Commodities

Gold dipped slightly to around $4,615 in the latest session, but the move is best seen as a brief pause rather than a retreat. After months of steady gains, investors are taking profits while maintaining confidence in the precious metal’s long-term appeal. Even amid daily fluctuations, gold continues to hover …

Oil prices ended Thursday with a steep decline, snapping a multi-day rally as easing geopolitical tensions and signs of rising supply shifted market sentiment. Crude had climbed to recent highs earlier in the week, fueled by fears of potential disruptions, but those concerns faded quickly as the outlook softened.Political Signals …

Recent actions by Beijing targeting foreign cybersecurity vendors have rattled markets, but major U.S. firms maintain their exposure to China is minimal and the broader financial impact appears contained.Industry leaders have been quick to clarify their positions. CrowdStrike emphasized that it has no direct sales, offices, or infrastructure in China, …

Morgan Stanley capped off 2025 with a robust fourth-quarter performance, beating market expectations on both revenue and profit as investment banking activity rebounded sharply. The U.S. investment bank reported net revenues of $17.9 billion for the quarter, ahead of analysts’ forecasts of $17.72 billion. Earnings per share came in at …

Oil prices edged lower in Asian trading on Wednesday after the previous session’s sharp rally driven by fears of supply disruptions in Iran, as investors turned their attention to data showing a sizeable build in U.S. crude inventories. Brent futures for March slipped 0.4% to $65.19 a barrel by 01:18 …

China closed 2025 with a historic trade milestone, posting a record surplus that exceeded one trillion dollars, highlighting the country’s export resilience despite renewed tariff pressure from the United States. The figure underscores the strength of China’s manufacturing base while reviving global concerns over trade imbalances, industrial overcapacity, and heavy …

Oil prices edged lower in Asian trading on Wednesday after the previous session’s sharp rally driven by fears of supply disruptions in Iran, as investors turned their attention to data showing a sizeable build in U.S. crude inventories. Brent futures for March slipped 0.4% to $65.19 a barrel by 01:18 …

Gold prices climbed to new record levels during Tuesday’s trading session, driven by rising concerns over the independence of the US Federal Reserve and renewed demand for safe-haven assets.Investor appetite for gold strengthened after growing unease surrounding the central bank’s autonomy, following news that the US Department of Justice has …

Oil prices extended their rally in Asian trading on Tuesday, rising for a fourth straight session as markets priced in mounting supply risks from Iran and Russia, offsetting lingering expectations of additional barrels returning from Venezuela. By 21:18 ET (02:18 GMT), Brent crude futures for March delivery were up 0.4% …

On January 12, 2026, gold surged to a record $4,620, climbing nearly 2.5% in a single day before easing back on profit-taking. The rally was ignited by a storm of political and economic headlines. A surprise investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell raised fresh doubts about the central bank’s independence, …