Commodities

Gold prices declined in Asian trading on Tuesday, extending recent losses after U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to postpone steep tariffs on the European Union helped buoy global risk sentiment. Spot gold fell 0.5% to $3,326.53 an ounce, while gold futures for August dropped 1.2% to $3,353.09/oz by 01:30 ET …

Down -0.47%, trading at 3,342.47 per ounce, at the time of writing, gold prices experienced a modest pullback this week, a movement largely attributed to a temporary de-escalation of trade tensions and thin market activity. However, this dip appears to be a fleeting moment in a broader bullish narrative for …

Persistent Decline Amid Tariff ConcernsFutures contracts for crude oil continued their decline from the start of Monday’s trading session, May 26, 2025, as renewed fears over customs tariffs and their potential negative impacts on the U.S. and global economies resurfaced, alongside waning consumer confidence.Relief in U.S.-EU Trade TalksDespite the downward …

Oil prices rose on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump extended a deadline for trade talks with the European Union, easing fears of imminent tariffs that could have dampened global fuel demand. As of 09:19 GMT, Brent crude futures were up 39 cents, or 0.6%, at $65.17 per barrel, while …

European equity indices opened higher on Monday, buoyed by relief that U.S. President Donald Trump has delayed his proposed 50% tariffs on European Union imports. This move has eased concerns over a potential trade war between two of the world’s largest economies and fueled optimism across European markets. As of …

Oil prices inched higher in Asian trading on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump extended the deadline for his proposed 50% tariffs on the European Union, offering some relief to global markets amid ongoing trade tensions. However, concerns about oversupply—driven by the prospect of OPEC+ raising production—kept gains in check. …

Gold prices slipped modestly in Asian trading on Monday, pulling back from last week’s gains after U.S. President Donald Trump over the weekend backed off from his threat to immediately impose 50% tariffs on the European Union. Spot gold dipped 0.2% to $3,349.45 an ounce, while gold futures for June …

Gold Climbs Amid Trade TensionsGold prices soared nearly 2% on Friday, May 23, 2025, reaching $3,359 after rebounding from a daily low of $3,287, driven by heightened safe-haven demand. The rally, which marked a 5% weekly gain, was spurred by a weakening U.S. dollar following President Donald Trump’s threat to …

Germany’s economy grew more than initially estimated in the first quarter of 2025, buoyed by a sharp rise in exports and industrial activity as firms rushed to ship goods ahead of looming U.S. tariffs, according to revised data released Friday by the federal statistics office. Gross domestic product (GDP) expanded …

The US economy teeters on the brink of stagflation—surging inflation, stagnant growth, and rising unemployment—driven by President Donald Trump’s $3.8 trillion tax bill, passed by the House on May 22, 2025, and now awaiting Senate approval. With a $36.2 trillion debt pile, Moody’s Aa1 downgrade, and tariff-driven price hikes, markets …