Oil prices advanced in Asian trading on Wednesday, extending gains for a second consecutive session as the U.S. confirmed the start of formal trade negotiations with China this week. Expectations of tighter domestic crude supplies also supported prices, following warnings from major U.S. shale producers about planned production cuts. As …

Gold prices surged in Asian trading on Tuesday as renewed U.S. tariff threats rekindled safe-haven demand for the yellow metal, while investors remained cautious ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s closely watched policy decision later in the day. As of 02:16 ET (06:16 GMT), spot gold rose 1% to $3,366.95 …

European equity markets traded in a cautious manner on Tuesday, with investors grappling with renewed trade uncertainty, a packed central bank calendar, and ongoing corporate earnings releases. As of 03:15 ET (07:15 GMT), Germany’s DAX slipped 0.1%, while France’s CAC 40 was flat. The U.K.’s FTSE 100 gained 0.4%, rebounding …

Gold prices extended strong gains in Asian trading on Tuesday, as a renewed wave of U.S. tariff announcements underpinned safe-haven demand for the metal, while investors remained on edge ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision later in the day. Spot gold rose 1% to $3,366.95 per ounce by 02:16 …

Bitcoin prices edged lower on Tuesday, continuing to trade within a narrow range as market participants remained cautious amid renewed concerns over U.S. trade tariffs and signs of a potential economic slowdown. The world’s largest cryptocurrency fell 0.4% to $94,375.7 as of 01:32 ET (05:32 GMT), extending its rangebound performance …

Oil prices rose on Tuesday, recovering slightly from sharp losses in the previous session as traders took advantage of lower prices and returning Chinese markets supported buying sentiment. Brent crude rose $0.92 to $61.15 a barrel by 03:09 GMT. WTI crude gained $0.89 to $58.02 a barrel. Key Drivers: Monday’s …

European shares traded largely flat on Monday, with investors focused on upcoming U.S.-China trade talks, key corporate earnings, and the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy decision later this week. STOXX 600 index: Up 0.1% as of 08:29 GMT, breaking above its April 2 level for the first time since U.S. President …

Oil prices fell significantly in Asian trading on Monday, after OPEC+ surprised markets by announcing a bigger-than-expected production hike for June. This development added to ongoing concerns about a supply glut and weakening global demand. Brent crude fell by 3.6% to $59.10 per barrel West Texas Intermediate (WTI) dropped by …

Bitcoin dipped in low-volume trading on Monday, with most Asian markets closed for holidays and sentiment subdued by mixed signals around U.S.-China trade relations. Bitcoin fell 1.7% to $94,437.8 by early Asia hours, remaining in the $92K–$97K range it has been stuck in for a week. Key Drivers: Trump’s Trade …

Gold prices edged higher in early Asian trading on Monday, recovering from last week’s losses as the U.S. dollar softened. However, gains were capped by growing optimism around potential U.S.-China trade talks and investor caution ahead of this week’s Federal Reserve policy meeting. Spot Gold rose 0.5% to $3,255.95 per …