← Archive
Today's read · Friday, 9 October 2026
Gold rises as dollar and oil ease
Gold prices are climbing due to a weaker dollar and declining oil prices, suggesting a shift in investor sentiment towards safe-haven assets. The hiring of Judy Shelton by the Treasury signals potential changes in monetary policy, which could impact interest rate expectations. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions with Iran are easing, leading to a drop in oil prices and affecting energy markets.
The mood right now · shifting investor sentiment
Stories that matter
5
1
Partly expected
Gold Gains as Dollar Weakens and Oil Prices Fall
Gold prices rose over 1% due to a weaker dollar and falling oil prices.
CommoditiesCurrenciesBonds
2
Partly expected
Shelton's Treasury Role May Signal Shift in US Monetary Policy
Judy Shelton, known for controversial economic views, joins Treasury as an adviser.
BondsSharesCurrencies
3
Partly expected
Oil Prices Drop as Trump Halts Iran Strikes and China Resumes Exports
Oil prices fell after President Trump paused military action against Iran and China restarted fuel exports.
CommoditiesCurrenciesShares
4
Partly expected
US Treasury Yields May Surge, Impacting Global Markets
US 10-year Treasury yields risk reaching 6%, raising borrowing costs.
BondsCreditShares
5
Partly expected
Hurricane Isaias Disrupts Gulf Oil Production, Boosting Prices
BP evacuates Gulf platforms as Hurricane Isaias strengthens, affecting oil supply.
CommoditiesSharesCurrencies
Has it been right?
see all →66.7%
Called right
6
Finished
13
Still running