Commodities

The U.S. dollar wavered on Friday, heading for a 2% decline in August against major currencies, as markets weighed rising expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next month against concerns over the central bank’s independence. President Donald Trump’s attempts to influence monetary policy, including firing Fed Governor Lisa …

Oil prices fell in Asian trading on Friday, reversing some of Thursday’s gains, amid fading hopes for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal and renewed focus on U.S. tariffs on India. Brent October futures dropped 0.8% to $68.10/barrel. WTI crude futures fell 0.7% to $64.14/barrel. Both contracts are on track for monthly …

Gold prices have surged, reaching a five-week high above $3,400, as market attention shifts from robust economic data to rising political uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve. Despite strong indicators of a resilient U.S. economy, safe-haven demand for the precious metal is dominating market sentiment. The rally is being fueled by …

Price Action (1033 GMT) Brent Crude: $67.77, -0.4% WTI Crude: $63.94, -0.3% Key Drivers Seasonal Demand: U.S. Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer driving season, expected to reduce gasoline consumption. Russian Supply: Druzhba pipeline deliveries to Hungary and Slovakia resumed after last week’s outage due to a …

European equities mostly rose on Thursday as investors digested Nvidia’s earnings and awaited eurozone consumer confidence data. Indexes Performance (08:15 GMT) Germany DAX: +0.4% France CAC 40: +1.1% (rebounding from earlier political-driven losses) U.K. FTSE 100: -0.1% Nvidia Earnings & China Impact Earnings: Stronger-than-expected for July quarter, with above-consensus guidance …

The U.S. dollar struggled to advance against major currencies on Thursday amid growing bets that the Federal Reserve could reduce interest rates next month. Traders reacted to comments from New York Fed chief John Williams, who signaled a rate cut was possible, and to President Trump’s campaign to replace Fed …

The U.S. has imposed a new round of tariffs on imports from India, raising the rate to 50%, a move that could disrupt a growing bilateral trade relationship and increase costs for American consumers. This action follows a previous 25% baseline tariff, making the new levies on goods from India, …

The US Dollar experienced a rollercoaster session on Wednesday, swinging between gains and losses before ultimately surrendering its early advances. This indecisive trading behavior stemmed from persistent worries over the Federal Reserve’s independence and a lack of significant progress in ongoing trade negotiations, leaving investors on edge as the day …

WTI (West Texas Intermediate) Crude Oil is rebounding on Wednesday after a sharp 2.27% drop in the previous session. At the time of writing, the US benchmark trades near $64.00 per barrel, up 1.2% on the day and recovering from a five-day low of $62.80 hit earlier in European trading …

European steel producers are testing the market’s willingness to accept price increases for steel products. A leading company has recently raised its hot rolled coil offers, seeking a 3.4% increase from the previous week’s prices for fourth-quarter delivery. This move comes as the industry navigates a complex environment of shifting …