Commodities

Oil prices slipped slightly in early trading, with US crude hovering near $64 a barrel after several days of gains. Despite the modest decline, prices remain firmly higher over the month, reflecting strong underlying support. Middle East Tensions Keep Risk Premium Alive Heightened tensions between the United States and Iran …

Trade Tensions Escalate Between US and CanadaUS President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a steep 50% tariff on all aircraft imports from Canada, accusing Ottawa of unfairly blocking certification of Gulfstream business jets. Trump said the decision to “decertify” Canadian-made aircraft will stand until Gulfstream, an American company, is …

On January 29, 2026, the precious metals market delivered one of its most extreme days in recent memory. Gold surged toward an astonishing new peak near $5,600 per ounce in early trading, while silver blasted past $120 for the first time ever. Yet, within hours, both metals staged a sharp …

The Federal Reserve’s latest policy statement and remarks from Chair Jerome Powell reflected a phase of deliberate caution, as the central bank opted to keep interest rates unchanged, signaling that monetary policy is likely to remain stable in the near term.This approach underscores the Fed’s preference to closely monitor economic …

European stocks traded in mixed fashion on Thursday, as investors digested a wave of corporate earnings following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged. By mid-morning, Germany’s DAX slipped 0.7%, while France’s CAC 40 gained 0.9% and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 rose 0.6%. The Federal Reserve held …

Gold prices surged to fresh record highs on Thursday, climbing close to the $5,600-an-ounce mark as investors rushed into safe-haven assets following reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is considering a new military strike on Iran. Spot gold jumped more than 2% to a record $5,595.41 an ounce, while April …

Gold Prints the Highest Price Ever Recorded: Gold’s historic rally intensified late Wednesday, January 28, 2026, with XAU/USD trading at $5,384.28 per ounce, up $203.66 or 3.93% on the day. More importantly, the session produced a new all-time intraday high at $5,396.215, the highest level gold has ever reached in …

A Historic Surge for Precious Metals: Gold prices soared to a fresh all-time high on Wednesday, breaking above the $5,300 mark as investors : accelerated their move away from paper currencies and toward hard assets. The rally reflects mounting unease across global markets and a growing preference for assets perceived …

European equities edged slightly lower on Wednesday, as investors weighed a heavy flow of corporate earnings while adopting a cautious stance ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later in the day. At 03:02 ET (08:02 GMT), Germany’s DAX slipped 0.1%, France’s CAC 40 fell 0.5%, while the …

Oil prices edged higher on Wednesday, extending strong gains from the previous session as supply concerns persisted after a winter storm curtailed U.S. output and exports, while escalating Middle East tensions added a fresh risk premium. Brent crude rose 0.2% to $67.68 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate gained …