Oil prices traded higher on Monday as the U.S. vowed continued strikes on Yemen’s Houthis, while Chinese economic data fueled optimism for stronger demand. Brent crude: +0.9% to $71.21/barrel WTI crude: +0.9% to $67.80/barrel Key Drivers Behind the Oil Price Surge 1. U.S. Military Action Against Houthis President Donald Trump …

European stock markets edged higher on Monday, supported by optimism over a historic German debt deal, which investors hope will revive economic growth in Europe. DAX (Germany): +0.4% CAC 40 (France): +0.3% FTSE 100 (UK): +0.1% Germany’s Debt Expansion Plans Drive Optimism Friedrich Merz, expected to be Germany’s next chancellor, …

Gold prices edged lower in Asian trade on Monday, following a record-breaking rally, as investors balanced safe-haven demand against signs of progress in global geopolitical tensions. Spot Gold: Down slightly to $2,982.80/oz Gold Futures (April): Fell 0.3% to $2,991.62/oz (by 01:14 ET / 05:14 GMT) Friday’s Record High: $3,005.08/oz Safe-Haven …

Bitcoin (BTC) fell on Monday, extending its weekly decline as investors remained cautious ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later this week. Bitcoin Price: Down 1.6% to $83,191.20 by 01:57 ET (05:57 GMT) Weekly Performance: Over 1% loss Crypto Markets on Edge Amid Fed Decision and Tariff …

The European Commission has granted Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) an expanded approval for its CAR-T cell therapy, Breyanzi, the biopharmaceutical company announced on Friday. Key Details of the Approval: New Indication: Breyanzi is now approved for treating adults with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma who have undergone at least …

The Japanese yen weakened on Friday after concluding union wage negotiations, while the British pound edged lower following weak UK economic data. The US dollar managed to extend its rebound amid trade tensions, global slowdown fears, and geopolitical uncertainties. Key Currency Movements: 1. Japanese Yen Weakens After Wage Talks USD/JPY: …

Oil prices bounced back on Friday, recovering some of the previous session’s losses, as the Ukraine conflict remains unresolved, limiting the prospect of increased Russian energy supplies. Key Oil Price Movements: Brent Crude Futures: $70.52/barrel, up 0.9% (+64 cents). West Texas Intermediate (WTI): $67.26/barrel, up 1.1% (+71 cents). Market Drivers: …

Gold prices remained steady at all-time highs in Asian trading on Friday, driven by escalating U.S.-EU trade tensions and weaker-than-expected U.S. inflation data, which bolstered expectations of potential Federal Reserve rate cuts. Key Gold Price Movements: Spot Gold: $2,986.62/oz, after hitting a record high of $2,993.90/oz earlier. Gold Futures (April): …

Initial Jobless Claims in the U.S. fell to 220K, coming in below expectations and marking a slight decrease from the previous week’s revised 222K figure, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Key Labor Market Data: Initial Jobless Claims: 220K (vs. 221K expected, prior revised to 222K). Continuing Jobless …

U.S. producer prices rose at a slower-than-expected annualized rate in February, signaling cooling inflation pressures that could influence the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy stance amid economic uncertainty linked to Donald Trump’s trade policies. Key Producer Price Index (PPI) Data: Annual PPI Growth: 3.2% (vs. 3.3% expected), down from 3.7% in …