Commodities

The U.S. labour market faces its most pivotal test in months as investors brace for March’s jobs report, a release that could redefine the economic outlook. With hiring momentum slowing and wage growth cooling, the data will set the tone for markets, policy, and confidence in America’s recovery. Critical Moment …

Historic Surge in a Single SessionOil markets delivered a dramatic jolt on Thursday, recording one of the sharpest single-day rallies in years. WTI crude surged to $111.21, jumping $12.31 (+12.45%) from its previous close of $98.90, while Brent crude climbed to $107.41, gaining $7.18 (+7.16%) from $100.23.The scale of the …

Gold prices fell on Thursday, snapping a four-session winning streak as renewed geopolitical tensions and a stronger U.S. dollar weighed heavily on the precious metal. Spot gold declined 2.6% to $4,637.25 per ounce as of 03:41 ET (07:41 GMT), after earlier rising to a session high of $4,800.58. U.S. gold …

European stocks opened sharply lower on Thursday, as renewed escalation signals in the Middle East erased hopes of a near-term ceasefire and pushed oil prices higher. By 03:10 ET (07:10 GMT), the STOXX 600 dropped 1.2%, while Germany’s DAX fell 1.5%. France’s CAC 40 declined 1.2%, and the UK’s FTSE …

Oil prices jumped sharply on Thursday, as renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East fueled concerns over prolonged supply disruptions and drove a fresh risk premium into energy markets. Brent crude futures for June delivery surged 6.8% to $108.01 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 5.8% …

Global markets moved decisively ahead of a highly anticipated address, with investors already placing their bets on what could come next. Price action across key assets reflected a growing belief that geopolitical tensions may soon ease, even before any official confirmation.Gold Rallies on Hopes of Cooling InflationGold surged sharply, posting …

Stocks have already rallied. Oil has already dipped. The world is pricing in a deal that hasn’t happened yet. The Speech Everyone Is Trading In Advance Wall Street didn’t wait for the podium. By the time the White House confirmed that President Donald Trump would deliver a primetime address tonight …

Russia’s largest oil producer just posted its worst earnings in years. Behind the numbers lies a structural unraveling that no oil price rally can fully reverse. Russia’s largest oil producer entered 2026 carrying the scars of a brutal financial year. Net income for 2025 crashed 73% to just $3.6 billion …

In late March and early April 2026, amid the escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, airstrikes targeted two of Iran’s largest steel production complexes. The attacks hit Mobarakeh Steel near Isfahan — the biggest steel producer in the Middle East — and Khuzestan Steel in Ahvaz. These …

European equities rallied sharply on Wednesday, while oil prices fell below the $100-per-barrel mark, after Donald Trump signaled that the United States could soon exit the ongoing conflict with Iran. By 03:17 ET (07:17 GMT), the pan-European STOXX 600 jumped 2.3%, with Germany’s DAX surging 2.8%. France’s CAC 40 gained …