Commodities

China’s economy showed resilience in the first quarter of 2025, with growth reaching 4.7%, driven by targeted stimulus and improving domestic demand. Housing and private consumption gained traction, bolstered by policy support from People’s Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng, who maintained accommodative monetary settings. Industrial output and tech sector …

Oil prices inched higher on Tuesday as investors cautiously awaited the outcome of ongoing U.S.-China trade talks in London, with market sentiment remaining sensitive to global trade dynamics. As of 04:50 ET (09:50 GMT), Brent Oil Futures rose 0.2% to $67.19 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures …

European equity indices traded in tight ranges on Tuesday, with investors closely watching ongoing trade talks between China and the U.S. for signs of a thaw in their often strained relationship. As of 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX index slipped 0.2%, while France’s CAC 40 gained 0.1%, and the …

Gold prices saw a decline on Tuesday in Asian trade, pressured by improving risk appetite and reduced haven demand, as investors anticipated a positive outcome from the ongoing high-level U.S.-China trade talks. The yellow metal had experienced significant gains in recent weeks, driven by heightened uncertainty over the U.S. economy …

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices surged past $64.00 per barrel on June 9, 2025, hitting a seven-week high as energy markets pin hopes on US-China trade resolutions and summer travel demand. With OPEC’s production hikes looming, the balance between supply and demand remains delicate. As trade talks unfold …

Gold prices are climbing, reaching $3,333.95 per ounce, up +0.73% during the North American trading session on Monday, June 9 despite optimism in US-China trade talks. A weakening US Dollar, falling Treasury yields, and persistent geopolitical tensions are fueling gold’s safe-haven appeal. As markets brace for key US economic data …

European stocks traded cautiously on Monday, following a positive week, as investors remained on edge ahead of a new round of Sino-U.S. trade talks. The pan-European STOXX 600 index held steady at 553.21 points at 0746 GMT, after achieving gains over the previous four sessions. However, trading volumes were thin, …

Gold prices showed little movement on Monday during Asian trading, maintaining strong gains from the previous week. The market’s focus was squarely on high-level U.S.-China trade talks scheduled for later in the day, which fueled optimism for a potential de-escalation in the trade conflict between the two largest economies in …

Oil prices dipped on Monday, as weak economic data from China weighed on market sentiment. However, the losses were limited by the gains from the previous week and expectations of a potential U.S.-China trade deal that could support global economic growth and drive fuel demand higher. As of 0644 GMT, …

Labour Market Powers Dollar Surge Robust U.S. jobs data for May 2025, with 139,000 jobs added, underscores economic strength despite tariff headwinds. Healthcare and leisure sectors drove gains, adding 62,000 and 48,000 jobs, respectively, while manufacturing shed 8,000, hinting at trade pressures. The unemployment rate held at 4.2%, among the …