European equity markets rose on Friday, buoyed by optimism that the newly signed trade framework between the United States and the United Kingdom could serve as a model for future agreements, potentially easing global trade tensions. At 03:10 ET (07:10 GMT), the DAX in Germany and the CAC 40 in …

Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Friday, recovering from two days of sharp declines, as investors remained cautious ahead of scheduled U.S.-China trade talks and assessed the limited impact of a newly signed trade framework between the United States and the United Kingdom. Spot gold rose 0.4% to …

Oil prices extended gains on Friday, building on a sharp rally in the prior session, as easing trade tensions between the United States and China and a fresh trade agreement between the U.S. and Britain lifted market sentiment. However, concerns over increased OPEC+ supply and geopolitical risks in South Asia …

The U.S. dollar advanced on Thursday, building on prior gains after the Federal Reserve highlighted growing stagflation risks in the U.S. economy, prompting markets to reassess expectations for near-term interest rate cuts. At 04:10 ET (08:10 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index, which tracks the performance of the greenback against six …

Oil prices inched up on Thursday, recouping a portion of the losses from the prior session, as markets found some support from renewed hopes of progress in U.S.-China trade negotiations. However, gains were capped by persistent concerns over global demand and rising inventories. Brent crude futures rose by 10 cents, …

Bitcoin surged on Thursday, climbing toward the key psychological level of $100,000, as investor sentiment was buoyed by renewed hopes of a de-escalation in U.S. trade tensions. The gains followed comments from President Donald Trump that he would announce a “major” trade deal, stoking optimism that the administration’s tariff agenda …

Gold prices advanced in Asian trading on Thursday, supported by a renewed flight to safety after the Federal Reserve flagged concerns over the economic outlook amid lingering global trade tensions. However, broader gains were capped as markets digested mixed signals on upcoming U.S. trade developments. Spot gold climbed 0.8% to …

The Bitcoin Dominance Index has surged to 65.09%, marking a significant milestone in the current crypto market cycle. This metric, tracked by TradingView, reflects Bitcoin’s growing command over the broader digital asset landscape, indicating a substantial shift in investor sentiment toward the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Rising from below 48% in …

European equity markets opened Wednesday on a mixed note, with investor sentiment supported by renewed hopes of U.S.-China trade negotiations while caution prevailed ahead of the Federal Reserve’s highly anticipated policy decision. At 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX inched up 0.1%, buoyed by optimism surrounding global trade discussions. However, …

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and chief trade negotiator Jamieson Greer are scheduled to meet with China’s top economic policymaker, He Lifeng, in Geneva this weekend, marking the first high-level engagement between the two countries since tensions escalated into a full-blown trade war. The announcement, made late Tuesday by Washington, …