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A sharp reversal in Iran tensions, renewed focus on Federal Reserve independence, and major moves in gold, silver and currency markets defined this week’s global trading landscape. Market Highlights Trump's sudden shift in stance towards Iran raises questions over whether tensions in the Middle East are easing. Global institutions move to collectively defend Federal Reserve independence, while a previously "dovish" figure, Hassett, exits the stage early. Meanwhile, the gold-s

Equities advanced while the yen slid to fresh lows as investors positioned for political change, even as Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda reaffirmed the path toward future rate hikes. Japanese equities gained amid renewed yen weakness and speculation surrounding a potential early election, as investors embraced what traders have dubbed the “Takaichi trade” — a combination of rising stocks and a softer currency. The yen fell beyond 159 per dollar, its weakest level since July