Trump’s renewed diplomatic push to end the Russia-Ukraine war has heightened uncertainty for gold and silver. A ceasefire could reduce the geopolitical premium, but failure may push bullion to new highs, with central banks and investors boosting demand amid inflation, tariffs, and currency risks.
US stock market crash fears ease even as Middle East war rages on
Options traders’ fears of a U.S. stock market crash have significantly receded, with key indices like the Nations TailDex and Cboe Skew returning to pre-Iran