Gold prices extended their decline in Asian trading on Wednesday, as growing expectations of slower rate cuts by the Federal Reserve weighed on the market. A stronger U.S. dollar, supported by rising Treasury yields, added pressure on metals. Spot gold slipped 0.2% to $2,615.90 per ounce, while December gold futures …

European stock markets retreated on Tuesday, following the lead of Wall Street as investors reassessed U.S. interest rate expectations and grappled with ongoing tensions in the Middle East and regional economic concerns. By 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX fell 0.7%, France’s CAC 40 dropped 1.2%, and the FTSE 100 …

The U.S. dollar eased slightly on Tuesday from near seven-week highs against major currencies, as investors reassessed the outlook for U.S. interest rate cuts. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, however, continued to support the dollar’s appeal as a safe-haven asset. The euro gained 0.2%, trading at $1.0992, after reaching …

Most Asian markets fell on Tuesday, following Wall Street’s overnight weakness, as a strong U.S. labor market reinforced expectations that interest rates will remain high. However, Chinese markets bucked the trend, rallying sharply as trade resumed post-holiday and investors responded to Beijing’s stimulus measures. China Outperforms as Stimulus Boosts ConfidenceChinese …

Gold prices remained stable in Asian trading on Tuesday after retreating from record highs, as investors reassessed the likelihood of smaller interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Meanwhile, copper prices dropped sharply as Chinese markets reopened following a week-long holiday, with disappointment over Beijing’s implementation of its stimulus measures …

Oil prices extended their rally on Monday, with Brent crude approaching $80 a barrel. This follows last week’s sharpest weekly increase since early 2023, fueled by fears of an escalating Middle East conflict that could disrupt exports from the region. As of 0839 GMT, Brent crude futures rose by $1.11, …

The U.S. dollar stabilized on Monday, retaining the gains made after Friday’s robust jobs report, as traders gear up for a week filled with key inflation data and the release of the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting minutes. At 04:00 ET (08:00 GMT), the Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against …

European stocks edged lower on Monday as the initial optimism from strong U.S. jobs data faded, with rate-sensitive sectors like real estate and utilities feeling the impact of rising bond yields. As of 0726 GMT, the pan-European STOXX 600 index had dipped 0.2%, with real estate and utilities sectors falling …

Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Monday, retreating from recent record highs as stronger-than-expected U.S. payroll data tempered expectations for a significant interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. The precious metal declined after the robust jobs data sent the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields higher, with traders …

Asian stock markets advanced on Monday, with Japanese equities leading the gains, as robust U.S. payroll data eased concerns about an economic slowdown. Hopes for additional stimulus measures in China also bolstered investor sentiment. Stocks in the region took positive cues from a strong rally on Wall Street last Friday, …