Gold prices saw a slight rebound during Asian trade on Tuesday, recovering from overnight losses as markets assessed the potential impact of President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed trade tariffs. The dollar’s strength, near a two-year high, continued to weigh on the yellow metal, while traders awaited key U.S. inflation data due …

Gold prices dipped on Monday as traders adjusted their expectations for U.S. interest rate cuts following stronger-than-expected nonfarm payroll data. The report boosted the dollar and raised doubts about the Federal Reserve’s willingness to ease monetary policy in the near term. Spot gold declined by 0.9%, trading at $2,664.64 an …

China’s exports experienced significant growth in December, providing a much-needed boost to an economy still contending with a prolonged property downturn and subdued consumer confidence. The acceleration in export activity was largely driven by manufacturers expediting shipments overseas in anticipation of potential trade policy shifts under the incoming U.S. administration …

European stock markets opened lower on Monday, led by declines in technology and healthcare stocks, as stronger-than-expected U.S. labor market data dampened hopes for significant Federal Reserve rate cuts this year. The pan-European STOXX 600 index dropped 0.5% by 0812 GMT, extending losses from Friday when it fell nearly 1% …

Oil prices climbed for a third consecutive session on Monday, with Brent crude surpassing $81 a barrel to reach its highest level in over four months. The rally comes as newly imposed U.S. sanctions are expected to severely impact Russian crude exports to key buyers such as China and India. …

Bitcoin edged lower on Monday, marking its third consecutive day of decline, as stronger-than-expected U.S. payroll data heightened caution among traders. This reinforced the Federal Reserve’s outlook for limited interest rate cuts in 2025, adding to pressure on the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin slipped 0.3% to $94,268.7 by 01:12 ET (06:12 …

Asian stock markets slid sharply on Monday, led by significant losses in Australian and Hong Kong equities, as stronger-than-expected U.S. payroll data prompted investors to reconsider the likelihood of near-term interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The Hang Seng index in Hong Kong plunged significantly, while China’s Shanghai Shenzhen …

Delta Air Lines reported fourth-quarter earnings that outperformed Wall Street estimates, propelled by strong travel demand and solid operational performance. Following the announcement, the airline’s shares rose 1.5% in premarket trading. The company posted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.85, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.75. Revenue for the …

China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), announced on Friday the suspension of its treasury bond purchase operations, causing yields to surge and fueling speculation that the move is an attempt to stabilize the weakening yuan. The PBOC attributed the decision to a shortage of bonds in the …

European stock markets traded slightly lower on Friday as investors exercised caution ahead of the release of the U.S. monthly employment report, a critical indicator for shaping future Federal Reserve rate policy. By 03:10 ET (08:10 GMT), the German DAX index declined 0.1%, France’s CAC 40 dipped 0.1%, and the …