Commodities

Oil prices rose in Asian trading on Wednesday, remaining just below seven-month highs reached earlier this week, as persistent geopolitical risks surrounding the U.S.–Iran standoff outweighed bearish signals from a sharp rise in U.S. crude inventories and renewed uncertainty over global trade policy. By 22:41 ET (03:41 GMT), Brent crude …

The Rise of ETFs as a Flexible Investment Tool: Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have become a central tool for investors seeking exposure to commodities, energy, agriculture, and digital assets without the need to hold these assets physically. During the week, the ETF market experienced a surge in activity, highlighting new launches, …

On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark 6–3 ruling that struck down President Donald Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping tariffs. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion, stating that the law does not authorize the president to …

On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) ended Tuesday’s session at 97.83 points, a modest rise of 0.12% compared to the previous close. The index opened at 97.70, dipped to 97.69, and climbed as high as 97.99 before settling just shy of the 98.00 mark. The move …

WTI Crude Oil retreated slightly on Tuesday, trading around $65.95 after hitting a six-month high of $67.23 the previous day. The modest decline reflects a market caught between persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and expectations of growing global supply.Rising political friction between Washington and Tehran continues to weigh …

Gold prices slipped on Tuesday, trading at $5,109 per ounce, down about 2.2% from the previous session. The decline comes after the metal opened above $5,240 earlier in the day, marking its highest start in weeks. Despite the pullback, gold remains firmly elevated compared to recent months and continues to …

Bitcoin fell sharply on Tuesday, extending its recent downturn and wiping out roughly half of its value from the record highs seen in October, as uncertainty over U.S. tariff policy and broader risk-off sentiment weighed heavily on cryptocurrency markets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency dropped nearly 4% to $63,131.3 by 01:13 …

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said it will stop collecting tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) starting at 12:01 a.m. EST (05:01 GMT) on Tuesday, more than three days after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the measures illegal. In a notice sent to shipping companies …

Gold prices eased on Tuesday as investors locked in profits after the precious metal surged more than 2% in the previous session, while a firmer U.S. dollar added further pressure to prices. Spot gold slipped 1% to $5,179.77 per ounce by 07:35 GMT, snapping a four-session winning streak and retreating …

Global markets opened the week in a cautious mood as investors absorbed the fallout from a major legal setback to U.S. trade policy. The Supreme Court struck down key tariff measures, triggering sharp but short-lived volatility in currency markets. After an initial dip, the U.S. dollar regained its footing and …