Gold prices ticked slightly higher in Asian trading on Wednesday as investors navigated mixed signals surrounding the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, while also monitoring disruptions in global energy markets and the possibility of a near-term end to the war. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $5,204.29 per ounce by 01:17 …

Bitcoin climbed back above the $70,000 mark in Asian trading on Tuesday as investor sentiment improved after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran could end soon. The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose 3.4% to $70,201.3 by 01:02 ET (05:02 GMT), after touching …

U.S. stock index futures moved higher on Tuesday after comments from U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting the conflict with Iran could end soon helped ease investor concerns over prolonged geopolitical tensions and energy supply disruptions. By 06:00 ET (10:00 GMT), Dow Jones futures rose 145 points, or 0.35%, while S&P …

European natural gas prices dropped sharply in early trading on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said the conflict with Iran could end “very soon,” easing fears of prolonged disruptions to energy supplies from the Middle East. As of 08:30 GMT, front-month Dutch TTF natural gas futures, Europe’s benchmark, fell …

Oil prices fell sharply on Tuesday after reaching their highest level in more than three years during the previous session, as comments from U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting the Middle East conflict could end soon helped ease concerns about prolonged disruptions to global oil supplies. Brent crude futures dropped $6.28, …

Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Tuesday but remained confined within a narrow range as investors looked for clearer signals on a potential de-escalation in the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Bullion gained modestly alongside an improvement in market sentiment after U.S. President Donald …

Oil prices could rise well above $130 per barrel if disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz continue, according to Morgan Stanley strategist Martijn Rats, who warned that significantly higher prices may be needed to curb global demand. The warning comes as markets grapple with a major supply shock …

U.S. stock index futures dropped sharply on Monday as escalating conflict in the Middle East pushed oil prices well above $100 a barrel, raising fears that higher energy costs could weigh heavily on the U.S. economy. By 06:15 ET (10:15 GMT), Dow Jones Futures fell more than 540 points, or …

European stocks dropped sharply on Monday, hitting their lowest level in more than two months as surging oil prices and escalating conflict in the Middle East intensified fears of rising inflation and economic uncertainty. The pan-European benchmark index declined 2.34% to 585.08 points by 08:10 GMT, marking its third consecutive …

Gold prices declined on Monday but remained well above key levels as investors balanced safe-haven demand against a stronger U.S. dollar and surging oil prices following an escalation in the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran. By 02:40 ET (06:40 GMT), spot gold fell 1% to $5,117.82 per …