Durable Goods Orders in the United States fell by 6.3% in April, or $19.9 billion, to $296.3 billion, according to data released Tuesday by the US Census Bureau. While this marks the largest monthly decline since April 2020, it was a smaller drop than the 7.9% contraction forecast by economists. …

Bitcoin edged lower on Tuesday, holding near record highs as traders shifted their focus to the upcoming Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas. The world’s largest cryptocurrency slipped 0.6% to $108,962.20 as of 01:58 ET (05:58 GMT), consolidating after last week’s all-time peak near $112,000. Profit-taking and whale-driven sell-offs contributed …

European stock markets opened mixed on Tuesday, with defence stocks providing some support after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened new sanctions on Russia, while overall gains were capped by persistent caution over U.S. trade policy shifts. The STOXX 600 index held steady at 551.53 points as of 07:11 GMT, after …

Oil prices fell for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, as traders increasingly expect the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) to approve a production increase at their upcoming meeting. Brent crude futures dropped 0.4% to $64.50 a barrel by 05:07 GMT, while U.S. West Texas …

Gold prices declined in Asian trading on Tuesday, extending recent losses after U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to postpone steep tariffs on the European Union helped buoy global risk sentiment. Spot gold fell 0.5% to $3,326.53 an ounce, while gold futures for August dropped 1.2% to $3,353.09/oz by 01:30 ET …

Oil prices rose on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump extended a deadline for trade talks with the European Union, easing fears of imminent tariffs that could have dampened global fuel demand. As of 09:19 GMT, Brent crude futures were up 39 cents, or 0.6%, at $65.17 per barrel, while …

The U.S. dollar edged lower against its major counterparts on Monday as markets reacted positively to President Donald Trump’s decision to postpone a planned 50% tariff on European Union imports. The move boosted risk sentiment, sending U.S. equity futures higher and helping the euro gain ground. The U.S. Dollar Index …

European equity indices opened higher on Monday, buoyed by relief that U.S. President Donald Trump has delayed his proposed 50% tariffs on European Union imports. This move has eased concerns over a potential trade war between two of the world’s largest economies and fueled optimism across European markets. As of …

Oil prices inched higher in Asian trading on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump extended the deadline for his proposed 50% tariffs on the European Union, offering some relief to global markets amid ongoing trade tensions. However, concerns about oversupply—driven by the prospect of OPEC+ raising production—kept gains in check. …

Gold prices slipped modestly in Asian trading on Monday, pulling back from last week’s gains after U.S. President Donald Trump over the weekend backed off from his threat to immediately impose 50% tariffs on the European Union. Spot gold dipped 0.2% to $3,349.45 an ounce, while gold futures for June …