Commodities

Oil prices softened this week, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) settling at $67.34 per barrel as of 11:58 PM EEST on Friday, July 18, 2025, amid supply disruptions in Iraq and the gradual unwinding of OPEC+ production cuts during peak US summer demand. This volatile mix, unfolding against a backdrop …

Silver (XAG/USD) holds steady around $38.25 on Friday, following a 14-year high of $39.13 earlier this week. Supported by a bullish technical setup, the metal faces a pivotal moment—can it break through resistance, or will consolidation persist?Technical Support Fuels OptimismSilver remains anchored within an ascending channel on daily and weekly …

Gold prices find support on Friday, with XAU/USD hovering near $3,350, as a potential Federal Reserve softening and declining yields keep the market in play. With mixed momentum and key data in focus, the question arises—can gold maintain its footing, or will shifts tip the scales?Consumer Confidence and Housing Boost …

Oil prices saw a notable increase on Friday, extending the sharp gains from the previous session, driven by drone attacks on Iraqi oil fields and fresh sanctions from the European Union (EU) on Russia. As of 08:10 ET (12:10 GMT), Brent Oil Futures for September delivery rose 1.6% to $70.60 …

European stocks rose on Friday, buoyed by a positive overnight performance on Wall Street, as investors digested a wave of favorable quarterly earnings reports. The DAX index in Germany climbed 0.5%, the CAC 40 in France gained 0.6%, and the FTSE 100 in the UK rose 0.2% at 03:05 ET …

The US Dollar regained momentum on Thursday, reversing a prior dip as investors digested upbeat US data while monitoring trade developments and central bank tensions. With a packed Friday agenda, July 18, the market stands at a crossroads—can the Dollar’s strength persist, or will new data shift the tide?US Dollar …

Gold prices are slipping on Thursday, with XAU/USD pulling back 0.6% to trade near $3,330, as central bank officials signal a cautious stance on rate cuts. Bolstered by strong US economic data, the yellow metal faces pressure—can it find support at $3,300 or slide further?Fed’s Hawkish Tone Weighs on GoldFocus …

European stocks experienced a positive rally on Thursday, with investors focused on a steady stream of new corporate earnings amidst ongoing uncertainty surrounding trade negotiations. At 03:15 ET (07:15 GMT), the DAX in Germany gained 0.7%, the CAC 40 in France rose by 1.2%, and the FTSE 100 in the …

Oil prices saw a modest increase on Thursday, recovering from declines in the previous three sessions, driven by stronger-than-expected economic data from major oil consumers and signs of easing trade tensions between the U.S. and key global players. Brent crude futures rose by 24 cents, or 0.35%, to $68.76 per …

Gold prices saw a slight decline during Asian trading on Thursday due to an improvement in risk appetite, following comments from U.S. President Donald Trump, who downplayed concerns that he would prematurely remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Despite this, the overall demand for gold remained relatively high, driven by …