Commodities

From June 13 to June 19, 2025, maritime shipping costs, prices, and stock performance surged, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Freight rates for containers and tankers soared, vessel traffic through critical routes dwindled, and shipping stocks rallied. This volatile week highlights how conflicts disrupt global trade, …

WTI crude oil surged past the $75.00 mark on Thursday, climbing to a multi-month peak of $75.54—the highest level since late January—before settling at around $75.20, reflecting a robust gain of around 2.5% for the day. Brent crude is up 2.80%, trading at $78.85 at the time of writing. This …

In an interview conducted by Alarabiya Television, Mohamed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and a member of the American Association of Technical Analysts, commented and analyzed the performance of financial markets. Interviewer: Welcome Mohamed Rashad, Head of Market Strategy at Noor Capital, joining us live from …

Gold prices dropped in Asian trade on Thursday as the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance strengthened the U.S. dollar, putting pressure on bullion prices. Meanwhile, rising geopolitical risks, particularly the potential for U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, capped the losses in gold. Spot Gold fell 0.5% to $3,353.92 per ounce, …

European stocks dropped on Thursday, with investors cautious ahead of a series of central bank meetings, as renewed speculation about U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict weighed on market sentiment. As of 03:15 ET (07:15 GMT), the DAX index in Germany fell 0.7%, the CAC 40 in France slipped 0.7%, …

Oil prices fell in volatile trading on Thursday as market participants weighed the likelihood of U.S. involvement in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, while a stronger dollar provided resistance to recent gains in crude prices. Initially, oil prices dropped as much as 1% during early Asian trade, but the losses were …

A Shift in U.S. Policy?President Donald Trump recently hinted at the possibility of engaging in direct talks with Iran, a move that could reshape the volatile dynamics of the Middle East. During a press interaction, Trump revealed he would hold a meeting within the hour to address the ongoing Iran-Israel …

Nippon Steel Corporation (TSE: 5401) has successfully finalized its acquisition of United States Steel (NYSE: X) in a deal valued at approximately $14.9 billion, the companies announced on Wednesday. This strategic acquisition creates a “world-leading steelmaker,” combining the strengths of both companies in the global steel market. Terms of the …

European stocks steadied on Wednesday as investors remained cautious, closely monitoring the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict and awaiting the conclusion of the latest Federal Reserve policy meeting. As of 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), the DAX index in Germany dropped 0.1%, while the CAC 40 in France gained 0.2%, and the FTSE …

Gold prices held steady in Asian trade on Wednesday as investors remained cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later in the day. Safe-haven demand was supported by escalating tensions in the Israel-Iran conflict and concerns about potential U.S. military involvement. Spot gold remained unchanged at $3,388.25 per …