Most Asian stock markets extended losses on Thursday, dragged down by renewed U.S.–China trade tensions and profit-taking following recent rallies in Japan and South Korea. By mid-morning, Japan’s Nikkei 225 had fallen 1.5%, while China’s CSI 300 dropped 0.6% and the Shanghai Composite slipped 0.7%, leading the regional downturn. U.S. …

Oil prices advanced for a second consecutive session on Wednesday, supported by optimism surrounding potential progress in U.S. trade negotiations with China and India and signs of tightening supply. By 12:11 GMT, Brent crude futures were up 1.9% to $62.50 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) gained 2% …

The British pound weakened on Wednesday, falling against both the U.S. dollar and the euro, after official data showed that U.K. inflation unexpectedly held steady in September, rather than rising as markets had anticipated. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) remained at 3.8% for the third consecutive month, according to the …

U.S. stock index futures were largely unchanged early Wednesday, as investors digested a fresh wave of corporate earnings, including results from Netflix, while awaiting key inflation data later in the week. At 10:00 GMT, Dow Jones Futures rose 0.1% (17 points), S&P 500 Futures gained 0.1% (4 points), and Nasdaq …

Gold prices steadied in Asian trading on Wednesday, recovering slightly from steep overnight losses as easing U.S.-China trade tensions and expectations for progress in global trade talks curbed demand for safe-haven assets. At 04:21 GMT, spot gold edged 0.1% higher to $4,127.95 per ounce, bouncing from an earlier session low …

European equities traded mostly lower on Wednesday, weighed down by fading hopes for a Ukraine peace deal and cautious corporate sentiment, though U.K. shares found some support from stable inflation data that may ease pressure on the Bank of England. At 07:05 GMT, Germany’s DAX slipped 0.2%, France’s CAC 40 …

U.K. inflation remained unchanged in September, easing pressure on the Bank of England (BoE) ahead of its November policy meeting, although the rate still sits nearly double the central bank’s target. According to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), annual CPI rose 3.8%, matching readings from July and …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average extended its advance, exceeding the prior target at 47,160 and printing a high at 47,355, keeping the near-term tone constructive. Technical:The 50-period SMA continues to provide a positive impulse, underpinning dips on the 4-hour chart. RSI is holding above the 50 midline, confirming short-term bullish …

USD/CAD turned lower after failing at 1.4060, with price action slipping into negative trades and stabilizing around the 1.4000 pivot as sellers probe for follow-through. Technical:The pair broke its ascending support line, and simple moving averages have flipped to overhead resistance, reinforcing a near-term bearish tilt on the 4-hour chart …

GBP/USD has been range-to-lower, fulfilling the 1.3360 target within the anticipated bearish trajectory. Technical:RSI continues to emit short-term negative signals. Intraday price action remains below the 1.3400 psychological barrier, keeping topside attempts constrained and preserving downside pressure. Base case (downside continuation):Bias stays lower while below 1.3400. A decisive break below …