Commodities

Oil prices edged lower in Asian trading on Tuesday as markets weighed heightened geopolitical risks against lingering concerns about global demand. Brent crude futures expiring in November fell 0.3% to $66.36 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures also dropped 0.3% to $62.10 per barrel as of 21:47 …

The US dollar kicked off the trading week of September 22, 2025, on a weaker note, pulling back from its recent gains after the Federal Reserve’s latest moves. Investors adopted a cautious stance, eyeing a slew of key economic data and upcoming remarks from Fed officials. With global markets in …

Gold and silver prices have reached historic and near-historic highs, driven by a confluence of geopolitical tensions, central bank activity, and anticipation of further interest rate cuts. This powerful rally has seen gold set a new all-time record, while silver has climbed to its best price in 14 years.Gold’s recent …

Oil prices advanced on Monday, rebounding after last week’s losses, as traders weighed the impact of fresh European Union sanctions aimed at Russia’s energy revenues alongside heightened geopolitical tensions. As of 04:55 ET (08:55 GMT), Brent crude futures for November delivery rose 0.2% to $66.79 a barrel, while U.S. West …

European markets opened the week slightly weaker on Monday, with investors opting for caution as they awaited crucial U.S. inflation data and fresh commentary from Federal Reserve policymakers following last week’s rate cut. At 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX fell 0.3%, France’s CAC 40 edged 0.1% lower, and the …

Gold prices gained modestly in Asian trading on Monday, holding close to last week’s all-time peaks as expectations of further U.S. interest rate cuts supported the bullion market. Spot gold rose 0.3% to $3,697.70 an ounce by 01:33 ET (05:33 GMT), while U.S. gold futures climbed 0.7% to $3,733.10 per …

The FOMC’s 25 basis point rate cut on September 17, setting the benchmark at 4.00%-4.25%, unleashed a market rally, but as the week of September 22-26 looms, a provocative question persists: with US labor markets faltering, private nonfarm payrolls averaging just 29,000 over three months, a recessionary signal, and inflation …

The global oil market is currently navigating a precarious equilibrium. On one side, the price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude has settled near the mid-$62 range, reflecting a market that has priced in the latest economic data and central bank actions. However, this apparent stability masks a deeper vulnerability. …

Market OverviewGold prices traded modestly higher in Asian trading on Friday, remaining close to record peaks and on track for a fifth straight weekly gain. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $3,650.14 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures for December delivery added 0.2% to $3,683.70. The metal had touched a historic …

Asian equities were set for weekly gains on Friday, supported by hopes of further rate cuts worldwide, though Japan’s Nikkei retreated after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) hinted at further unwinding of its ultra-loose monetary policy. BOJ Shifts Tone, Markets React The BOJ held short-term rates at 0.5%, but two …