Commodities

Gold has broken through the $4,000 per ounce resistance level for the first time in its history on Wednesday, driven by several factors. This surge also follows the Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting results, where investors in financial markets are eagerly searching for signals regarding the future path of the Fed’s …

European equities traded higher on Wednesday, with France’s CAC 40 leading regional gains despite ongoing political instability in the country. The pan-European Stoxx 600 advanced 0.5%, while Germany’s DAX added 0.3%, and the UK’s FTSE 100 rose 0.3%. The CAC 40 climbed 0.8%, outperforming its peers even amid uncertainty following …

Oil prices edged higher in early Wednesday trading as investors digested the OPEC+ decision to maintain a modest production increase for November, easing some fears of an oversupply-driven selloff. Brent crude rose 0.7% to $65.93 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) climbed 0.8% to $62.24 by 04:00 GMT. Both …

Gold prices soared past the $4,000-per-ounce mark for the first time in Asian trading on Wednesday, as investors flocked to safe-haven assets amid intensifying political instability in France and Japan and persistent economic uncertainty in the United States. Spot gold advanced 0.6% to a record $4,010.84/oz, while December gold futures …

Investors around the world are turning their attention to the minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, scheduled for release on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Everyone is anticipating the unveiling of details from the discussions that took place in the monetary policy committee meeting, which concluded on September …

European markets opened slightly lower on Tuesday, as investors weighed continued political turmoil in France and the United States, alongside heightened volatility surrounding the global artificial intelligence rally. By 04:17 ET (08:17 GMT), the pan-European Stoxx 600 eased 0.1%, while Germany’s DAX slipped 0.2%. The U.K.’s FTSE 100 gained 0.1%, …

Oil prices held near flat in Asian trading on Tuesday, stabilizing after a sharp rebound in the previous session as investors assessed the impact of a smaller-than-expected OPEC+ production increase scheduled for next month. As of 21:44 ET (01:44 GMT), Brent crude futures for September delivery rose 0.2% to $65.60 …

The dramatic surge in gold and silver prices is a clear, fundamental challenge to the prevailing narrative of global economic management. With gold advancing near $3,960 per troy ounce and silver hitting a high not seen since 2011, the market is signaling an acute lack of confidence in policymakers’ ability …

Oil prices gained ground on Monday after the OPEC+ alliance confirmed a smaller-than-expected production increase for November, easing fears of an aggressive supply expansion while a sluggish demand outlook continues to cap upside momentum. By 11:07 GMT, Brent crude futures climbed $0.89, or 1.4%, to $65.42 per barrel, while U.S. …

European equities slipped on Monday, with French shares leading losses after newly appointed Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu abruptly resigned, triggering renewed political uncertainty across the euro zone. By 09:46 GMT, the pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 0.2% to 569.4 points, retreating from an intraday record high reached earlier in the …