Commodities

Gold prices dipped by 0.67% on March 24, 2025, settling at $3,002 per ounce, as easing global trade tensions and a stronger U.S. dollar curbed the metal’s upward momentum.The decline marked the third consecutive day of losses for gold, driven by news that the Trump administration plans to impose targeted …

Oil prices edged higher on Monday, supported by fresh U.S. sanctions on Iranian crude exports, while ongoing ceasefire discussions between Russia and the U.S. over Ukraine introduced supply uncertainty in global markets. Key Price Movements: Brent crude futures: Up 36 cents (0.5%) to $72.52 per barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate …

Gold prices dipped in Asian trading on Monday, retreating further from record highs as reports indicated that U.S. President Donald Trump’s April 2 tariffs may be less severe than feared, reducing demand for safe-haven assets. However, a softer dollar helped limit gold’s losses, while broader metal prices advanced, supported by …

Global financial landscape this week were shaped by a convergence of trade policy upheavals, measured responses from central banks, and supply-side pressures, resulting in a dynamic interplay of volatility and strategic adjustments. This analysis explores movements in gold, crude oil, U.S. equities, cryptocurrencies, and key currency pairs, with a focus …

Gold prices dipped on Friday, with XAU/USD trading at $3,019, down 0.81%, marking a second consecutive day of retreat as traders locked in profits ahead of the weekend. Despite this pullback, the precious metal is on track to secure weekly gains, buoyed by a resilient US Dollar, with the US …

Oil prices edged higher on Friday, securing a second straight week of gains as tighter supply expectations took hold, driven by fresh U.S. sanctions on Iran and OPEC+’s latest production strategy. Brent crude futures climbed 16 cents, or 0.2%, to settle at $72.16 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate …

Major European airline stocks fell on Friday after London’s Heathrow Airport, the region’s busiest hub, announced a full-day closure due to a fire at a nearby electrical substation supplying its power. Key Airline Losses Following the market opening, several European airline stocks declined: International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) (LON: ICAG) …

Oil prices rose on Friday, heading for a second consecutive weekly gain, as fresh U.S. sanctions on Iran and a revised OPEC+ production plan fueled expectations of a tighter global supply. Brent and WTI Edge Higher By 0850 GMT, crude oil benchmarks traded in positive territory: Brent crude gained 12 …

European markets retreated on Friday, with travel and leisure stocks leading losses following a major fire at Heathrow Airport. Broader market sentiment remained cautious as investors continued to assess the impact of escalating trade tensions and economic uncertainty. STOXX 600 Falls as Travel Stocks Lead Declines The pan-European STOXX 600 …

Gold prices remained on track for a third straight weekly gain on Friday, supported by expectations of U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts and safe-haven demand amid escalating geopolitical and economic uncertainties. The precious metal continued to draw investor interest, reaching a new all-time high of $3,057.21 per ounce on Thursday …