EnergyGold Stalls as Treasury Yields Climb Toward Two-Decade Highs
Gold is retreating from September peaks above $4,400, pressured by a surging dollar and 10-year Treasury yields pushing past 5.25%. While speculative capital exits, the metal remains caught between the Federal Reserve’s inflation-fighting mandate and a growing appetite for bullion among global central banks and exchange-traded funds.
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Miners Face Fragmented Borrowing Costs for AI Expansion
Bitcoin miners shifting toward artificial intelligence are encountering widely divergent financing terms, as lenders increasingly scrutinize specific project contracts and infrastructure pathways. Data from BlocksBridge Consulting reveals that while some firms secure capital at 6%, others face costs as high as 9%, reflecting a cooling appetite for broad-based data center lending.
Energy
Business
Gold & Precious Metals

Gold and Silver Retreat as Markets Brace for December Fed Hike
Spot gold and silver prices dipped on Monday as a strengthening dollar and rising Treasury yields overshadowed safe-haven demand. Despite persistent geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, investors pivoted their focus toward upcoming U.S. inflation data, recalibrating expectations for potential Federal Reserve policy tightening before the year ends.