.6% higher at $4,165.20 per ounce. Get the latest news from India and how it matters to the world with the Reuters India File newsletter. Sign up here. “The focus has shifted away from the dollar and towards a decrease in…

— 28 Nov 2025 Global commodity markets showed strength on 28 November 2025 as gold prices rallied to a 3-month high, supported by rising geopolitical hedging demand and weakening short-term bond yields. Crude oil stabilized near recent support levels following OPEC+’s launch of a digital export verification system, aimed at reducing shipment fraud and increasing transparency in crude allocation among member states. The reform has streamlined oil trade logistics, particularly between the Gulf and Asia. Industrial metals saw mixed movement, while wheat and sugar contracts picked up slightly due to renewed seasonal import activity across South Asia. Market strategists describe…

Bitcoin and ether are heading into a packed expiry window this Friday, with billions in open interest lined up against max pain levels that sit far above spot. BTC Derivatives Align for Friday Shakeout Bitcoin and ether enter Wednesday’s session with heavy derivatives momentum, as traders prepare for one of November’s largest options expiries on Deribit. With bitcoin priced at $87,278 and ether at $2,936, both assets sit well below their respective max pain levels heading into the Friday 8 a.m. UTC (3 a.m. EST) expiration. Roughly 150,000 BTC in open interest—worth about $13.19 billion—notional are scheduled to expire this week. The max pain level is pinned…

— November 28, 2025 Bitcoin enters Thursday’s session with renewed bullish momentum as perpetual futures funding rates flip firmly positive across major exchanges. The shift marks a sharp reversal from last week’s neutral-to-negative funding environment, signaling renewed appetite for leveraged long positions heading into December. Funding Rates Flip as Traders Rotate Back Into Leverage Across Binance, Bybit, OKX, and Deribit, average BTC perpetual funding has climbed to 0.021 percent, its highest level in nine days. With bitcoin trading at $88,450, the move reflects aggressive positioning from leverage-seeking traders anticipating a year-end breakout. Perpetual swaps often act as sentiment barometers, and…

The crypto market is up today, for a third day in a row, with the cryptocurrency market capitalisation rising by just 0.6%, standing pretty much unchanged at $3.1 trillion. 80 of the top 100 coins have gone up over the past 24 hours. At the same time, the total crypto trading volume is at $149 billion. Crypto Winners & Losers At the time of writing, 9 of the top 10 coins per market capitalization have seen their prices appreciate over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin (BTC) has risen by 0.2% since this time yesterday, meaning it’s largely unchanged, currently trading at…

28 November 2025 Bitcoin (BTC) powered through yet another strong trading day on 28 November 2025, continuing to trade comfortably above the $120,000 threshold, a level that now serves both as a psychological benchmark and a new support zone for large-market option desks and long-term investors. This price range marks Bitcoin’s most dominant annual rise since inception, reflecting a 2025 trend driven heavily by institutional flows, corporate treasury adoption, structured derivative hedging, and blockchain infrastructure breakthroughs — fundamentally different from the retail-centered cycles seen in 2017 and 2021. A key catalyst pushing the market’s resilient tone was the formal rollout…

Introduction The global forex and CFD trading market has grown rapidly, increasing the demand for platforms that focus on affordability, usability, education, and trader support. In 2025, OnsaFX has become a name linked with positivity, learning, accessibility, and community empowerment. It appeals strongly to new traders who want more than a broker, they want an environment that encourages structured learning, psychological strength, safe capital handling, and smart decision-making. Instead of promoting hype-based trading, OnsaFX inspires traders to adopt strategy-driven methods, patient investing, risk-aware execution, and long-term financial growth. The following seven factors highlight its positive influence this year. 1. Supporting…

Toronto, ON – November 14, 2025 – Global financial markets are currently navigating a turbulent period, grappling with the twin forces of declining commodity prices in several key sectors and a decidedly hawkish stance from the U.S. Federal Reserve. This confluence of factors has significantly dampened investor sentiment, leading to widespread market corrections and particularly impacting resource-heavy exchanges like the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). Hopes for imminent interest rate cuts, once a beacon for market optimism, have rapidly faded, replaced by the stark reality of a “higher for longer” interest rate environment. The immediate implications are clear: increased market volatility, a…