Commodities

Oil prices concluded the week lower, driven by market expectations of a significant output increase from OPEC+ and persistent uncertainty stemming from global trade tensions. This confluence of factors paints a bearish outlook for crude, as a potential oversupply looms over weakening demand signals.OPEC+ Weighs Greater Supply BoostBrent and West …

XAU/USD declines 0.84% as a strengthened US Dollar weighs on gold prices; trade uncertainties persist. US economic data shows mixed signals, with lower inflation yet robust growth, impacting gold demand. Geopolitical friction escalates as trade disputes with China resurface. Gold prices retreated on Friday, falling below the $3,300 mark as …

The U.S. dollar wobbled on Friday, on track for its fifth consecutive monthly decline as traders remained wary of escalating trade policy uncertainty and concerns over U.S. fiscal health. The greenback faced choppy trading this week, pressured by erratic developments in President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda and ahead of key …

European equity indices edged higher on Friday, extending monthly gains, as cooling inflation data bolstered expectations for another European Central Bank (ECB) rate cut, even as U.S. trade policy uncertainty persisted after President Donald Trump’s tariffs were reinstated. By 04:35 ET (08:35 GMT), Germany’s DAX rose 0.6%, the CAC 40 …

Oil prices edged lower on Friday, poised for a second straight week of losses, as traders factored in expectations for another OPEC+ output hike in July and fresh uncertainty following a U.S. court ruling that keeps President Donald Trump’s tariffs in place. Brent crude futures slipped 21 cents, or 0.33%, …

Gold prices declined in Asian trading on Friday, pressured by a stronger U.S. dollar and profit-taking, as traders braced for fresh inflation data that could shape the Federal Reserve’s interest rate outlook. Spot gold fell 0.7% to $3,293.44 an ounce, while gold futures for August delivery slipped 0.8% to $3,316.67/oz …

The global economic stage is buzzing with tension, and three key figures—Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell—are at the heart of the action. Recent developments in U.S.-China trade negotiations and U.S. monetary policy have thrust these leaders into the spotlight, as their …

Gold prices soared past the $3,300 mark on Thursday, buoyed by a confluence of factors including disappointing US jobs data and a significant court ruling against previously imposed Trump-era tariffs. The precious metal, often sought as a safe haven, saw its value jump by 0.94%, with XAU/USD trading at $3,318 …

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently raised concerns about the potential for more frequent and persistent supply chain shocks, which could complicate the central bank’s efforts to balance inflation control with employment stability. Speaking at a recent conference, Powell noted that these disruptions could fuel inflationary pressures and challenge the …

European equities advanced on Thursday, buoyed by a U.S. trade court’s ruling to block President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff proposals, which lifted market sentiment and eased investor concerns over an escalating trade conflict. The pan-European STOXX 600 index edged 0.2% higher as of 08:43 GMT, while Germany’s DAX 40 gained …