U.S. stocks struggled for direction on Thursday, inching marginally higher as investors sifted through a heavy slate of corporate earnings while simultaneously grappling with escalating geopolitical risks, particularly renewed tensions between the U.S. and China. By mid-morning, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up a modest 35 points (0.1%), the …

Bitcoin struggled for direction on Thursday, remaining stuck within a narrow range as renewed U.S.–China trade tensions and cautious investor sentiment kept crypto markets subdued. The world’s largest cryptocurrency edged up 0.8% to $108,918.2 by 06:06 GMT, extending its recovery from earlier lows near $103,000 this month, but still trapped …

European equities climbed modestly on Thursday, supported by strong performances in the energy sector and a raft of corporate earnings, even as investors weighed the implications of U.S. sanctions on Russia and renewed U.S.–China trade tensions. At 07:05 GMT, Germany’s DAX rose 0.1%, France’s CAC 40 gained 0.2%, and the …

Gold prices rebounded on Thursday, snapping a two-day losing streak as renewed U.S.–China trade tensions and fresh Western sanctions on Russia revived safe-haven appetite ahead of key U.S. inflation data later this week. By 06:15 GMT, spot gold rose 0.9% to $4,137.40 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures climbed 2% …

Most Asian stock markets extended losses on Thursday, dragged down by renewed U.S.–China trade tensions and profit-taking following recent rallies in Japan and South Korea. By mid-morning, Japan’s Nikkei 225 had fallen 1.5%, while China’s CSI 300 dropped 0.6% and the Shanghai Composite slipped 0.7%, leading the regional downturn. U.S. …

Oil prices advanced for a second consecutive session on Wednesday, supported by optimism surrounding potential progress in U.S. trade negotiations with China and India and signs of tightening supply. By 12:11 GMT, Brent crude futures were up 1.9% to $62.50 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) gained 2% …

The British pound weakened on Wednesday, falling against both the U.S. dollar and the euro, after official data showed that U.K. inflation unexpectedly held steady in September, rather than rising as markets had anticipated. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) remained at 3.8% for the third consecutive month, according to the …

U.S. stock index futures were largely unchanged early Wednesday, as investors digested a fresh wave of corporate earnings, including results from Netflix, while awaiting key inflation data later in the week. At 10:00 GMT, Dow Jones Futures rose 0.1% (17 points), S&P 500 Futures gained 0.1% (4 points), and Nasdaq …

Gold prices steadied in Asian trading on Wednesday, recovering slightly from steep overnight losses as easing U.S.-China trade tensions and expectations for progress in global trade talks curbed demand for safe-haven assets. At 04:21 GMT, spot gold edged 0.1% higher to $4,127.95 per ounce, bouncing from an earlier session low …

European equities traded mostly lower on Wednesday, weighed down by fading hopes for a Ukraine peace deal and cautious corporate sentiment, though U.K. shares found some support from stable inflation data that may ease pressure on the Bank of England. At 07:05 GMT, Germany’s DAX slipped 0.2%, France’s CAC 40 …