Commodities

Gold prices climbed for a fourth consecutive session on Monday, extending last week’s gains as fresh global tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump and a weaker U.S. dollar strengthened demand for the precious metal as a safe haven. Spot gold rose 0.8% to $5,148.66 an ounce by 01:52 ET …

It was a week full of surprises that culminated on its final day, leaving global financial markets ending their sessions in an unexpected manner given the political and economic developments that unfolded throughout the period. This weekly summary reviews the most important events that shaped the landscape. Sources of Uncertainty …

Military Buildup Raises Market Alarms: The United States has increased its military presence in the Middle East, fueling speculation of a possible strike on Iran. Brent crude has already surged past $70 per barrel, while U.S. crude climbed nearly $10 in a month. Investors are bracing for further volatility as …

Gold prices edged higher on Friday, building on gains from the previous two sessions, as investors balanced renewed geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran against a stronger dollar and cautious signals from the Federal Reserve. By 06:00 ET (11:00 GMT), spot gold rose 0.8% to $5,034.77 per ounce, …

France’s private sector showed little sign of meaningful growth in February, with business activity remaining broadly flat at the start of the year, according to a closely watched monthly survey released on Friday. The HCOB Flash France Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, rose to 49.6 points …

Oil prices edged higher in Asian trading on Friday, building on strong gains from the previous two sessions and putting benchmarks on course for a weekly rise of around 6%, as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran stoked fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East. By 22:41 …

Oil prices climbed to their highest levels since August 2025 on Thursday, fueled by escalating tensions between the US and Iran. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) traded around $66.35 per barrel, extending gains from a sharp rally earlier this week. Brent crude also followed suit, reaching $71.55 per barrel.The surge reflects …

Gold hovered just below $5,000 on Thursday, unable to extend recent gains as investors balanced a strong US Dollar with ongoing global uncertainties. The precious metal has drawn attention as a safe-haven amid rising tensions in the Middle East.Prices stayed around $4,975 per ounce, consolidating after briefly reaching $5,021 earlier …

Bitcoin declined further on Thursday, extending its recent downtrend after hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve’s January meeting minutes heightened uncertainty over the outlook for U.S. interest rates. The cryptocurrency sector was also pressured by broader risk aversion amid escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran. The world’s …

Gold prices moved higher in Asian trading on Thursday, building on a sharp rally in the previous session, as investors weighed persistent geopolitical tensions against mixed signals from the U.S. Federal Reserve. Spot gold rose 0.9% to $5,019.95 an ounce by 02:03 ET (07:03 GMT), while U.S. gold futures gained …