Commodities

U.S. stock index futures traded without a clear direction on Wednesday, as investors weighed fast-moving geopolitical developments involving Venezuela against a busy slate of upcoming U.S. economic indicators that could help clarify the outlook for growth, inflation, and monetary policy heading into 2026. Trading sentiment remained cautious after recent gains …

Gold prices slipped in Asian trading on Wednesday as investors booked profits following a strong two-day rally, while markets continued to weigh heightened geopolitical risks and looked ahead to key U.S. economic data later this week. Spot gold fell 1% to $4,450.55 an ounce by 02:13 ET (07:13 GMT), while …

Oil prices declined on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington had reached an agreement to import around $2 billion worth of Venezuelan crude, a move expected to increase supply to the world’s largest oil-consuming economy. By 05:50 GMT, Brent crude futures were down 1.3% at $59.89 per barrel, …

Despite the high-stakes legal proceedings involving the former Venezuelan leadership in New York, global financial markets have signaled a remarkable resilience. The “geopolitical premium” appears to be stabilizing as speculative interest shifts from military maneuvers to core economic fundamentals. This detachment highlights a growing market confidence in institutional stability despite …

The Sovereign Surge: November Recap: While market volatility shakes traditional assets, central banks are reinforcing the “Gold Standard” of the 21st century. According to World Gold Council data, official institutions added 45 tonnes in November alone, pushing the 2025 year-to-date total to a commanding 297 tonnes. This momentum is not …

Safe-Haven Demand Fuels $40 Rally as Venezuela Crisis Escalates: Gold prices climbed nearly $40 per ounce on Tuesday, driven by intensified safe-haven buying amid rising geopolitical tensions in Venezuela following the U.S. arrest of President Nicolas Maduro. President Donald Trump’s statement on temporarily “managing” Venezuela further amplified uncertainty, boosting investor …

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP dialed back their recent winning streak on Tuesday, easing off after days of solid climbs that lifted prices to fresh peaks. This gentle dip hints at traders cashing in gains, but the crypto scene stays afloat thanks to a blockbuster revival in big-money buying. Spot ETFs …

German inflation cooled more than expected in December, falling to 2.0% year-on-year, according to preliminary figures released Tuesday by the federal statistics office. Economists polled by Reuters had expected EU-harmonised inflation to ease to 2.2% from 2.6% in November. Core inflation — which excludes food and energy — also moderated, …

Oil prices rose modestly in European trading on Tuesday as volatility eased and traders continued to assess the implications of the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and the political transition now under way in the country. Crude benchmarks ended higher after a turbulent session on Monday, when prices …

Gold prices extended strong gains in Asian trading on Tuesday, inching back toward record highs as heightened geopolitical tensions following a U.S. operation in Venezuela fueled demand for safe-haven assets. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $4,458.20 an ounce by 01:22 ET (06:22 GMT), while U.S. gold futures climbed 0.4% to …