Commodities

Global financial markets are reacting sharply to the ongoing US federal government shutdown, which has reintroduced a significant level of uncertainty. The immediate consequence has been further weakness in the US Dollar (USD), which receded to new multi-day lows as investors assessed the implications of the political impasse.The US Dollar …

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil is experiencing a significant downturn, extending its slide for a fourth straight session and hitting a four-week low. The correction follows a surge to a near two-month high just last Friday. This renewed selloff has pushed WTI prices down sharply, with the commodity currently …

Gold prices surged to fresh records in Asian trade on Wednesday after the U.S. government officially entered a shutdown, fueling haven demand and weighing on the dollar. Spot gold touched an all-time high of $3,875.53 an ounce, before easing slightly to $3,862.22 by 00:22 ET (04:22 GMT). Gold futures for …

Crude oil prices dipped on September 30, 2025, as markets weighed a mix of rising supply and subdued demand. Brent crude traded at $66.13 per barrel, down 0.94% from the previous close of $66.76, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) also fell, reflecting investor caution amid market uncertainty.Supply-side pressures continue to …

Gold prices showed remarkable resilience on Tuesday, extending their climb to trade around $3,851.665 per ounce at the time of writing. The yellow metal trimmed earlier intraday losses, successfully recovering from a dip that tested support at $3,793.175 after briefly touching a fresh all-time high of $3,871.890. This significant rebound …

Silver prices experienced a notable pullback on Monday, dipping to around $46.53 per ounce after briefly climbing above $47 earlier in the session. This retreat marks a 0.84 percent decline from the previous close, reflecting a volatile trading day where the metal fluctuated between lows near $45.82 and highs up …

The U.S. government is on the brink of a shutdown, with funding set to expire at midnight Tuesday (0400 GMT Wednesday) unless lawmakers in Congress strike a last-minute deal. Partisan Gridlock Over Healthcare and Spending The Republican-controlled Senate is expected to hold another vote on a stopgap funding bill, but …

European markets traded cautiously on Tuesday, weighed down by fresh U.S. tariffs and fears of a looming government shutdown in Washington. At 07:02 GMT, Germany’s DAX slipped 0.2%, France’s CAC 40 dropped 0.2%, while the U.K.’s FTSE 100 managed a 0.1% gain. Trump’s Tariff Escalation Adds to Global Growth Worries …

Oil prices extended their decline on Tuesday, pressured by expectations of rising supply as OPEC+ prepares for another production increase and exports from Iraq’s Kurdistan region resumed through Turkey, reinforcing concerns of a looming surplus. By 08:09 GMT, Brent crude futures for November delivery, expiring today, dropped 1.2% to $67.13 …

Gold prices surged nearly 2% on Monday, reaching a new all-time high of $3,833 per ounce, as investors flocked to the precious metal amid mounting concerns over a potential U.S. government shutdown. The yellow metal, trading at $3,827 at the time of writing, was buoyed by a weakening U.S. dollar …