Commodities

European shares opened the week slightly higher on Monday, as investors weighed tentative signs of easing U.S.-China trade tensions and braced for a packed schedule of corporate earnings and key economic data. By 03:55 ET (07:55 GMT): The pan-European Stoxx 600 was up 0.3%. France’s CAC 40 climbed 0.5%. Germany’s …

Gold prices extended their recent declines in Asian trading on Monday, moving further away from last week’s record highs, as signs of easing trade tensions between the U.S. and China reduced demand for safe-haven assets. Spot Gold fell 0.8% to $3,292.75 per ounce as of 01:54 ET (05:54 GMT). Gold …

Oil prices inched higher on Monday, but gains remained modest as uncertainty over U.S.-China trade talks and the prospect of increased OPEC+ output continued to weigh on the outlook for global growth and fuel demand. Brent crude futures rose 21 cents, or 0.3%, to $67.08 a barrel by 0742 GMT. …

US dollar managed to grasp confidence of investors gradually after positive developments of a potential trade deal between Washington and Beijing throughout last trading week. The possibility to de-escalate trade war between USA and China after increased US president Donald Trump said that the huge tariffs on China could be …

Gold prices took a sharp dive below the $3,300 threshold, shedding over 1.60% to trade at $3,294, as fading hopes for a US-China trade resolution bolstered the US Dollar. Despite a dip in US Treasury yields and a slightly softer US Dollar Index (DXY), which edged up 0.23% to 99.51, …

Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Friday, retreating from this week’s record highs as risk appetite improved following signals of potential deescalation in the U.S.-China trade conflict and upbeat earnings from major tech firms. However, the metal remained well-supported near its all-time peak amid lingering geopolitical and economic …

Oil prices saw a modest uptick in Asian trading on Friday, supported by renewed geopolitical tensions and tentative signs of progress in U.S.-China trade relations. However, both Brent and WTI benchmarks remain poised for weekly losses as concerns over rising OPEC+ supply and a fragile demand outlook continue to weigh …

The escalating trade war between the United States and China shows no signs of abating, as President Donald Trump’s recent hints at a softer stance have failed to sway Beijing’s resolute preparations for a prolonged economic standoff. Despite Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent adopting a more conciliatory tone, China …

European equity markets edged lower on Thursday as a cautious mood lingered, driven by mixed corporate earnings and uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policy toward China. The pan-European STOXX 600 index slipped 0.3% by 07:14 GMT, retracing some of Wednesday’s gains, which had been fueled by a more conciliatory tone from …

Gold prices jumped in Asian trading Thursday, rebounding from recent losses as safe-haven appetite strengthened amid renewed tensions between the U.S. and China and a deadly escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Spot Gold surged 1.3% to $3,331.34/oz Gold Futures (June delivery) climbed 1.4% to $3,341.25/oz by 01:37 ET (05:37 GMT) …