Commodities

European stocks rose on Friday, recovering from three consecutive sessions of losses, as investors reacted to mixed developments in the Middle East conflict and central bank policies. At 03:15 ET (07:15 GMT), the DAX index in Germany rose 0.8%, the CAC 40 in France climbed 0.6%, and the FTSE 100 …

Gold prices fell in Asian trade on Friday, as a slight improvement in risk appetite, stemming from the White House’s comments suggesting that a U.S. strike on Iran over the Israel-Iran conflict was not imminent, pressured the yellow metal. The decline in gold was also influenced by hawkish remarks from …

Oil prices fell sharply in Asian trade on Friday, as news of U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision on potential involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict was delayed for two weeks. Despite this dip, oil prices remained on track for their third straight week of gains, with geopolitical concerns in the Middle …

From June 13 to June 19, 2025, maritime shipping costs, prices, and stock performance surged, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Freight rates for containers and tankers soared, vessel traffic through critical routes dwindled, and shipping stocks rallied. This volatile week highlights how conflicts disrupt global trade, …

WTI crude oil surged past the $75.00 mark on Thursday, climbing to a multi-month peak of $75.54—the highest level since late January—before settling at around $75.20, reflecting a robust gain of around 2.5% for the day. Brent crude is up 2.80%, trading at $78.85 at the time of writing. This …

In an interview conducted by Alarabiya Television, Mohamed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and a member of the American Association of Technical Analysts, commented and analyzed the performance of financial markets. Interviewer: Welcome Mohamed Rashad, Head of Market Strategy at Noor Capital, joining us live from …

Gold prices dropped in Asian trade on Thursday as the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance strengthened the U.S. dollar, putting pressure on bullion prices. Meanwhile, rising geopolitical risks, particularly the potential for U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, capped the losses in gold. Spot Gold fell 0.5% to $3,353.92 per ounce, …

European stocks dropped on Thursday, with investors cautious ahead of a series of central bank meetings, as renewed speculation about U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict weighed on market sentiment. As of 03:15 ET (07:15 GMT), the DAX index in Germany fell 0.7%, the CAC 40 in France slipped 0.7%, …

Oil prices fell in volatile trading on Thursday as market participants weighed the likelihood of U.S. involvement in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, while a stronger dollar provided resistance to recent gains in crude prices. Initially, oil prices dropped as much as 1% during early Asian trade, but the losses were …

A Shift in U.S. Policy?President Donald Trump recently hinted at the possibility of engaging in direct talks with Iran, a move that could reshape the volatile dynamics of the Middle East. During a press interaction, Trump revealed he would hold a meeting within the hour to address the ongoing Iran-Israel …