European stock markets moved lower on Thursday, as investors turned cautious ahead of key central bank decisions and mounting geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. By 04:17 ET (08:17 GMT), the pan-European Stoxx 600 fell 1.2%, while: Germany’s DAX dropped 1.6% France’s CAC 40 declined 1.1% The U.K.’s FTSE 100 …

Gold prices edged slightly higher in Asian trading on Thursday but remained under pressure below key levels, as rising inflation concerns and uncertainty over interest rates continued to weigh on the metal. By 01:47 ET (05:47 GMT), spot gold rose 0.2% to $4,833.60 per ounce, while gold futures fell 1.3% …

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged on Thursday, in line with expectations, while signaling growing caution over inflation risks tied to rising energy prices amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. The central bank left its overnight call rate at 0.75%, with the decision backed by nearly all members …

The U.S. dollar ticked slightly higher on Wednesday, supported by stabilizing oil prices and cautious positioning ahead of a packed schedule of central bank meetings. The greenback was largely steady against both the British pound and Japanese yen, with the latter pulling back from levels that had raised concerns about …

The Bank of Japan is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at the conclusion of its March 19 meeting, although persistent inflation concerns and a weaker yen are likely to shape a more hawkish tone from policymakers. The central bank is projected to maintain its short-term benchmark rate at …

Bitcoin traded largely flat on Wednesday, consolidating after a recent rally, as investors turned cautious ahead of a key Federal Reserve policy decision and new regulatory developments in the U.S. The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose 0.2% to $74,207.9 by 02:27 ET (06:27 GMT), after briefly approaching the $76,000 level in …

Oil prices declined in Asian trading on Wednesday, retreating from recent highs after Iraq and Kurdish authorities reached an agreement to resume exports through Turkey’s Ceyhan port, offering some relief to strained global supplies. Despite the pullback, Brent crude remained above the key $100 per barrel level, as the ongoing …

Gold prices fell below key levels in Asian trading on Wednesday, as investors turned cautious ahead of a closely watched Federal Reserve decision and rising concerns over inflation. After briefly reclaiming the $5,000 per ounce level, bullion reversed course as ongoing tensions in the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran heightened uncertainty …

U.S. stock futures edged lower on Tuesday, pausing after a strong rally in the previous session, as rising oil prices and persistent geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment. By 07:24 ET (11:24 GMT), Dow futures fell 25 points (0.1%), while S&P 500 futures slipped 0.1% and Nasdaq 100 futures declined …

The U.S. dollar strengthened modestly on Tuesday, supported by elevated oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions, as uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz continued to weigh on global markets. By 06:25 ET (10:25 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index rose 0.1% to 99.78, reflecting steady demand for the greenback. Meanwhile, the …