Oil prices fell in Asian trading on Friday, extending their monthly losses as: Concerns over U.S. trade tariffs weighed on global demand. Hopes for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal raised the prospect of lifted sanctions and increased oil supply. At 21:38 ET (02:38 GMT): Brent crude futures dropped 0.4% to $73.30 …

European stock markets traded lower on Thursday following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of 25% tariffs on imports from the European Union. At 03:15 ET (08:15 GMT): Germany’s DAX dropped 1%. France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.3%. The UK’s FTSE 100 remained unchanged. Trump, speaking during his first Cabinet meeting on …

Bitcoin continued its downward trend for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday, as concerns over U.S. tariffs and broader risk-off sentiment weighed on the cryptocurrency market. At 02:12 ET (07:12 GMT): Bitcoin fell 2.8% to $86,246.28, remaining near its lowest level since mid-November 2024. The token had dipped as low …

Oil prices rebounded slightly in Asian trading on Thursday, recovering from a two-month low as investors analyzed President Donald Trump’s fresh tariff threats and a mixed U.S. inventory report. At 21:55 ET (02:55 GMT): Brent Oil Futures rose 0.3% to $72.77 per barrel Crude Oil WTI Futures (March expiry) gained …

European stocks traded lower on Thursday as markets reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of 25% tariffs on European Union imports, escalating trade tensions between the two economies. Market Performance At 03:15 ET (08:15 GMT): Germany’s DAX fell 1% France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.3% UK’s FTSE 100 remained unchanged …

Gold prices fell in Asian trading on Thursday, extending their retreat from record highs as a stronger U.S. dollar and ongoing trade tariff concerns pressured the precious metal. Gold Pulls Back from Record Highs Profit-taking drove gold prices lower, despite lingering safe-haven demand amid rising trade tensions and signs of …

U.S. stock futures edged higher on Wednesday as investors prepared for the highly anticipated fourth-quarter earnings report from Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), a key player in the artificial intelligence boom. Market Overview As of 06:37 ET (11:37 GMT), the Dow Jones Industrial Average futures gained 134 points (0.3%), S&P 500 futures …

Gold prices remained stable in Asian trading on Wednesday, holding near recent record highs as safe-haven demand persisted despite some profit-taking. Meanwhile, copper prices surged due to a major power outage in Chile, which raised concerns over supply disruptions. Gold Market Overview Spot gold traded at $2,916.06 per ounce, while …

Oil prices remained under pressure on Wednesday, trading near two-month lows as growing optimism over a potential peace deal between Russia and Ukraine weighed on the market. However, a decline in U.S. crude stockpiles provided some support, limiting further losses. Market Performance By 11:42 GMT, Brent crude edged lower by …

Bitcoin extended its losing streak into a fourth straight session on Wednesday, falling 3.6% to $88,706.9 and briefly touching $86,000, its lowest level in three months. The cryptocurrency market remains under pressure due to: U.S. trade tariff concerns, sparked by former President Donald Trump’s tariff threats on Canada, Mexico, and …