Commodities

Oil prices remained steady in Asian trade on Wednesday, after sharp gains earlier this week, as market attention shifted toward a potential build in U.S. crude inventories and an upcoming interest rate decision by the Federal Reserve. Crude prices surged earlier this week, supported by U.S. threats to sanction Russian …

Crude oil prices soared on Tuesday, driven by heightened geopolitical tensions as the U.S. issued a bold ultimatum to Russia. The U.S. President announced a ten-day deadline for Russia to reach a deal with Ukraine, threatening severe economic sanctions, including steep tariffs on Russian crude oil and secondary penalties on …

The US dollar charged to new multi-week peaks on Tuesday, fueled by growing uncertainties in global trade and eager anticipation for the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision. Investors are also eyeing the critical Nonfarm Payrolls report later this week, which could further shape market dynamics. As the dollar strengthens, …

Crude Prices Bounce BackOn July 28, 2025, oil prices surged, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI, CL=F) climbing 2.38% to $66.71 per barrel and Brent crude (UKOIL) rising 1.82% to $69.53, up $1.24 from its previous close of $68.29. Brent traded within a daily range of $67.56 to $69.66, signaling a …

U.S. President Donald Trump set the global stage ablaze, slashing his 50-day deadline for Russia to reach a Ukraine ceasefire to just 10-12 days and vowing dynamite secondary sanctions if Russian President Vladimir Putin doesn’t comply. Speaking at his Turnberry golf resort in Scotland alongside British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, …

A Fourth Day of Losses for GoldGold prices slid for the fourth consecutive day on July 28, 2025, dropping 0.68% to $3,314.45 per troy ounce, down from a daily high of $3,345.52 and a previous close of $3,337.07. The decline reflects a resurgent US dollar, bolstered by a landmark US-EU …

A Week of Trade Talks and Market MomentumThis week, global markets buzzed with optimism as President Donald Trump’s trade negotiations took center stage, sparking debates about their potential to reshape America’s economic landscape. On July 28, 2025, U.S. and Chinese officials convened in Sweden to hammer out trade details, just …

Gold prices stabilized in Asian trade on Monday, following three consecutive days of declines, as optimism surrounding a new U.S.–EU trade deal curbed demand for the safe-haven asset and boosted overall market sentiment. Gold Price Movements Spot Gold edged up 0.1% to $3,340.25 an ounce, while Gold Futures gained 0.1% …

Oil prices inched higher on Monday after the U.S. and European Union (EU) reached a trade agreement that alleviated tariff concerns and boosted expectations for future energy demand. As of 21:47 ET (01:47 GMT), Brent Oil Futures for September delivery were up 0.3%, trading at $68.66 a barrel, while West …

US President Donald Trump has announced that a trade deal has been struck between the US and the EU following a private meeting between the US president and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. The President of the European Commission confirmed there would be tariffs of …