Commodities

Gold has officially shattered its all-time record, soaring to a new peak. This stunning rally, with the price now at $3,595.395, wasn’t a random event; it was a direct reaction to a crucial piece of economic data: the latest US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report. This is just the latest move …

Silver has been on a remarkable run, consolidating its position near a 14-year high. This rally has been fueled by a significant event: the release of softer-than-expected US jobs data. The recent Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report for August showed the US economy added a paltry 22,000 jobs, far below the …

The U.S. dollar slipped on Friday, retreating against major peers as global bond markets stabilized and investors awaited the closely watched U.S. nonfarm payrolls report, a key test for the Federal Reserve’s policy path. The dollar index, which tracks the greenback against six major currencies, dipped 0.2% to 98.018 in …

Oil prices fell for a third straight session on Friday, heading for their first weekly loss in three weeks, as markets weighed the prospect of higher supply and unexpected U.S. inventory builds against lingering geopolitical risks. Prices Edge Lower, Weekly Losses Loom By 08:10 GMT, Brent crude futures slipped 0.5% …

Germany’s industrial sector suffered an unexpected setback in July, as new orders declined more than anticipated, driven largely by a drop in large-scale demand. Headline Decline vs. Expectations Industrial orders fell 2.9% month-on-month on a seasonally and calendar-adjusted basis, the Federal Statistics Office reported Friday. This was far worse than …

Gold prices advanced in Asian trading on Friday, holding close to record highs as investors ramped up bets on a September Federal Reserve rate cut. Focus now turns to the upcoming nonfarm payrolls report, which could reinforce expectations for policy easing. Gold Maintains Bullish Momentum Spot gold rose 0.4% to …

The financial world is holding its breath as the highly anticipated US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report takes center stage. All eyes are on this crucial data as it’s expected to heavily influence the direction of the US Dollar and other major currencies.What to Watch on Friday, September 5:• US Dollar: …

The U.S. dollar steadied on Thursday, consolidating in a volatile week as investors weighed softening labor market data and ongoing fragility in global bond markets, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut rates this month. Labor Market in Focus Data on Wednesday showed job openings fell to a 10-month …

European shares held steady on Thursday as investors remained cautious in the face of renewed volatility in government bonds, while a sharp profit warning from British airline Jet2 weighed on the travel and leisure sector. The pan-European STOXX 600 was flat at 546.93 points by 07:22 GMT after a choppy …

Gold prices ease on profit-taking after record highs, dollar steadies ahead of U.S. labor data Gold prices retreated in Asian trading on Thursday, weighed down by profit-taking after a string of record highs above $3,500 per ounce. The pullback came as the U.S. dollar stabilized, with traders awaiting key labor …