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Gold prices steadied in Asian trading on Friday and were on track to post solid gains for February, supported by persistent safe-haven demand amid rising geopolitical tensions and mounting economic uncertainty throughout the month. Disruptions in U.S. trade policy, alongside concerns over slowing growth in the world’s largest economies, kept …

The nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran on February 26, 2026, in Geneva were not just another round of diplomatic exchanges. Beginning early in the morning and lasting until late evening, the talks carried weight far beyond the negotiating table. They represented a moment where diplomacy, energy markets, …

Gold remained steady above $5,170 as heightened tensions in the Middle East sustained investor demand for safe-haven assets. Ongoing diplomatic friction between the United States and Iran has added uncertainty to global markets, encouraging traders to seek protection in bullion despite broader currency strength.Strong US Data Boosts Dollar but Fails …

Oil prices steadied after recent losses, as traders weighed rising geopolitical tensions against clear signs of abundant supply. US crude hovered near the mid-$60s per barrel, reflecting a market pulled in two opposing directions.On one side, attention remains fixed on renewed nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran in Geneva. The …

Bitcoin surged on Thursday, extending its rebound from the previous session as bargain hunting, a wave of short-covering, and positive cues from Wall Street sparked a broader recovery across the battered cryptocurrency market. The world’s largest cryptocurrency climbed 5.3% to $68,349.6 by 01:22 ET (06:22 GMT), recovering most of this …

Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Thursday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and renewed uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade tariffs, while investors also looked ahead to closely watched nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran later in the day. Spot gold rose 0.6% to $5,196.55 per ounce by 01:40 …

Silver prices leapt to $90.95 per ounce, a 4.33% gain in a single day, as investors piled into the metal amid easing tariff concerns and ongoing supply shortages. The rally highlights silver’s enduring appeal as both a safe-haven asset and a vital industrial material. From Collapse to Comeback Just weeks …

Copper prices edged higher this week, reaching $6.02 per pound, driven by renewed buying activity from Chinese importers returning from the Lunar New Year holidays. The uptick signals early signs of recovery in demand, with premiums at Chinese ports rising to a two-month high, reflecting growing interest from industrial buyers.Despite …

Bitcoin rose on Wednesday, attracting bargain hunters after steep losses in recent weeks, while a positive overnight session on Wall Street helped improve risk sentiment across digital asset markets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency climbed 3.2% to $65,102.7 by 01:24 ET (06:24 GMT), after touching a session high of $66,279.4. Earlier …

Oil prices rose in Asian trading on Wednesday, remaining just below seven-month highs reached earlier this week, as persistent geopolitical risks surrounding the U.S.–Iran standoff outweighed bearish signals from a sharp rise in U.S. crude inventories and renewed uncertainty over global trade policy. By 22:41 ET (03:41 GMT), Brent crude …