The price of the precious metal is rapidly rising due to its use in solar panels and, more importantly, defence products, with China having control over much of the market. Elsewhere, Fed independence was back in the news. Read on for a breakdown of fixed income news across sectors and regions.

In terms of geopolitical newsflow it has been a very busy start to 2026. We have seen attention on Venezuela, Iran and Greenland to name but a few. Thus far, however, financial markets remain untroubled.

A spectacular start to 2026 saw the Venezuelan president whisked off to jail in the US, which caused a spike in bond prices. We wrap up the end of 2025 and focus on what’s to come in 2026. Read on for a breakdown of fixed income news across sectors and regions.