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PSX rebounds, gains 178 points

ISLAMABAD - The benchmark KSE 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday reversed the previous session’s losses and closed with a positive momentum, gaining 177.

Why Oil Reacts Violently at “Random” Levels

The Illusion of Randomness in Oil Markets Anyone who trades crude oil futures has seen it happen. Price sells off hard into a round number, stalls, and then snaps violently higher. Or oil grinds higher all morning, only to reverse sharply mid-session with no headline, no inventory release, no obvious catalyst. This can be especially confusing for fundamental traders and analysts who try to explain price action solely through data and headlines. To many, these moves appear random. In reality, they aren’t random at all. Many of these moves...

Despite Two Dovish Dissents, Fed Holds Rates As Expected; Upgrades Growth, Lowers Labor Risks

Despite Two Dovish Dissents, Fed Holds Rates As Expected; Upgrades Growth, Lowers Labor Risks Since the last FOMC meeting on Dec 10th (which resulted in a dovish-er than expected 25bps rate cut and statement), US macro data has surprised significantly to the upside...Source: Bloomberg...prompting a plunge in the market's Fed rate-cut expectations (now below 2x 25bps cuts for the year)...Source: BloombergThe market is now more only modestly more dovish than The Fed's dots for 2026 (but the market is also not pricing in any more moves from The Fed after that)...Source: BloombergAll of which has sent the dollar tumbling and gold exploding higher (while stocks rallied and bonds sold off)...Source: BloombergHeading into today's FOMC statement (and presser), a dramatically wide consensus expects a "boring" and "uneventful" dovish hold with an upgrade to growth, and less downside risk to employment....and that's EXACTLY what we got.No change in rates...Federal Open Market Committee votes 10-2 to leave its benchmark interest rate in a target range of 3.5%-3.75%Fed Governors Christopher Waller and Stephen Miran voted against the decision in favor of lowering rates by a quarter-pointWhich prompted a jump in the odds of Waller getting The Fed Chair job...Source: PolymarketUpgrade for growth:Fed upgrades view of economy to say available indicators suggest economic activity “has been expanding at a solid pace,”Inflation-watch:Fed repeats inflation “remains somewhat elevated”Labor market optimism:Fed removes language from statement that had noted “downside risks to employment rose in recent months”Fed tweaks description of the labor market, noting “job gains have remained low” and the jobless rate has “shown some signs of stabilization”In terms of market reaction, it’s a nothing burger so far as most expect.Read the full redline of the FOMC Statement below: Tyler DurdenWed, 01/28/2026 - 14:00

Gold climbs to record Rs551,662 per tola

ISLAMABAD - Gold price surged to an all-time high in the local market on Wednesday as the price of 24-karat gold per tola jumped by Rs21,100 to settle at Rs551,662.

Deccan Gold Mines may start drilling at critical mineral projects this quarter

Deccan Gold Mines will begin drilling at its critical mineral projects in India and overseas this quarter. The company plans to establish small-scale processing facilities by mid-2027. DGM is exploring nickel, copper, and platinum group elements in Chhattisgarh. In Mozambique, focus will be on lithium, tantalum, and copper. A tungsten project in Spain is also advancing.

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Mumbai Drives India’s Retail Leasing Rebound As Sector Records 54 Per Cent Growth In 2025: JLL

Mumbai emerged as a major contributor to India’s retail leasing rebound in 2025, accounting for 17% of activity as gross leasing surged 54% year-on-year, JLL said. The growth was driven by new mall supply, strong domestic retailers, rising F&B demand and rapid expansion of D2C brands.

Crypto laundering surged to $82 billion last year and the numbers keep rising

The data represents a staggering leap from 2020, when illicit crypto laundering totaled just $10 billion globally. By contrast, last year's total reached $82 billion, driven largely by the rise of specialized Chinese-language "guarantee platforms" and related laundering services operating across Telegram, payment processors, and over-the-counter markets.Read Entire Article

4 Common Money Traps and How to Avoid Them

Effectively managing your money is an essential part of financial well-being. No matter how much you earn, managing your finances is crucial. It requires consistent decision-making, disciplined habits, and awareness of the common money traps. This awareness protects you from money trapping. If you also want to avoid financial pitfalls, read this post to the [...]The post 4 Common Money Traps and How to Avoid Them appeared first on Moguldom.

Safe Haven Surge Puts Switzerland on Edge as Swiss Franc Rallies to Decade High

The global flight to safety that has defined the opening weeks of 2026 is reshaping currency markets, lifting traditional havens while unsettling the economies that issue them. Gold and silver have climbed to fresh records as investors hedge against geopolitical risk and policy uncertainty, but few assets capture the moment more starkly than the Swiss [...]The post Safe Haven Surge Puts Switzerland on Edge as Swiss Franc Rallies to Decade High appeared first on Tekedia.