Bitcoin remained largely unchanged on Monday, trading within a narrow range as investors exercised caution ahead of high-stakes U.S.-China trade talks and an important U.S. inflation report later this week. As of 01:37 ET (05:37 GMT), the world’s largest cryptocurrency stood at $105,435.20. The cryptocurrency has been in a consolidation …
Read More »European Shares Remain Subdued as Markets Await U.S.-China Trade Talks
European stocks traded cautiously on Monday, following a positive week, as investors remained on edge ahead of a new round of Sino-U.S. trade talks. The pan-European STOXX 600 index held steady at 553.21 points at 0746 GMT, after achieving gains over the previous four sessions. However, trading volumes were thin, …
Read More »Gold Prices Steady as Risk Appetite Grows; Platinum Hits Four-Year High Ahead of U.S.-China Trade Talks
Gold prices showed little movement on Monday during Asian trading, maintaining strong gains from the previous week. The market’s focus was squarely on high-level U.S.-China trade talks scheduled for later in the day, which fueled optimism for a potential de-escalation in the trade conflict between the two largest economies in …
Read More »Oil Prices Decline Amid Weak China Data, But Trade Talks Fuel Optimism for Future Demand
Oil prices dipped on Monday, as weak economic data from China weighed on market sentiment. However, the losses were limited by the gains from the previous week and expectations of a potential U.S.-China trade deal that could support global economic growth and drive fuel demand higher. As of 0644 GMT, …
Read More »Oil Prices Slip as U.S. Fuel Stockpiles Rise, Saudi Price Cuts Add Pressure
Oil prices fell in Asian trade on Thursday, extending losses from the previous session as rising U.S. gasoline and distillate inventories raised fresh concerns about fuel demand, while a price cut from top exporter Saudi Arabia signaled potential softness in global consumption. At 23:14 ET (03:14 GMT), Brent crude futures …
Read More »Oil Prices Slip as Weak U.S. Jobs Data Clouds Demand Outlook
Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday, giving back part of their recent rally as unexpectedly weak U.S. labor market data raised fresh concerns over the health of the world’s largest oil-consuming economy. By 08:45 ET (12:45 GMT): Brent crude fell 0.7% to $65.17 per barrel West Texas Intermediate (WTI) dropped …
Read More »U.S. Futures Edge Up as Hopes for Trump-Xi Call Bolster Trade Optimism
U.S. stock index futures ticked higher on Wednesday, building on Tuesday’s upbeat momentum as markets bet on potential progress in U.S.-China trade talks. Traders are pinning their hopes on an upcoming call between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, which could reinvigorate stalled negotiations. As of 05:35 ET …
Read More »Bitcoin Holds Steady Amid Trade Uncertainty and Truth.Social ETF Momentum
Bitcoin traded flat on Wednesday, maintaining its position within a narrow range as market sentiment remained clouded by growing uncertainty over U.S. trade policy and its potential economic repercussions. The muted price action reflects cautious investor behavior ahead of a possible high-stakes discussion between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese …
Read More »Asian Stocks Advance on Hopes of Renewed U.S.-China Trade Dialogue and Political Stability in South Korea
Asian equity markets largely moved higher on Wednesday, buoyed by optimism over a potential conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping aimed at reviving stalled trade negotiations. The prospect of renewed dialogue provided a lift to risk appetite across the region, with technology stocks and chipmakers …
Read More »Gold Prices Steady as Traders Weigh Trump-Xi Trade Talks and Geopolitical Tensions
Gold prices traded in a narrow range during Asian hours on Wednesday, as investors balanced a modest return in risk appetite against persistent safe haven demand. Speculation over a possible meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping helped buoy market sentiment, but gold remained well-supported amid …
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