Commodities

The latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data signaled a notable slowdown in economic activity, with growth coming in below expectations and highlighting emerging headwinds for the economy. GDP expanded at an annualized rate of 0.5%, falling short of the anticipated 0.7% and marking a sharp decline from the previous quarter’s …

U.S. Jobless Claims Tick Higher, Labor Market Holds Steady Amid Rising Uncertainty New applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose moderately last week, but the labor market continues to show resilience despite growing economic uncertainty linked to the Middle East conflict. Initial jobless claims increased by 16,000 to 219,000 for the …

Gold prices remained largely unchanged in Asian trading on Thursday, following modest gains in the previous session, as investors weighed renewed tensions in the Middle East and the uncertain outlook for a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Spot gold hovered at $4,720.68 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures for June slipped 0.7% …

Oil prices moved higher on Thursday, recovering part of their sharp losses from the previous session, as ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and renewed geopolitical tensions kept supply concerns in focus. Brent crude rose 2.4% to $97.02 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) climbed 3.1% to …

Gold prices are stabilizing after a recent surge, retreating slightly from a three-week high but holding strong as the US Dollar softens and oil prices drop. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades at $4,735, down from an intraday high of $4,857, reflecting both market relief and lingering uncertainty.Ceasefire Boosts …

The temporary ceasefire announced between the United States and Iran on April 8, 2026, triggered a massive rotation of liquidity across global financial markets. Following nearly six weeks of regional tensions that disrupted around 20% of global oil trade through the Strait of Hormuz, investors responded swiftly, shifting capital away …

Oil didn’t simply drift lower—it collapsed. Prices plunged more than 10% in a single session after the sudden ceasefire between the United States and Iran stripped away the geopolitical risk premium that had been fueling the rally. What was once priced for disruption was instantly repriced for stability. The shift …

The announcement of a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran triggered a swift and strong rebound in global markets, reflecting investors’ hopes for reduced geopolitical risks—especially in the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global energy supplies.Gulf Markets Surge in UnisonGulf stock markets opened Wednesday …

Gold climbed to near a three-week high Wednesday as the U.S. dollar weakened following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a temporary ceasefire with Iran, triggering a swift and broad repricing across commodity and currency markets. Spot gold rose 2.0% to $4,801.35 an ounce, while U.S. gold futures for June delivery …

Oil prices plunged sharply on Wednesday after Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, triggering a dramatic unwind of geopolitical risk premiums. Brent crude dropped nearly 14% to $94.34 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) tumbled over 15% to $95.91. Both benchmarks briefly fell to intraday …