The British pound edged lower against the dollar on Thursday, reflecting market caution as investors awaited clarity on President-elect Donald Trump’s Treasury Secretary pick and the implications for U.S. economic policies. Sterling fell 0.1% to $1.26405, struggling to maintain footing against a firming dollar. Dollar Gains Weigh on SterlingThe dollar’s …

Oil prices edged higher on Thursday as intensifying military exchanges between Russia and Ukraine overshadowed concerns over rising U.S. crude inventories. The geopolitical tensions bolstered market uncertainty, keeping prices elevated despite bearish supply data from the United States. Brent crude futures rose 1.3% to $73.77 per barrel by 10:17 GMT, …

Britain’s public finances faced mounting pressure in October as borrowing levels exceeded expectations, posing a significant challenge for Finance Minister Rachel Reeves. Official data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that public sector net borrowing reached £17.4 billion ($22 billion) in October, well above the £12.3 billion forecast …

Bitcoin surged to a new all-time high on Thursday, fueled by optimistic sentiment around crypto markets and the prospect of pro-crypto regulations under U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. The world’s largest cryptocurrency reached $97,792.6 before settling slightly lower at $96,909.4 by early morning trading. This rally places Bitcoin tantalizingly close to …

Gold prices continued their upward trajectory in Asian trade on Thursday, marking a fourth consecutive session of gains as escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine spurred safe-haven demand. However, the precious metal’s recovery faced headwinds from a robust U.S. dollar and uncertainty surrounding Federal Reserve rate decisions. Spot gold rose …

U.S. stock index futures rose slightly on Wednesday, buoyed by optimism over retail earnings and anticipation for Nvidia’s quarterly results, even as geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe introduced caution. At 05:45 ET (10:45 GMT), the Dow Jones Futures rose 70 points (+0.2%), the S&P 500 Futures gained 5 points (+0.1%), …

European markets regained footing on Wednesday, breaking a three-day losing streak, as technology stocks surged and safe-haven demand eased amidst renewed focus on geopolitical and economic developments. The pan-European STOXX 600 rose 0.5% as of 09:20 GMT, recovering from a three-month low touched on Tuesday. Major indices in Germany, France, …

Oil prices held steady for a second consecutive day on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions from the Ukraine war balanced against signs of stronger crude imports from China and a rise in U.S. crude stockpiles. Brent crude futures for January delivery edged up by $0.11 to trade at $73.42 per barrel …

Inflation in the United Kingdom unexpectedly surged in October, pushing consumer price growth back above the Bank of England’s (BoE) 2% target. The increase in underlying inflation pressures suggests that the central bank may need to tread carefully when considering interest rate cuts. Consumer prices rose by an annual 2.3% …

Gold prices climbed higher on Wednesday, bolstered by increasing safe haven demand as geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalated. However, gains in the precious metal were somewhat restrained due to the persistent strength of the U.S. dollar. Spot gold edged up by 0.2% to $2,636.28 an ounce, while December …