Commodities

The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) is currently trading at 97.343, down 0.28% for the day. This recent decline is part of a broader weakening trend for the dollar. Over the last month, the DXY has fallen by 0.86%, and the losses are even more significant over longer periods, with the …

The global economic narrative is dominated by a high-stakes question: can the Federal Reserve navigate a soft landing? The data presents a contradictory picture. On one hand, the U.S. labor market is showing clear signs of cooling, with recent reports indicating softer job gains and a rise in initial jobless …

Crude oil prices are currently locked in a persistent trading range, a reflection of the significant and often conflicting forces at play. Despite geopolitical tensions that suggest prices should be rising, the market remains skeptical. For instance, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude is trading around $63.27 per barrel, showing a …

The Countdown to the Fed’s Decision Gold’s recent surge has propelled it to a new all-time high, with prices trading above $3,680 and setting sights on the $3,700 mark. This impressive rally is fueled by a confluence of factors, but its sustainability hinges on one key event: the upcoming Federal …

Bullion Market Steadies Close to All-Time Peak Gold prices were largely unchanged on Monday, consolidating near record highs as traders awaited the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting later this week. At 12:00 GMT, spot gold traded flat at $3,643.30 per ounce, holding near last week’s record high of …

Dollar Holds Firm Ahead of Fed Meeting The U.S. dollar ticked higher on Monday, with investors closely watching the upcoming Federal Reserve policy meeting, which is set to shape currency markets as the final quarter of 2025 approaches. At 08:10 GMT, the Dollar Index—tracking the greenback against six major peers—was …

Positive Start to the Week European equities opened Monday on a firmer note, with investors positioning themselves ahead of a critical week for global monetary policy. By 07:05 GMT, Germany’s DAX index gained 0.5%, France’s CAC 40 also climbed 0.5%, while the U.K.’s FTSE 100 inched 0.1% higher. The upbeat …

Asian Trading Gains Oil prices rose modestly in Asian trade on Monday, extending last week’s gains, as markets balanced potential supply disruptions from Russia with signs of weakening U.S. demand. Brent crude futures for November delivery climbed 0.4% to $67.26 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate futures added 0.5% to …

Global oil prices edged higher on Friday, buoyed by renewed supply risks from Russia, but gains were tempered by persistent worries over weakening U.S. demand and signs of oversupply.Brent crude futures settled at $66.99 a barrel, up 62 cents or 0.93%, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) closed at $62.69, …

The U.S. dollar edged slightly higher on Friday, pausing its recent slide as investors digested a combination of softer labor data and a modest uptick in inflation, while rate cut bets from the Federal Reserve remained firmly in place. Dollar Index and Treasury Yields The dollar index rose 0.1% to …