Government bonds and the dollar remain reliable safe havens in crisis: Peter Cardillo

Global markets opened the week cautiously after geopolitical tensions escalated over the weekend, with investors recalibrating risks to equities, currencies and commodities. Early trading in Asia reflected clear risk aversion, with Japanese markets under pressure and safe-haven assets attracting renewed demand.The key question facing investors is whether markets had already priced in the possibility of […]

Silver rises Rs 8,500, inches near Rs 2.50 lakh. Here are the key levels for Monday’s trading

Gold and silver futures rallied on bargain hunting after weaker-than-expected US inflation data revived hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts this year, offsetting concerns from stronger-than-expected employment data earlier this week.On Friday, MCX silver futures for March 5, 2026 rose 3.62%, up from Rs 8,564 to Rs 2,44,999 per kg. Gold futures for April also […]

Is Wealthsimple’s New Physical Gold Trading Worth It? – Money sense

However, that guide left out one important newcomer. Wealthsimple has since launched direct physical gold trading, and it came with a splash. The rollout included a promotional giveaway featuring a one-kilogram gold bar, 10 one-ounce coins and 50 one-tenth ounce coins for eligible customers who deposited money and completed a survey. The promotion ended on […]