Commodities

The US Dollar Index (DXY) is reeling near 98.50, marking a three-year low after a sharp decline on Monday, April 21, 2025. Escalating concerns over the Federal Reserve’s independence, fueled by President Trump’s public criticism of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, have severely dented investor confidence in the greenback. Coupled with …

Oil prices tumbled nearly 3% on April 21, 2025, as signs of progress in US-Iran nuclear talks and mounting concerns over economic slowdowns driven by tariff policies weighed heavily on the market. Brent crude futures dropped 2.8% to $66.03 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 2.6% …

Gold prices skyrocketed to a record high near $3,425 during North American trading hours on Monday, propelled by a sharply declining US Dollar and escalating concerns over the Federal Reserve’s independence. President Donald Trump’s ongoing feud with Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, coupled with uncertainties surrounding US-China trade relations and his …

Oil prices fell sharply in early Asian trading on Monday, as progress in U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations and a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine reduced the geopolitical risk premium that had recently driven crude markets higher. By 21:55 ET (01:55 GMT): Brent crude futures (June delivery) declined 1.8% to $66.76 per barrel …

Gold prices surged to fresh all-time highs in Asian trading on Monday, driven by deepening uncertainty over U.S. monetary policy and a spike in geopolitical tensions following the expiration of a short-lived Russia-Ukraine truce. Spot gold jumped 1.4% to $3,396.16 per ounce. Gold futures (June delivery) surged 1.8% to $3,388.20 …

Global financial markets this week grappled with heightened volatility driven by U.S. tariff policies, monetary policy adjustments, and geopolitical developments. U.S. equities saw mixed performance, with the S&P 500 down 1.5% and the Nasdaq falling 2.6%, pressured by semiconductor export restrictions. The bond market offered some stability, though 10-year Treasury …

Amid ascending warnings that the ongoing trade war could lead to a recession, Mohammed Hashad, Chief Strategist at Noor Capital and Member of the American Association of Technical Analysts, commented on the latest developments in markets and key financial assets during an interview on Dubai TV.As markets anticipate the European …

The Russian rouble strengthened past the 81 mark against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, reaching its highest level since June 28, 2024, as climbing oil prices and geopolitical optimism fueled investor demand for the currency. As of 09:00 GMT, the rouble was trading 1.5% higher at 80.90 per dollar in …

Oil prices surged more than 3% on Thursday, marking their strongest daily gain in weeks, as optimism over a potential U.S.-European Union trade deal and fresh U.S. sanctions on Iran stoked concerns about future supply constraints. Brent crude futures settled $2.11 higher, or 3.2%, at $67.96 a barrel West Texas …

The U.S. dollar caught a breather on Thursday, finding some relief despite fluctuating risk sentiment in global markets. Investors turned their focus to renewed tensions between political leadership and the Federal Reserve, with calls for lower interest rates and criticism of the Fed’s current stewardship stirring the financial landscape. These …