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The January Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report will now be released on February 11, five days later than originally scheduled, following a brief partial government shutdown. Meanwhile, the January Consumer Price Index (CPI) and real earnings report will be delayed to February 13, and the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey …

Gold prices climbed back above key psychological levels in Asian trade on Wednesday, as renewed signs of tension between the United States and Iran reignited demand for safe-haven assets. The yellow metal extended gains after staging a sharp rebound on Tuesday, with dip-buying still evident following last week’s steep selloff …

The oil market just reminded everyone why you never bet against volatility. After a lackluster start to the week where prices seemed to be drifting, crude roared back today. This wasn’t just a minor fluctuation; it was a loud reaction to a high-stakes geopolitical chess move between Washington and New …

Silver made a striking comeback, climbing to $83.03 per ounce, up nearly 4.7%. After days of sharp swings, the metal attracted renewed buying interest, signaling that investors see opportunity in lower prices. This surge highlights silver’s resilience as a key precious metal.Gold Shows Solid RecoveryGold mirrored silver’s recovery, rising more …

Oil prices steadied on Tuesday after tumbling more than 4% in the previous session, as traders reassessed the global supply outlook and signs of easing tensions between the United States and Iran. Brent crude futures rose 17 cents to $66.47 a barrel by midday, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate gained …

Gold prices rebounded strongly in Asian trading on Tuesday, with silver and platinum also advancing, as precious metals steadied after two sessions of heavy losses. Spot gold jumped nearly 4% to $4,855.93 an ounce, while April gold futures climbed 4.4% to $4,853.79 an ounce. Silver outperformed, surging 5.1% to $83.11 …

European equities traded slightly higher on Tuesday, supported by a firm close on Wall Street and signs that the recent selloff in precious metals has been short-lived. By early morning trade, Germany’s DAX rose 0.8%, France’s CAC 40 gained 0.4%, and the UK’s FTSE 100 added 0.1%. Market sentiment improved …

New economic data from China pointed to a sharper-than-expected slowdown at the start of the year. The manufacturing purchasing managers’ index fell to 49.3, remaining below the 50 level that separates expansion from contraction and missing market expectations. At the same time, the services PMI declined to 49.4, marking its …

Oil prices fell sharply as geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran showed signs of easing, prompting traders to unwind risk-driven positions. US crude slid by nearly 5 percent to around $62 a barrel, while Brent dropped more than 5 percent to about $66, marking their steepest one-day declines …

The January U.S. jobs report, including the crucial Nonfarm Payrolls data, has been postponed due to the ongoing partial government shutdown. Federal agencies have suspended routine operations, leaving key economic indicators on hold until funding resumes. Investors had been expecting modest job growth of around 55,000 positions and a steady …