Commodities

Oil prices edged higher on Monday, buoyed by upbeat Chinese manufacturing data, as traders assessed geopolitical developments, including efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the impact of U.S. tariffs. As of 08:30 ET (13:30 GMT), Brent crude futures for May delivery rose 0.6% to $73.24 per barrel, while West …

Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Monday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and persistent geopolitical uncertainties. Investors turned to the precious metal as a safe-haven asset amid ongoing trade policy tensions and stalled Russia-Ukraine peace talks. Spot gold increased by 0.3% to $2,865.69 per ounce, while April …

A potent cocktail of trade policy anxieties and growing recession fears sent gold prices reeling this week, with the precious metal shedding over 3% as the US dollar surged. The XAU/USD pair closed Friday at $2,845, a significant drop from its daily peak of $2,885, and a far cry from …

A planned meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took an unexpected turn on Friday, descending into a heated exchange. President Zelenskyy expressed concerns over the proposed deal, citing vague terms and missing critical details, though he acknowledged it as a potential starting point.President Trump, under …

Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Friday as: The U.S. dollar strengthened ahead of key inflation data. Investors awaited the U.S. PCE price index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, for further rate signals. At 01:44 ET (06:44 GMT): Spot gold fell 0.4% to $2,864.94 per ounce. Gold …

Oil prices fell in Asian trading on Friday, extending their monthly losses as: Concerns over U.S. trade tariffs weighed on global demand. Hopes for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal raised the prospect of lifted sanctions and increased oil supply. At 21:38 ET (02:38 GMT): Brent crude futures dropped 0.4% to $73.30 …

The US dollar surged to multi-day highs, driven by President Trump’s new tariff announcements and cautious trading ahead of crucial US inflation data (PCE) due Friday.Key Highlights for Friday, February 28:US Dollar (DXY): Climbed past 107.00, supported by tariff news and rising US Treasury yields. Key US data releases include …

The Canadian Dollar experienced a significant downturn on Thursday, shedding over 0.7% against the US Dollar and marking its fifth consecutive day of losses. This decline propelled the USD/CAD exchange rate to 1.440, a level not seen since early February, signaling growing market unease. The primary catalyst for this volatility …

On Thursday, US President Donald Trump took to social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) to announce that his planned 25% tariff package targeting Mexico and Canada will now come into effect on March 4, instead of the previously reaffirmed date of April 2. Additionally, President Trump revealed that …

Oil prices rebounded slightly in Asian trading on Thursday, recovering from a two-month low as investors analyzed President Donald Trump’s fresh tariff threats and a mixed U.S. inventory report. At 21:55 ET (02:55 GMT): Brent Oil Futures rose 0.3% to $72.77 per barrel Crude Oil WTI Futures (March expiry) gained …