Commodities

Oil prices edged higher Monday, supported by signs the U.S. government shutdown could soon end—potentially improving demand in the world’s largest crude consumer—while persistent supply concerns capped the move. By 07:51 GMT, Brent was up $0.39 (+0.61%) at $64.02/bbl and WTI gained $0.43 (+0.72%) to $60.18/bbl. The bid followed a …

The global oil market is caught in a fascinating tug-of-war, with powerful, opposing forces dictating price action. On one side, fundamental supply concerns signal an imminent glut, while on the other, relentless geopolitical friction provides an ever-present, volatile floor. This dynamic tension, visible in the mixed price signals of recent …

European equities nudged higher on Friday, with investors sifting through another wave of corporate results even as the region’s benchmarks looked poised to log weekly declines amid renewed worries over stretched valuations. By 08:10 GMT, Germany’s DAX added 0.4% and France’s CAC 40 rose 0.3%, while London’s FTSE 100 slipped …

Oil prices bounced on Friday after three sessions of declines, yet remained on course for a second consecutive weekly drop amid persistent worries over oversupply and softer U.S. demand. By 09:04 GMT, Brent crude rose $0.60 (≈1%) to $63.98/bbl, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) gained $0.61 (≈1%) to $60.04/bbl. Both …

Gold and silver prices surged on Thursday, fueled by a weakening US dollar and renewed investor demand for safe-haven assets. The decline in the dollar made precious metals more attractive to global buyers, igniting a strong rebound in both commodities after recent declines. Spot gold was up 0.24%, at $ …

The U.S. dollar continued to edge lower on Thursday, marking a second day of losses as investors weighed concerns over the ongoing government shutdown and falling Treasury yields. The weaker greenback helped risk sentiment recover across global markets, giving fresh momentum to major currencies and commodities.Friday’s trading session is set …

Gold steadied in Asian trading on Thursday, consolidating the prior day’s jump as a softer U.S. dollar and lingering uncertainty from the prolonged U.S. government shutdown underpinned haven demand. Spot bullion edged up 0.2% to $3,988.79/oz by 00:37 ET (05:37 GMT), while U.S. gold futures ticked 0.1% higher to $3,995.70. …

After several days of declines, silver prices recovered on Tuesday, rising as market sentiment improved and demand expectations began to stabilize. The precious metal regained strength following a period of selling pressure that had dragged prices lower amid a stronger dollar and weak industrial data.The latest rebound reflected renewed investor …

The recent drop in WTI crude oil prices, which saw the continuous contract trade around $59.62 per barrel—a sharp decline of over 1.5%—is more than a momentary market correction. It suggests that a fundamental shift is underway, driven by the stark reality of ample global supply running head-on into flagging …

Gold clawed back ground in Asian trading on Wednesday, snapping part of the prior session’s slide as a global risk-off tone funneled investors into traditional safety plays ahead of key U.S. labor data. Spot bullion rose 0.9% to $3,966.56/oz by 00:47 ET (05:47 GMT), while U.S. gold futures edged 0.3% …