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Jun 10, 2026

Gold and silver are often grouped together as precious metals, but they can tell very different stories about market sentiment. While gold is primarily viewed as a defensive asset and store of value, silver has a dual role. Alongside its precious-metal status, silver is heavily used in industrial applications such as electronics, solar panels and green technology.

Jun 09, 2026

By 2026, investors have found themselves in a financial landscape that would have seemed unusual just a few years ago. For the first time in over a decade, cash and government bonds are offering yields close to 5%.

Jun 08, 2026

Markets began June on relatively stable footing as easing geopolitical tensions and softer oil prices continued supporting sentiment across global markets. However, the mood shifted sharply towards the end of the week after stronger-than-expected US labour-market data prompted investors to reassess expectations for Federal Reserve policy. Rising Treasury yields, a stronger US dollar and renewed concerns around higher-for-longer interest rates weighed on risk assets, particularly growth-oriented sectors that had led much of the recent rally.

Jun 03, 2026

The relationship between gold and the US dollar is one of the most closely watched dynamics in global markets. While the two assets have historically moved in opposite directions, that relationship is not always consistent. At times, gold and the dollar can rise together or fall together, reflecting broader macroeconomic forces beyond currency movements alone.

Jun 02, 2026

Most investors focus on stock markets when trying to understand where the economy is heading. Professional investors, however, often pay close attention to a different corner of the financial system first: the credit market.

May 31, 2026

Markets finished May on a strong footing as easing geopolitical tensions, falling oil prices and continued confidence in corporate earnings helped support risk sentiment across global asset classes. While inflation remained elevated and US growth data softened, investors largely looked through the macro headwinds. Instead, attention remained firmly focused on resilient earnings, artificial intelligence investment and signs that tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz may be easing following progress in US-Iran negotiations.

May 25, 2026

EC Markets wrapped up a strong day at Traders Fair Bangkok 2026, combining high booth engagement, valuable conversations, and live event activity with traders, partners, IBs, and industry professionals from across Southeast Asia. Held on 23 May at Iconsiam, the event brought together the regional trading industry for a full day of networking, discussion, and market-focused engagement.

May 25, 2026

Markets pushed further into record territory last week before momentum finally began to show signs of strain as rising bond yields, renewed inflation concerns and geopolitical uncertainty triggered a sharp late-week reversal across risk assets. The S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Jones Industrial Average all climbed to fresh all-time highs during the week, supported by resilient corporate earnings, continued enthusiasm surrounding artificial intelligence investment and generally stronger-than-expected US economic data.