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Silver prices continued to stabilize near the mid-$76 range as investors balanced geopolitical uncertainty with shifting expectations around global markets. The precious metal managed to post modest gains despite cautious trading conditions, supported by ongoing concerns surrounding negotiations between Washington and Tehran and the broader uncertainty hanging over financial markets. …

Senior Iranian officials indicated that talks with the United States have made progress, though no final agreement has been reached. While both sides are reportedly narrowing differences, key issues remain unresolved, keeping markets cautious. The comments suggest that diplomatic discussions are advancing, but not enough to remove geopolitical risk from …

Global oil markets are facing mounting turmoil as uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz continues to shake investor confidence and fuel fears of a deeper energy supply crisis. The strategic waterway, which carries nearly a fifth of the world’s seaborne oil and gas shipments, has once again become the focal …

Gold prices moved lower on Thursday as investors struggled to balance rising geopolitical uncertainty against growing expectations that US interest rates could remain elevated for longer.The precious metal slipped back toward the $4,500 level after failing to sustain the previous session’s rebound, with markets increasingly focused on the complicated state …

Key Takeaways Futures fall: Dow futures dropped 156 points (-0.3%), S&P 500 futures dipped 0.4%, and Nasdaq 100 futures slid 0.6%. Khamenei blocks uranium transfer: Iran’s Supreme Leader reportedly issued a directive barring the country’s near-weapons-grade uranium from leaving Iran. Trump’s Israeli assurance: The president had promised Israel that Iran’s …

Key Takeaways Gold edges down: Spot gold fell 0.2% to $4,536.09 per ounce, while gold futures dropped 0.5% to $4,536.01. “Final stages”: Trump said the U.S. is in the final stages of a potential draft peace agreement with Iran. Nasty warning remains: The president cautioned of “a little bit nasty” …

Key Takeaways Iran reviewing U.S. position: The Foreign Ministry confirmed receipt of the latest “U.S. views” and said review is underway. Pakistan talks continue: Negotiations between Washington and Tehran through Pakistan are ongoing, per Iranian state media. Trump postponed strikes: The president delayed a planned military operation earlier this week, …

Key Takeaways Oil recovers: Brent crude rose 0.6% to $105.61 per barrel, while WTI gained 0.8% to $94.77 — rebounding from two days of losses. Trump’s mixed signals: The president said the U.S. is ready to strike Iran but is willing to wait “a few days.” Situation “on the borderline”: …

The US Dollar weakened against major global currencies on Wednesday as improving sentiment surrounding US-Iran negotiations reduced demand for traditional safe-haven assets. The US Dollar Index drifted lower toward the 99.10 region, reflecting a broader shift toward risk appetite across currency markets despite the Federal Reserve maintaining a cautious and …

Silver prices staged a strong comeback on Wednesday as investors rushed back into precious metals following a retreat in US Treasury yields and rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.The metal rebounded sharply after suffering heavy losses in the previous session, with renewed safe-haven demand helping push prices higher as …