Commodities

The price of gold is surging, reaching a level near $3,885 and poised to complete its seventh consecutive weekly gain. This advance is primarily fueled by a prolonged US government shutdown, which has heightened demand for the precious metal as a safe haven asset, alongside persistent expectations that the central …

European markets advanced on Friday, set to close the week with solid gains, as expectations of further Federal Reserve easing encouraged risk appetite despite the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. At 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX rose 0.4%, France’s CAC 40 added 0.4%, and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 gained 0.3% …

​Global oil markets faced a sharp downturn on Thursday, as the price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil plummeted below the $61 per barrel mark, registering its lowest level in several months. This severe drop comes amid escalating concerns that a global supply flood is coinciding with a deterioration …

The ongoing US federal government shutdown is casting a long shadow over global markets, prompting a partial rebound in the US Dollar after days of declines. This political impasse isn’t just a domestic headache—it’s amplifying economic uncertainties worldwide, especially as key data releases loom. With no end in sight, investors …

Gold (XAU/USD) eased from record highs as the U.S. Dollar recovered, reflecting ongoing market uncertainty. The precious metal briefly touched an all-time peak near $3,895 on Wednesday before retreating to around $3,820 during the American session. Investors are watching closely how safe-haven demand responds to the broader U.S. economic context. …

As the U.S. government shutdown extends into October, markets are entering the final quarter of 2025 facing one of the most uncertain backdrops in years. The nonfarm payrolls (NFP) report—normally the most influential labor market release—will not be published on schedule, depriving investors of a key reference point for Federal …

Global financial markets are navigating one of the most unpredictable environments in recent years as the U.S. government shutdown drags on, delaying the release of key economic data. The nonfarm payrolls (NFP) report — a cornerstone for assessing U.S. labor market health — will not be released on schedule due …

Gold prices hovered close to all-time highs in Asian trading on Thursday, as investors sought safety amid an ongoing U.S. government shutdown and rising confidence that the Federal Reserve will deliver further interest rate cuts. Spot gold was steady at $3,864.63 an ounce by 00:45 ET (04:45 GMT), after touching …

Oil prices steadied in Asian trade on Thursday, recovering slightly after sliding to near four-month lows in the previous session as rising U.S. crude inventories and speculation of another OPEC+ supply hike weighed heavily on sentiment. Market PerformanceAs of 21:52 ET (01:52 GMT), Brent crude futures (December delivery) rose 0.5% …

Gold prices have soared to a new all-time high, driven by the dual impact of an unexpected plunge in US private sector hiring and the unfolding US government shutdown. The combination of these events has aggressively reinforced market expectations for the Federal Reserve (Fed) to cut interest rates at its …