U.S. stock futures jumped on Monday, signaling a strong rebound after last week’s selloff, as investors took comfort in a more conciliatory tone from President Donald Trump following his earlier tariff threats against China. By 10:30 GMT, Dow futures had risen 1.0% (433 points), S&P 500 futures gained 1.3% (87 …

Bitcoin rebounded sharply on Monday, climbing back above $115,000 after suffering the largest single-day liquidation in crypto history late last week, when escalating U.S.-China trade tensions triggered a massive sell-off across digital assets. The world’s biggest cryptocurrency rose 3.1% to $115,107.60 by 06:32 GMT, recovering part of its losses after …

Gold prices surged to fresh record highs in Asian trading on Monday, approaching the $4,100 per ounce mark as renewed U.S.-China trade tensions rattled markets and spurred strong demand for safe-haven assets. Spot gold jumped 1.3% to $4,070.29/oz by 05:53 GMT, after touching an all-time high of $4,078.05 earlier in …

Oil prices recovered sharply in Asian trading on Monday, rebounding nearly 2% after steep losses in the prior session, as U.S. President Donald Trump attempted to reassure investors and ease tensions following his tariff threats against China. By 01:58 GMT, Brent crude futures (December) were up 1.7% to $63.78 per …

Asian stock markets started the week lower on Monday, as investors reacted to renewed trade war fears following fresh U.S. tariff threats and hints of retaliation from Beijing. Despite reassurances from President Donald Trump that relations with China “will be fine,” markets remained on edge while awaiting signs of de-escalation. …

Oil prices extended losses on Friday, retreating for a second consecutive session as geopolitical risk premiums faded following the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas — the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace initiative to end the Gaza war. By 10:16 GMT, Brent crude futures …

Bitcoin slipped slightly on Friday as traders took profits following its surge to all-time highs earlier in the week. While the world’s largest cryptocurrency remained buoyed by persistent optimism over U.S. rate cuts and seasonal “Uptober” enthusiasm, profit-taking and uncertainty surrounding the prolonged U.S. government shutdown tempered gains. Bitcoin declined …

U.S. stock index futures edged slightly higher on Friday, signaling a rebound after Thursday’s pause, as investors refocused on the powerful artificial intelligence momentum that has underpinned markets throughout the year. Optimism around sustained AI-related investment, coupled with expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, continued to bolster market sentiment despite …

European stock markets opened broadly unchanged on Friday, with gains in banking and automobile shares offsetting weakness in the healthcare sector, as investors remained focused on political developments in France. The pan-European STOXX 600 index was steady at 571.2 points by 07:12 GMT, on track for its third consecutive weekly …

Gold prices eased on Friday as investors engaged in profit-taking after the metal’s record-breaking rally earlier in the week. The announcement of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas improved market sentiment, reducing demand for safe-haven assets and prompting a modest pullback across the precious metals sector. Spot gold fell …