Commodities

Global energy markets are on edge as OPEC+, the alliance of major oil-producing nations, gears up for an online meeting this Sunday to set October’s production levels. With Brent crude prices hovering around $68 per barrel, the group faces a critical dilemma: ramp up output to reclaim market share or …

The eurozone economy extended its modest expansion in August, with the HCOB Eurozone Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) inching up to 51.0 from 50.9 in July, according to S&P Global data released Wednesday. PMI at 12-Month High, But Growth Still Weak The August figure marked the highest level in a …

The global oil market is experiencing a significant upturn, with prices for both major benchmarks, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent Crude, showing strong gains. WTI Crude futures are trading at $65.56, up over 2.4% today, while Brent Crude is hovering around $69.05, also marking a notable increase. This rally …

The US Dollar (USD) is showing signs of life, snapping a five-day losing streak and climbing to multi-day highs on Tuesday. This sudden reversal is driven by a market reassessment, as investors begin to factor in the possibility of at least two interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve later …

In a historic moment that has reshaped global markets, gold and silver have embarked on a breathtaking ascent, reaching peaks not seen in decades and reasserting their role as guardians of wealth in the face of economic and geopolitical storms. This astonishing performance isn’t just a fleeting spike; it’s the …

China is undergoing a profound economic transformation, choosing long-term strategic goals over short-term growth. Amid a property sector collapse, persistent deflation, and renewed U.S. trade tensions, Beijing is deliberately avoiding a massive stimulus package. Instead, its leaders are pursuing a strategy of calculated restraint, accepting temporary economic pain to build …

Eurozone consumer prices picked up slightly in August but stayed close to the European Central Bank’s (ECB) target, reinforcing expectations that policymakers will hold rates steady at their September meeting. Inflation Data A flash estimate from Eurostat showed the headline consumer price index (CPI) rose 2.1% year-on-year in August, compared …

European equity markets slipped on Tuesday, with investors cautious ahead of key Eurozone inflation figures and digesting a major leadership shake-up at Nestlé. Market Overview By 04:16 ET (08:16 GMT), the Stoxx 600 index was down 0.6%, while Germany’s DAX fell 0.9%. The U.K.’s FTSE 100 slipped 0.4%, and France’s …

Gold prices surged to a fresh record high in Asian trading on Tuesday, as persistent bets on U.S. interest rate cuts and heightened uncertainty over U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs boosted safe-haven demand. The dollar’s slide to a five-week low also amplified momentum across broader metal markets. Gold at …

On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that India offered to slash tariffs on American goods to zero, a statement that has raised eyebrows amid escalating trade tensions. This announcement coincided with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s show of solidarity with Chinese and Russian leaders at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization …