Commodities

Gold steadied in Asian trading on Thursday, consolidating the prior day’s jump as a softer U.S. dollar and lingering uncertainty from the prolonged U.S. government shutdown underpinned haven demand. Spot bullion edged up 0.2% to $3,988.79/oz by 00:37 ET (05:37 GMT), while U.S. gold futures ticked 0.1% higher to $3,995.70. …

After several days of declines, silver prices recovered on Tuesday, rising as market sentiment improved and demand expectations began to stabilize. The precious metal regained strength following a period of selling pressure that had dragged prices lower amid a stronger dollar and weak industrial data.The latest rebound reflected renewed investor …

The recent drop in WTI crude oil prices, which saw the continuous contract trade around $59.62 per barrel—a sharp decline of over 1.5%—is more than a momentary market correction. It suggests that a fundamental shift is underway, driven by the stark reality of ample global supply running head-on into flagging …

Gold clawed back ground in Asian trading on Wednesday, snapping part of the prior session’s slide as a global risk-off tone funneled investors into traditional safety plays ahead of key U.S. labor data. Spot bullion rose 0.9% to $3,966.56/oz by 00:47 ET (05:47 GMT), while U.S. gold futures edged 0.3% …

European equities fell on Wednesday, extending a global selloff that gathered pace across U.S. and Asian markets as investors questioned whether artificial-intelligence winners and mega-cap tech shares can sustain premium valuations. By 08:15 GMT, Germany’s DAX was down 0.6%, France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.4% and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 declined …

A high-stakes legal battle is unfolding in the United States Supreme Court over whether the president has the authority to impose sweeping tariffs without congressional approval. The outcome of this case could redefine the balance of power in U.S. economic policy—and send shockwaves through global financial markets.At the heart of …

Gold prices slipped below the psychologically significant $4,000 threshold on Tuesday, sliding toward $3,950 per ounce amid renewed pressure from a strengthening U.S. dollar and cautious signals from the Federal Reserve. The retreat followed a brief attempt to reclaim higher ground earlier in the day, underscoring a period of consolidation …

Gold edged lower in Asian trading on Tuesday, weighed by a stronger U.S. dollar and lingering uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s near-term policy path after Chair Jerome Powell’s hawkish remarks last week. Spot prices fell 0.4% to $3,986.10/oz by 01:58 ET (06:58 GMT), while U.S. gold futures declined 0.5% to …

Crude oil prices remained largely stable on Monday as markets digested the latest moves by OPEC+ and weighed concerns over global supply and weak manufacturing data in Asia. Brent crude edged up 12 cents to $64.89 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose 7 cents to $61.05.The OPEC+ …

European equities started the week on a cautious note Monday as investors looked to a fresh round of manufacturing PMIs for a read on the bloc’s industrial pulse. By 03:02 ET (08:02 GMT), Germany’s DAX edged up 0.1%, the U.K.’s FTSE 100 rose 0.2%, while France’s CAC 40 dipped 0.1%. …