Commodities

The US dollar is showing renewed strength, shaking off recent dips and climbing back above the 104.00 mark on the Dollar Index (DXY). This resurgence, fueled by rising US Treasury yields and escalating anxieties over a potential global trade war, is sending ripples across currency and commodity markets. The shift …

A dramatic escalation in the ongoing trade dispute between the US and Europe has ignited, with the US administration threatening to impose a crippling 200% tariff on European alcoholic beverages. This move comes as a direct response to the European Union’s (EU) retaliatory tariffs on American spirits, marking a rapid …

Gold prices have ignited a spectacular rally, surging past previous records and brushing against the $3,000 threshold, a feat achieved despite the headwinds of a robust US dollar and elevated Treasury bond yields. In a display of raw bullish power, XAU/USD soared to an all-time high of $2,971 a troy …

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has revised its oil demand growth estimates for Q4 2024 and Q1 2025, citing worsening macroeconomic conditions driven by global trade tensions. Revised Oil Demand Forecasts The agency now expects global oil demand to increase by 1.03 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2025, down …

The euro and the British pound remained near their multi-month highs against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, as concerns over slowing U.S. economic growth and escalating trade tensions weighed on the greenback. The euro was last seen at $1.0880, slightly lower but still near its five-month high earlier in the …

Gold prices climbed in Asian trading on Thursday, supported by weaker-than-expected U.S. inflation data, which reinforced expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Spot gold rose 0.4% to $2,945.18 per ounce, while gold futures for April delivery edged 0.2% higher to $2,953.62 per ounce as of 00:56 ET …

Today’s forex market is heavily focused on key economic data releases, with US and Australian inflation figures and jobs data taking center stage. The Asian session will make available key Australian inflation expectations awaited by market players.The US dollar experienced a slight recovery from recent multi-month lows, although persistent concerns …

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Wednesday the imposition of retaliatory tariffs on European imports from the United States, in escalation against the tariffs previously imposed by the Trump administration on all US imports of steel and aluminum at a rate of 25%.The European tariffs focus on …

During a public meeting with Ireland’s Prime Minister, Micheál Martin, United States President Donald Trump addressed a range of topics, including trade policies, international relations, and economic strategies. His remarks reflected his characteristic approach to addressing contentious issues, particularly in the realm of trade.President Trump criticized the European Union (EU) …

Gold prices remained steady in Asian trading on Wednesday, as investors exercised caution ahead of a key U.S. inflation report. The metal continued to find support from its safe-haven appeal amid ongoing volatility surrounding President Donald Trump’s shifting tariff policies. Spot gold held at $2,911.17 per ounce, while gold futures …