U.S. crude oil futures attempted to rise, reaching a high of $70.51 per barrel but failed to maintain stability above the key psychological resistance at $70.00. From a technical perspective, the 4-hour chart indicates bearish momentum, as the Relative Strength Index (RSI) remains below the 50 midline, coupled with a …

Gold prices suffered heavy losses at the end of last week’s trading amid profit-taking, reaching a low of $2,832 per ounce. From a technical analysis perspective, the 4-hour chart shows clear negative crossover signals on the simple moving averages, reinforced by bearish indications on the 14-day momentum indicator. Given these …

The euro experienced a sharp decline against the U.S. dollar at the end of last month’s trading session, reaching a low of 1.0360. From a technical analysis perspective, a closer look at the 4-hour chart reveals that the simple moving averages are negatively intersecting, reinforcing the daily downward price trend. …

Euro zone consumers adjusted their near-term inflation expectations downward in January but continued to anticipate economic contraction, reflecting a cautious outlook on the region’s growth prospects, according to the European Central Bank’s (ECB) Consumer Expectations Survey released on Friday. Median inflation expectations for the next 12 months declined to 2.6% …

Bitcoin dropped sharply on Friday, slipping below the psychologically significant $80,000 level as investors reacted to escalating U.S. trade tariff concerns and positioned themselves ahead of a key inflation report. The leading cryptocurrency declined 8.4% to $78,955.9 as of 02:11 ET (07:11 GMT), marking a loss of over 22% in …

Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Friday as: The U.S. dollar strengthened ahead of key inflation data. Investors awaited the U.S. PCE price index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, for further rate signals. At 01:44 ET (06:44 GMT): Spot gold fell 0.4% to $2,864.94 per ounce. Gold …

Oil prices fell in Asian trading on Friday, extending their monthly losses as: Concerns over U.S. trade tariffs weighed on global demand. Hopes for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal raised the prospect of lifted sanctions and increased oil supply. At 21:38 ET (02:38 GMT): Brent crude futures dropped 0.4% to $73.30 …

European stock markets traded lower on Thursday following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of 25% tariffs on imports from the European Union. At 03:15 ET (08:15 GMT): Germany’s DAX dropped 1%. France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.3%. The UK’s FTSE 100 remained unchanged. Trump, speaking during his first Cabinet meeting on …

Bitcoin continued its downward trend for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday, as concerns over U.S. tariffs and broader risk-off sentiment weighed on the cryptocurrency market. At 02:12 ET (07:12 GMT): Bitcoin fell 2.8% to $86,246.28, remaining near its lowest level since mid-November 2024. The token had dipped as low …

Oil prices rebounded slightly in Asian trading on Thursday, recovering from a two-month low as investors analyzed President Donald Trump’s fresh tariff threats and a mixed U.S. inventory report. At 21:55 ET (02:55 GMT): Brent Oil Futures rose 0.3% to $72.77 per barrel Crude Oil WTI Futures (March expiry) gained …