European equities traded in a narrow range on Monday, as investors remained cautious ahead of key inflation data and continued to monitor escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East. The pan-European STOXX 600 index was largely unchanged at 574.98 points as of 08:09 GMT, reflecting a subdued market tone. Sector …

U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that negotiations with Iran are advancing, raising the possibility of a near-term agreement even as tensions in the Middle East remain elevated. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said discussions were going “extremely well” and suggested that a deal with Tehran could be …

Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Monday, following a turbulent week marked by sharp swings as investors remained focused on the evolving conflict in the Middle East. Despite the modest rebound, uncertainty surrounding the outlook for the U.S.-Israel war on Iran continues to shape sentiment in bullion markets. …

Oil prices rallied sharply on Monday, extending recent gains as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East raised fears of broader supply disruptions. The latest move higher reflects growing concerns that the conflict is widening, with new actors entering the confrontation and little indication of near-term de-escalation. Brent crude futures …

Benchmark U.S. Treasury yields climbed to their highest level since July on Friday, as investors reacted to rising oil prices and reassessed the outlook for inflation and monetary policy in the wake of escalating Middle East tensions. As of 07:04 ET (11:04 GMT), the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury …

Bitcoin declined on Friday, capping a subdued week as investor caution intensified amid geopolitical uncertainty and the looming expiration of a massive options batch. Risk aversion linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, alongside technical pressures from derivatives markets, kept traders on the defensive. The world’s largest cryptocurrency …

U.S. stock futures moved lower on Friday, while oil prices climbed back above the $110-per-barrel mark, as investors remained uneasy despite President Donald Trump extending a key deadline tied to potential strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure. As of 07:33 ET (11:33 GMT), Dow Jones futures fell by 169 points, or …

European equity markets traded in a narrow range on Friday, as investors weighed persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East against the absence of meaningful progress toward a resolution. The muted performance comes despite elevated oil prices, which continue to reflect ongoing supply concerns. As of 04:02 ET (08:02 GMT), …

Gold prices rose sharply in Asian trading on Friday, recovering from the previous session’s losses as a weaker U.S. dollar and signs of easing geopolitical tensions boosted demand for the precious metal. Spot gold climbed 2.1% to $4,467.32 per ounce as of 02:41 ET (06:41 GMT), while U.S. gold futures …

British retail sales volumes declined in February, highlighting growing pressure on consumer spending as households brace for the economic impact of rising energy prices linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. According to data released on Friday by the Office for National Statistics, retail sales volumes fell by 0.4% …