The U.S. dollar stabilized on Monday after earlier gains, as investors reacted to signs of potential de-escalation in the Middle East following a pause in planned U.S. military action against Iran. By 08:05 ET (12:05 GMT): The U.S. Dollar Index dipped 0.1% to 99.59 EUR/USD slipped 0.1% to 1.1560 GBP/USD …

U.S. stock index futures rallied sharply on Monday, as markets responded positively to signs of potential de-escalation in the Middle East following a pause in planned U.S. military action against Iran. By 08:20 ET (12:20 GMT): Dow Jones futures jumped 1.9% S&P 500 futures rose 1.8% Nasdaq 100 futures gained …

United Airlines shares moved lower in premarket trading on Monday after the company announced further reductions to unprofitable routes, as it prepares for a prolonged period of elevated fuel costs linked to the ongoing Iran conflict. By 05:59 ET, the stock was down 1.7% ahead of the opening bell. Fuel …

Bitcoin declined on Monday, extending losses from the weekend as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East pushed investors away from risk-sensitive assets. By 01:34 ET (05:34 GMT): Bitcoin fell 0.7% to $68,652 The world’s largest cryptocurrency has now given back part of its recent gains, as markets reassess the …

Gold prices tumbled sharply in Asian trading on Monday, as rising concerns over inflation and persistently high interest rates overshadowed the metal’s traditional role as a safe haven—even as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensified. By 02:18 ET (06:18 GMT): Spot gold fell 4.6% to $4,287.05 per ounce Gold …

Oil prices traded in volatile fashion on Monday, hovering near recent peaks as geopolitical tensions escalated sharply following a 48-hour ultimatum from U.S. President Donald Trump to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. By 00:26 ET (04:26 GMT): Brent crude rose 0.6% to $112.91 per barrel WTI crude gained …

U.S. stock futures edged lower on Thursday, as a sharp spike in oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment. By 06:43 ET (10:43 GMT): Dow futures fell 67 points (0.2%) S&P 500 futures declined 0.2% Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 0.3% Oil-driven inflation fears …

Oil prices jumped sharply on Thursday, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) briefly crossing the $100 per barrel mark, as escalating attacks on energy infrastructure heightened fears of prolonged supply disruptions in the Middle East. By 23:57 ET (03:57 GMT), Brent crude surged 4.3% to $111.97 per barrel, while WTI rose …

The UK labour market showed signs of stabilization in February, with steady unemployment and stronger-than-expected job growth, even as rising energy costs threaten to weigh on the economic outlook. Unemployment held at 5.2%, below expectations of 5.3%, while payrolls increased by 20,000, outperforming forecasts for a decline of 5,000. Employment …

European stock markets moved lower on Thursday, as investors turned cautious ahead of key central bank decisions and mounting geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. By 04:17 ET (08:17 GMT), the pan-European Stoxx 600 fell 1.2%, while: Germany’s DAX dropped 1.6% France’s CAC 40 declined 1.1% The U.K.’s FTSE 100 …