Commodities

The dramatic surge in gold and silver prices is a clear, fundamental challenge to the prevailing narrative of global economic management. With gold advancing near $3,960 per troy ounce and silver hitting a high not seen since 2011, the market is signaling an acute lack of confidence in policymakers’ ability …

Oil prices gained ground on Monday after the OPEC+ alliance confirmed a smaller-than-expected production increase for November, easing fears of an aggressive supply expansion while a sluggish demand outlook continues to cap upside momentum. By 11:07 GMT, Brent crude futures climbed $0.89, or 1.4%, to $65.42 per barrel, while U.S. …

European equities slipped on Monday, with French shares leading losses after newly appointed Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu abruptly resigned, triggering renewed political uncertainty across the euro zone. By 09:46 GMT, the pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 0.2% to 569.4 points, retreating from an intraday record high reached earlier in the …

Gold prices surged to fresh record highs in early Asian trading on Monday, supported by a sharp weakening in the Japanese yen and persistent expectations of further U.S. rate cuts amid political and economic uncertainty in Washington. Spot gold climbed as much as 1% to $3,926.63 an ounce, while December …

Oil prices saw a modest recovery on Friday, but the uptick wasn’t enough to prevent crude from heading toward a significant weekly loss of roughly 7% or more. The dominant factor weighing on the market is the anticipation of a potential increase in supply from major oil-producing nations.This weekend, the …

The price of gold is surging, reaching a level near $3,885 and poised to complete its seventh consecutive weekly gain. This advance is primarily fueled by a prolonged US government shutdown, which has heightened demand for the precious metal as a safe haven asset, alongside persistent expectations that the central …

European markets advanced on Friday, set to close the week with solid gains, as expectations of further Federal Reserve easing encouraged risk appetite despite the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. At 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX rose 0.4%, France’s CAC 40 added 0.4%, and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 gained 0.3% …

​Global oil markets faced a sharp downturn on Thursday, as the price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil plummeted below the $61 per barrel mark, registering its lowest level in several months. This severe drop comes amid escalating concerns that a global supply flood is coinciding with a deterioration …

The ongoing US federal government shutdown is casting a long shadow over global markets, prompting a partial rebound in the US Dollar after days of declines. This political impasse isn’t just a domestic headache—it’s amplifying economic uncertainties worldwide, especially as key data releases loom. With no end in sight, investors …

Gold (XAU/USD) eased from record highs as the U.S. Dollar recovered, reflecting ongoing market uncertainty. The precious metal briefly touched an all-time peak near $3,895 on Wednesday before retreating to around $3,820 during the American session. Investors are watching closely how safe-haven demand responds to the broader U.S. economic context. …