Commodities

Oil prices rose in Asian trading on Friday, extending a strong rebound from the previous session as investors focused on the growing risk of supply disruptions in Russia and Iran amid escalating geopolitical tensions. The recovery came as fears of an immediate surge in Venezuelan crude supplies eased, helping stabilize …

Gold prices moved lower on Thursday, easing back from strong gains earlier in the week as a firmer U.S. dollar and caution ahead of key U.S. labor market data tempered investor demand for bullion. While prices retreated, downside pressure remained limited amid ongoing geopolitical tensions that continued to underpin safe-haven …

Chinese semiconductor shares advanced on Thursday after a media report indicated that Beijing has instructed some domestic technology companies to pause new orders for Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence chips, a move widely interpreted as part of a broader strategy to manage reliance on foreign technology while accelerating the development of …

Oil prices edged higher in Asian trading on Thursday, rebounding from two consecutive sessions of losses, although gains were trimmed after a Wall Street Journal report suggested the United States is planning to exert long-term control over Venezuela’s oil industry. The report reignited concerns that global crude supplies could rise …

The US Dollar enters a phase of consolidation following a robust start to 2026. Global currency markets are currently recalibrating as technical momentum yields to a heavy schedule of fundamental data, which will dictate the Federal Reserve’s monetary trajectory for the first quarter. The Greenback: Equilibrium in the DXY The …

The Venezuelan Pivot Realigns Global Energy: The direct American intervention in Venezuela has initiated a structural shift in global oil dynamics. By assuming operational and financial oversight of the world’s largest proven reserves, Washington is transitioning from a policy of containment to one of active market management, directly influencing the …

Euro zone inflation slowed to 2% in December, marking a milestone in the bloc’s fight against price pressures and closing out what turned out to be a relatively benign year for consumers, even as policymakers and businesses continue to grapple with the delayed effects of U.S. trade tariffs, Germany’s slow-moving …

U.S. stock index futures traded without a clear direction on Wednesday, as investors weighed fast-moving geopolitical developments involving Venezuela against a busy slate of upcoming U.S. economic indicators that could help clarify the outlook for growth, inflation, and monetary policy heading into 2026. Trading sentiment remained cautious after recent gains …

Gold prices slipped in Asian trading on Wednesday as investors booked profits following a strong two-day rally, while markets continued to weigh heightened geopolitical risks and looked ahead to key U.S. economic data later this week. Spot gold fell 1% to $4,450.55 an ounce by 02:13 ET (07:13 GMT), while …

Oil prices declined on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington had reached an agreement to import around $2 billion worth of Venezuelan crude, a move expected to increase supply to the world’s largest oil-consuming economy. By 05:50 GMT, Brent crude futures were down 1.3% at $59.89 per barrel, …