Commodities

Gold prices took a hit on Thursday, July 24, 2025, sliding over 0.50% during the North American session as strong US labor market data overshadowed weakening manufacturing activity and lingering trade concerns. Trading at $3,373 after peaking at $3,393, the XAU/USD pair reflected a tug-of-war between bullish safe-haven demand and …

Oil prices rose more than 1% on Thursday, buoyed by optimism surrounding U.S. trade negotiations and a larger-than-expected decline in U.S. crude inventories. As of 0934 GMT, Brent crude futures gained 79 cents, or 1.15%, reaching $69.30 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures climbed 83 cents, …

Gold prices dipped on Thursday, continuing a downward trend following recent highs, as a U.S.-Japan trade deal and strong earnings from tech companies boosted risk appetite, reducing demand for safe-haven assets like gold. Market Overview: Spot gold dropped 0.3% to $3,378.93 an ounce. Gold futures fell 0.4% to $3,384.60/oz. Despite …

Oil prices inched higher during Asian trading on Thursday, with data showing a significant drop in U.S. crude stockpiles providing some support, although concerns over U.S. tariffs and trade negotiations ahead of President Donald Trump’s deadline kept investors cautious. Market Overview: Brent Oil Futures for September rose 0.3% to $68.69 …

Optimism surrounding a potential US-EU trade agreement, following a recent US-Japan deal, has pushed gold prices down to $3,389.015, a 1.24% decline. The US-Japan accord, which cut tariffs on Japanese auto exports from 25% to 15% and secured $550 billion for infrastructure, has eased global trade tensions, diminishing gold’s safe-haven …

Oil prices were relatively stable on Wednesday following three consecutive days of losses, with a boost from a U.S.-Japan trade agreement that raised optimism for global trade. Price Movements and Market Sentiment As of 0907 GMT, Brent crude futures were down 12 cents, or 0.2%, to $68.47 per barrel, while …

European shares climbed on Wednesday, buoyed by renewed optimism for a potential trade deal between the U.S. and the European Union (EU) following U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent trade agreement with Japan. The broad rally was led by the automotive sector, which saw significant gains in light of favorable trade …

Gold prices experienced a slight pullback on Wednesday, retreating marginally from the strong gains seen earlier this week. The dip was influenced by the announcement of a trade deal between the U.S. and Japan, which helped boost risk appetite and dampened the demand for safe-haven assets like gold. At 01:20 …

Copper prices ignited global markets, soaring to a new all-time high as traders braced for a looming 50% U.S. tariff set to hit next month. The most active September copper futures on the U.S. market surged 1.6% to $5.732 per pound, marking a historic peak, while London contracts climbed 0.8% …

The US Dollar weakened further on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, dropping to two-week lows around 97.30 as risk sentiment improved despite ongoing trade uncertainties and heightened Trump-Powell tensions. This shift raises a key question—will these dynamics continue to shape currency and commodity movements into Wednesday, July 23? Here’s what to …