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Gold prices held steady in Asian trading on Thursday, following three consecutive days of gains. Investors adopted a cautious stance as they awaited key U.S. payroll data, which is expected to provide further insight into the Federal Reserve’s future policy actions. Gold Supported by U.S. Fiscal Deficit Concerns Spot gold …

On Thursday, July 3, 2025, investors and traders will zero in on a critical lineup of US economic releases, with the Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report headlining. Forecasted to show a modest 110,000 job gain for June, down from May’s 139,000, and an unemployment rate ticking up to 4.3% from 4.2%, …

European stocks posted modest gains on Wednesday, led by industrial miners, as investors tracked any signs of progress in U.S. trade negotiations with key global partners. With the July 9 tariff deadline looming, there was heightened attention on the potential for significant developments in global trade relations. The pan-European STOXX …

1. Gold Prices Maintain Gains Amid U.S. Fiscal and Trade UncertaintyGold prices held steady in Asian trade on Wednesday after two days of sharp gains, bolstered by growing concerns over the U.S. fiscal deficit following the Senate’s passage of President Donald Trump’s tax-and-spending megabill. The uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade deals, …

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices climbed toward $65.00 on July 1, 2025, driven by shifting focus to the upcoming American Petroleum Institute (API) weekly inventory report. After a 12% price drop last week, WTI’s modest recovery reflects cautious optimism amid easing Middle East tensions and rising U.S. demand. …

Gold prices soared by more than 1.13%, climbing to approximately $3,355 per ounce, before stablizing at $3,339 at the time of writing, propelled by mounting uncertainties surrounding global trade policies as the U.S. approaches a critical July 9 tariff deadline. The faltering progress in trade negotiations, combined with unpredictable economic …

1. Oil Price MovementsOil prices saw slight gains on Tuesday as market participants evaluated expectations of an OPEC+ output hike announcement for August, along with ongoing trade negotiations. At 1133 GMT, Brent crude was up by 54 cents, or 0.8%, trading at $67.28 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate …

Global Market Caution Amid U.S. Trade Negotiations European stocks traded cautiously on Tuesday, as investors remained on edge ahead of the Trump administration’s looming July 9 tariff deadline and the release of crucial inflation data. At 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), the DAX index in Germany gained 0.1%, the CAC 40 …

Gold Surges as Safe-Haven Demand Increases Gold prices saw a notable increase in Asian trade on Tuesday, driven by heightened safe-haven demand due to rising uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade negotiations and concerns over President Donald Trump’s upcoming tariff deadline. Spot gold rose 0.8%, reaching $3,328.71 per ounce, while Gold Futures …

Oil prices fell to a three-week low on Tuesday, with both Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude prices slipping as supply concerns eased, and expectations grew for an increase in production by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies (OPEC+). The drop in prices also came in light …