Commodities

Oil prices held largely steady in Asian trading on Monday, as markets balanced the growing risk of supply disruptions from escalating unrest in Iran against the prospect of additional barrels returning from Venezuela. Brent crude futures for March delivery edged up 0.1% to $63.39 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas …

The first trading week of 2026 did not begin like any conventional year; instead, it was packed with momentous events that defined the economic and political trends for the coming period. From the start of the month through January 9th, financial markets faced a “triangle” of pivotal developments: US military …

Gold prices climbed on Friday, heading for a weekly gain as investors reacted to weaker-than-expected U.S. payroll data and ongoing geopolitical and policy uncertainty. Spot gold traded at around $4,496 per ounce, on track for nearly a 4% gain over the week, following a record high of $4,549 hit in …

Gold prices were largely unchanged in Asian trading on Friday as investors remained cautious ahead of key U.S. labor market data due later in the day, while the precious metal stayed on course for solid weekly gains supported by ongoing U.S.-Venezuela tensions. Spot gold was little changed at $4,474.20 an …

Oil prices rose in Asian trading on Friday, extending a strong rebound from the previous session as investors focused on the growing risk of supply disruptions in Russia and Iran amid escalating geopolitical tensions. The recovery came as fears of an immediate surge in Venezuelan crude supplies eased, helping stabilize …

Gold prices moved lower on Thursday, easing back from strong gains earlier in the week as a firmer U.S. dollar and caution ahead of key U.S. labor market data tempered investor demand for bullion. While prices retreated, downside pressure remained limited amid ongoing geopolitical tensions that continued to underpin safe-haven …

Chinese semiconductor shares advanced on Thursday after a media report indicated that Beijing has instructed some domestic technology companies to pause new orders for Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence chips, a move widely interpreted as part of a broader strategy to manage reliance on foreign technology while accelerating the development of …

Oil prices edged higher in Asian trading on Thursday, rebounding from two consecutive sessions of losses, although gains were trimmed after a Wall Street Journal report suggested the United States is planning to exert long-term control over Venezuela’s oil industry. The report reignited concerns that global crude supplies could rise …

The US Dollar enters a phase of consolidation following a robust start to 2026. Global currency markets are currently recalibrating as technical momentum yields to a heavy schedule of fundamental data, which will dictate the Federal Reserve’s monetary trajectory for the first quarter. The Greenback: Equilibrium in the DXY The …

The Venezuelan Pivot Realigns Global Energy: The direct American intervention in Venezuela has initiated a structural shift in global oil dynamics. By assuming operational and financial oversight of the world’s largest proven reserves, Washington is transitioning from a policy of containment to one of active market management, directly influencing the …