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Gold price today: Record near $5,200 as tariffs, Fed meeting and shutdown risk keep safe-haven bid alive

Gold price today: Record near $5,200 as tariffs, Fed meeting and shutdown risk keep safe-haven bid alive

Gold surged over 3% after hours Tuesday, breaking a new record above $5,187 an ounce as traders brace for the Fed meeting and a looming U.S. funding deadline. CME reported record metals derivatives volume, and major banks raised gold price targets, with Deutsche Bank projecting $6,000 by 2026. February gold futures settled at $5,082.60. Silver and other metals also saw sharp swings.
Bank Stocks Week Ahead: Fed “Pause” Signals, Holiday-Thin Trading, and Buybacks Put Financials in Focus (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Bank Stocks Week Ahead: Fed “Pause” Signals, Holiday-Thin Trading, and Buybacks Put Financials in Focus (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Federal Reserve officials signaled no urgency for further rate cuts, with New York Fed President John Williams and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack both emphasizing a steady approach. Key U.S. economic data delayed by a government shutdown will be released during a shortened Christmas trading week, increasing uncertainty for bank stocks. Markets will close Dec. 25; volatility may rise due to thin liquidity.
Gold Soars to Record High: Hits $4,000/Oz — Is $5,000 Next? Experts Weigh In

Gold Soars to Record High: Hits $4,000/Oz — Is $5,000 Next? Experts Weigh In

Gold hit a record $4,381 per ounce on Oct. 20, 2025, before retreating to around $4,000 by month’s end after the Federal Reserve cut rates. The metal is up over 50% year-to-date, its strongest annual performance since 1979. Central banks and ETFs have driven demand, while silver and Bitcoin also hit new highs. Major banks now forecast gold could reach $5,000 per ounce by 2026.
Gold Bonanza 2025: Price Soars Past $4,400 as Diamond District Frenzy Hits New York – Is $5,000 Next?

Gold’s Wild Rally Hits $4,400 – Is $5,000 Next or a Market Crash Looming?

Gold surged to a record above $4,300/oz in mid-October, up about 60% in 2025, before plunging 4–5% on Oct. 21. Silver also hit a record $53–54/oz. The rally was fueled by Fed rate-cut bets, inflation, geopolitical tensions, and central-bank buying. Analysts remain split, with some warning of further profit-taking and others projecting gold could reach $5,000/oz by 2026.
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  • Ford Shares Rise as Quality Improves Despite Recall Concerns
    June 28, 2026, 4:47 PM EDT. Ford Motor Company shares edged up to $14.13, up 0.14% on Friday, starting a shortened four-day trading week ahead of U.S. Independence Day. The automaker's stock gained 0.5% for the week, outperforming General Motors and Stellantis. Ford led mass-market brands in J.D. Power's 2026 Initial Quality Study with 152 problems per 100 vehicles, versus the industry average of 175, marking significant improvement. However, recall risks persist, with Ford recording 51 recalls in 2026, the highest in the industry, and remaining under federal scrutiny for delayed rearview camera recall actions. CEO Jim Farley and COO Kumar Galhotra emphasized a focus on quality and reduced warranty costs, projecting continued improvement through 2026.

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Nu Holdings shares finish up for the week after Needham call

Nu Holdings shares finish up for the week after Needham call

28 June 2026
Nu Holdings (NYSE:NU) surged 5.7% to $13.17 Friday, flipping its week to a 3.6% gain and outperforming both the iShares MSCI Brazil ETF and the Nasdaq, after Needham initiated coverage with a $17 price target, citing a “scaled and profitable customer base” and expected U.S. expansion within a year.
MARA stock: Long Ridge power deal in focus as bitcoin slides in holiday week

MARA stock: Long Ridge power deal in focus as bitcoin slides in holiday week

28 June 2026
MARA closed Friday up 4.5% at $14.54 as investors weigh its $2.10 billion bitcoin holding—now 38% of equity value, down $311 million since March—against new power-asset exposure from the $1.5 billion Long Ridge deal, with Q2’s end and bitcoin’s price set to drive the stock in a short trading week.
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