Commodities

Gold’s recent downturn on Tuesday, with futures contracts falling to $3376 per ounce from a previous close of $3406, highlights a critical interplay between currency strength and precious metal valuations. This movement is not an isolated event but a clear reaction to a resurgent U.S. dollar, fueled by a confluence …

On Dubai TV, Mohamed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and a member of the American Association of Technical Analysts, commented on the latest developments in the financial markets.Oil Market DevelopmentsRegarding oil, Hashad stated that oil prices saw a significant rise at the beginning of this month …

The Russia-Ukraine conflict, ongoing since February 2022, continues to ripple through global financial markets, with early June 2025 events amplifying uncertainty. Ukraine’s drone attacks on Russian air bases and stalled peace talks in Istanbul have driven volatility in equities, energy, and safe-haven assets. These developments signal prolonged geopolitical tensions, threatening …

Eurozone inflation slowed sharply in May, easing below the European Central Bank’s 2% target for the first time in over two years, bolstering expectations for additional interest rate cuts even as global trade tensions and structural challenges pose longer-term inflation risks. Data from Eurostat on Tuesday showed consumer prices in …

European equity indices posted modest gains early Tuesday, with investors eyeing the release of key eurozone inflation data that could shape the European Central Bank’s next policy moves. Caution also lingered over global trade tensions and upcoming central bank decisions. As of 03:02 ET (07:02 GMT), Germany’s DAX rose 0.3%, …

Gold prices slipped in Asian trade on Tuesday as traders booked profits after a strong rally fueled by renewed geopolitical risks and persistent trade tensions. The yellow metal had surged over 2% on Monday, buoyed by heightened uncertainty surrounding the Russia-Ukraine war, U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, and ongoing concerns about U.S. …

Oil prices closed higher on Monday, the first trading day of the week, despite OPEC+’s decision to increase production for the third consecutive time since abandoning its long-standing voluntary output cuts aimed at bolstering global oil prices. This shift in production policy reflects OPEC+’s focus on maintaining its share of …

The US Dollar (USD) came under renewed selling pressure at the start of the trading week, dropping to multi-week lows as trade tensions and concerns about the US economy resurfaced.What to Watch on Tuesday, June 3, 2025:US: The US Dollar Index (DXY) fell below 99.00, hitting seven-week lows despite slight …

Gold prices have soared to a four-week high, driven by escalating geopolitical risks and renewed trade tensions. The XAU/USD pair climbed to $3,377, up 2.70%, as investors sought the safe-haven asset amid uncertainty. This rally, sparked by the Russia-Ukraine conflict and U.S. tariff policies, underscores gold’s enduring appeal in turbulent …

Oil prices surged over $1 per barrel in Asian trade on Monday, as OPEC+’s decision to raise output by a modest 411,000 barrels per day (bpd) for July—matching the previous two months—eased market fears of a larger production increase. The outcome provided relief to traders bracing for a potential supply …