Breaking: Gold reaches all-time high near $4,380 amid safe-haven flows

Gold (XAU/USD) rises and hits its record high around $4,380 during the Asian session on Monday. The precious metal gains momentum as Israel-Iran conflict and the rising in US-Venezuela tensions boost the safe-haven demand.

Dec 22, 2025

WTI touches one-week high, eyes $57.00 amid rising geopolitical tensions

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Crude Oil prices kick off the new week on a positive note and touch a one-week top, around the $57.00 neighborhood during the Asian session. The intraday rise, however, lacks bullish conviction amid a combination of diverging forces.

Australian Dollar holds gains following PBOC decision

The Australian Dollar (AUD) holds gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday after the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China's central bank, announced to leave its Loan Prime Rates (LPRs) unchanged. The one- and five-year LPRs were at 3.00% and 3.50%, respectively.