Commodities

Bitcoin surged on Thursday, extending its rebound from the previous session as bargain hunting, a wave of short-covering, and positive cues from Wall Street sparked a broader recovery across the battered cryptocurrency market. The world’s largest cryptocurrency climbed 5.3% to $68,349.6 by 01:22 ET (06:22 GMT), recovering most of this …

Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Thursday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and renewed uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade tariffs, while investors also looked ahead to closely watched nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran later in the day. Spot gold rose 0.6% to $5,196.55 per ounce by 01:40 …

Silver prices leapt to $90.95 per ounce, a 4.33% gain in a single day, as investors piled into the metal amid easing tariff concerns and ongoing supply shortages. The rally highlights silver’s enduring appeal as both a safe-haven asset and a vital industrial material. From Collapse to Comeback Just weeks …

Copper prices edged higher this week, reaching $6.02 per pound, driven by renewed buying activity from Chinese importers returning from the Lunar New Year holidays. The uptick signals early signs of recovery in demand, with premiums at Chinese ports rising to a two-month high, reflecting growing interest from industrial buyers.Despite …

Bitcoin rose on Wednesday, attracting bargain hunters after steep losses in recent weeks, while a positive overnight session on Wall Street helped improve risk sentiment across digital asset markets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency climbed 3.2% to $65,102.7 by 01:24 ET (06:24 GMT), after touching a session high of $66,279.4. Earlier …

Oil prices rose in Asian trading on Wednesday, remaining just below seven-month highs reached earlier this week, as persistent geopolitical risks surrounding the U.S.–Iran standoff outweighed bearish signals from a sharp rise in U.S. crude inventories and renewed uncertainty over global trade policy. By 22:41 ET (03:41 GMT), Brent crude …

The Rise of ETFs as a Flexible Investment Tool: Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have become a central tool for investors seeking exposure to commodities, energy, agriculture, and digital assets without the need to hold these assets physically. During the week, the ETF market experienced a surge in activity, highlighting new launches, …

On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark 6–3 ruling that struck down President Donald Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping tariffs. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion, stating that the law does not authorize the president to …

On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) ended Tuesday’s session at 97.83 points, a modest rise of 0.12% compared to the previous close. The index opened at 97.70, dipped to 97.69, and climbed as high as 97.99 before settling just shy of the 98.00 mark. The move …

WTI Crude Oil retreated slightly on Tuesday, trading around $65.95 after hitting a six-month high of $67.23 the previous day. The modest decline reflects a market caught between persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and expectations of growing global supply.Rising political friction between Washington and Tehran continues to weigh …