Global gold prices have dropped 22% since February 2026, defying the metal's safe-haven reputation. High real interest rates, a stronger US dollar, and heavy investor outflows from gold ETFs are driving the sell-off, with no clear catalyst for a quick recovery in sight.

9d ago · 4 min · Markets

Commodity market dynamics are reshaping global currency hierarchies, with resource-rich nations using export leverage to challenge dollar dominance in trade settlement. Bilateral currency agreements and non-dollar invoicing are reducing demand for the greenback and fragmenting reserve currency allocations. Central bank

2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs