Commodities

Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday as traders balanced mixed geopolitical signals and signs of economic softening from China, the world’s top crude importer. Brent crude futures for July delivery edged down 7 cents, or 0.1%, to $64.75 a barrel by 09:47 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures …

European equity indices edged higher on Tuesday, lifted by a surprise rate cut in China and renewed optimism surrounding a potential ceasefire in Ukraine, injecting a sense of optimism into global financial markets. By 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), the DAX in Germany rose 0.2%, France’s CAC 40 gained 0.2%, and …

The spotlight turns to Canada this Tuesday as Statistics Canada unveils the April Consumer Price Index (CPI) — a release that could shape the Bank of Canada’s next policy move and determine whether the Canadian Dollar can break free from its recent consolidation phase. Headline inflation is expected to slow …

Gold prices extended their decline in early European trading on Tuesday, with XAU/USD hovering just above the $3,200 level as market appetite for risk continues to weigh on demand for safe-haven assets. Optimism surrounding the recent U.S.-China trade truce, alongside fresh hopes for a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, have underpinned a broadly …

Oil prices fell slightly on Monday, pressured by Moody’s downgrade of the U.S. sovereign credit rating and signs of a cooling economic recovery in China, the world’s largest crude importer. As of 04:40 GMT, Brent crude futures for front-month delivery dropped 35 cents, or 0.5%, to $65.06 per barrel, while …

The price of gold has experienced a notable rebound, breaching the $3,200 mark as investors sought refuge following Moody’s recent downgrade of the United States’ credit rating to Aa1 from AAA. This decision by the rating agency, citing prolonged fiscal inaction, exerted downward pressure on the US Dollar, consequently bolstering …

European equity indices opened slightly lower on Monday, as investors took a cautious approach to start the week amid key geopolitical developments and the release of eurozone inflation data. By 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), the DAX index in Germany was down 0.1%, France’s CAC 40 lost 0.4%, and the FTSE …

Gold prices climbed on Monday, supported by a resurgence in safe-haven demand after ratings agency Moody’s downgraded the U.S. sovereign credit rating, triggering risk aversion across global markets. Mixed Chinese economic data added to market caution, bolstering bullion’s appeal further. As of 01:51 ET (05:51 GMT), spot gold rose 0.5% …

Oil prices fell slightly on Monday, pressured by Moody’s downgrade of the U.S. sovereign credit rating and signs of a cooling economic recovery in China, the world’s largest crude importer. As of 04:40 GMT, Brent crude futures for front-month delivery dropped 35 cents, or 0.5%, to $65.06 per barrel, while …

US dollar closed this week’s trading with modest gains as it managed to make the best use of optimism around the future of trade between the two largest economies all over the world after USA and China announced an agreement on temporary tariffs cut for 90 days. Dollar gains were …