Gold prices climbed on Thursday, driven by escalating fears of a widening conflict in the Middle East, which bolstered demand for safe-haven assets. This trend offset concerns about the possibility of prolonged high interest rates in the United States. At 0429 GMT, spot gold rose by 0.6 percent to $2,374.97 …

Wednesday kicked off with a surge in U.S. stock index futures, propelled by the robust performance of megacap growth stocks. Investors were captivated by a flurry of corporate earnings reports and insights from Federal Reserve policymakers, eagerly seeking clues about the health of the economy. Before the opening bell, megacap …

Bitcoin experienced a slight dip in price on Wednesday, maintaining its position within a trading range established over the past month. The market sentiment continued to be delicate as U.S. interest rates remained elevated. Recent sessions witnessed a surge in the strength of the dollar, putting pressure on crypto markets. …

Oil prices fell for the third straight session on Wednesday, amid the potential impact of rising US crude inventories, global demand concerns stemming from weak economic data from China and bleak prospects for an interest rate cut. Brent crude futures for June delivery fell 21 cents, or 0.2 percent, to …

Japan’s Nikkei index fell for the third day in a row on Wednesday, closing below 38,000 points for the first time in two months, as tension in the Middle East affected morale and investors took profits before the corporate results announcement season reached its peak. The Nikkei index closed down …

European stocks stabilized on Wednesday, hovering near their lowest levels in more than a month, with the spotlight on the quarterly earnings reports of companies such as (ASML), (LVMH), and (Adidas (ETR:ADSGN)). At a time when investors are monitoring developments in the Middle East. The European STOXX 600 index stabilized …

The dollar was broadly stable on Wednesday, keeping the yen close to its lowest levels in 34 years, after comments from Federal Reserve officials, including Chairman Jerome Powell, indicated that interest rates would likely remain high for a longer period. Senior US central bank officials, including Powell, on Tuesday declined …

Gold prices stabilized on Wednesday after rising to record levels last week, as safe-haven demand fueled by geopolitical risks in the Middle East partly offset the impact of pressure from a stronger dollar and US Treasury yields. Gold settled in spot trading at $2,381.68 per ounce by 0337 GMT, after …

Oil prices experienced a slight decline in Asian trading on Wednesday, driven by indications of a significant weekly increase in U.S. inventories, signaling less constrained markets. However, concerns persisted regarding Israel’s potential response to an attack by Iran. The recent surge in crude prices over the past two weeks, fueled …

Bitcoin (BTC) is grappling with the fallout from escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, which have cast a shadow over risk assets this week. The world’s largest cryptocurrency experienced a 3.4% decline against the US dollar on Monday, closing at $63,318, marking its lowest closing price in nearly a month. …