Gold prices remained stable in Asian trading on Tuesday after retreating from record highs, as investors reassessed the likelihood of smaller interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Meanwhile, copper prices dropped sharply as Chinese markets reopened following a week-long holiday, with disappointment over Beijing’s implementation of its stimulus measures …

Oil prices extended their rally on Monday, with Brent crude approaching $80 a barrel. This follows last week’s sharpest weekly increase since early 2023, fueled by fears of an escalating Middle East conflict that could disrupt exports from the region. As of 0839 GMT, Brent crude futures rose by $1.11, …

The U.S. dollar stabilized on Monday, retaining the gains made after Friday’s robust jobs report, as traders gear up for a week filled with key inflation data and the release of the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting minutes. At 04:00 ET (08:00 GMT), the Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against …

European stocks edged lower on Monday as the initial optimism from strong U.S. jobs data faded, with rate-sensitive sectors like real estate and utilities feeling the impact of rising bond yields. As of 0726 GMT, the pan-European STOXX 600 index had dipped 0.2%, with real estate and utilities sectors falling …

Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Monday, retreating from recent record highs as stronger-than-expected U.S. payroll data tempered expectations for a significant interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. The precious metal declined after the robust jobs data sent the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields higher, with traders …

Asian stock markets advanced on Monday, with Japanese equities leading the gains, as robust U.S. payroll data eased concerns about an economic slowdown. Hopes for additional stimulus measures in China also bolstered investor sentiment. Stocks in the region took positive cues from a strong rally on Wall Street last Friday, …

European shares remained subdued on Friday as investors weighed the risks of an expanding conflict in the Middle East. However, strength in energy stocks helped prevent a further decline in the overall market. The pan-European STOXX 600 index held steady at 516.40 points as of 0709 GMT. Despite the resilience, …

The U.S. dollar hovered close to a six-week high on Friday, bolstered by safe-haven demand amid rising Middle East tensions and investor focus on the U.S. payrolls report, which could influence the future trajectory of U.S. interest rates. The dollar index, which tracks the greenback against six major currencies, stood …

Oil prices were relatively unchanged on Friday but remained on track for significant weekly gains as investors balanced the risks of potential supply disruptions due to escalating tensions in the Middle East against a well-supplied global oil market. As of 04:15 GMT, Brent crude futures slipped by 8 cents to …

The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week, though the figure remains close to the lowest level in four months, signaling continued strength in the U.S. labor market. Initial jobless claims for the week ending Sept. 28 rose to 225,000, up from a …