Commodities

Oil prices slipped on Tuesday as the sudden restoration of production from Iraq’s West Qurna 2 field injected fresh supply into an already fragile market. The field’s rapid return added meaningful volumes back into global output, creating immediate downward pressure and forcing traders to reassess short-term expectations.The Iraqi restart signals …

German exports unexpectedly rose in October, supported by stronger trade within the European Union, even as shipments to the United States and China fell sharply amid ongoing tariff and demand pressures. Exports from Europe’s largest economy inched up 0.1% on the month, defying expectations for a 0.5% decline, according to …

Oil prices dipped on Tuesday, extending the previous session’s more than 2% slide, as traders monitored geopolitical developments, ample supply signals, and the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision. Brent crude futures slipped 7 cents, or 0.1%, to $62.42 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell 13 cents, or …

Gold prices were broadly stable in Asian trading on Tuesday, with traders adopting a cautious stance ahead of this week’s U.S. Federal Reserve meeting, where policymakers are widely expected to deliver another interest rate cut. Although the yellow metal has shown mild weakness in early December, it remains on track …

Gold experienced a notable retreat on Monday, drifting toward the $4,190 mark as a surge in U.S. Treasury yields dampened the metal’s appeal. While the year has been defined by a historic 60% rally, the immediate path is clouded by a high-stakes standoff between rising borrowing costs and anticipated shifts …

The global energy market experienced a notable shift on Monday as crude oil prices retreated, driven by a combination of stabilized production in the Middle East and intensified diplomatic efforts in Europe. Both major global benchmarks felt the impact of these shifting fundamentals. Brent crude futures fell by $1.07, or …

Oil prices moved lower on Monday as traders tracked slow-moving efforts to end the war in Ukraine and positioned ahead of a widely expected U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut later this week. By 10:53 GMT, Brent crude futures were down $0.57 (0.9%) at $63.18 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas …

European equities traded without clear direction on Monday, with investors opting for caution ahead of a pivotal week dominated by major central bank meetings — most notably the U.S. Federal Reserve. By 03:25 ET (08:25 GMT), Germany’s DAX slipped 0.1%, France’s CAC 40 fell 0.3%, while the U.K.’s FTSE 100 …

Gold prices moved slightly higher in Asian trading on Monday, supported by a softer U.S. dollar trading near a five-week low and firm expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its meeting later this week. Sentiment was influenced by a series of weaker economic indicators and Friday’s …

The US dollar ended last week lower, pressured by a mix of economic data and political developments. Among the key drivers were weaker macroeconomic indicators, comments from President Donald Trump, and reports about potential successors to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Together, these factors reinforced expectations of a rate cut …