Commodities

Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Wednesday, retreating further from this week’s record highs after U.S. President Donald Trump struck a conciliatory tone on both China trade tariffs and the Federal Reserve, fueling a shift from safe-haven assets to riskier bets. As of 01:22 ET (05:22 GMT): Spot …

European equity markets surged on Wednesday, lifted by robust earnings from German software giant SAP and a more conciliatory tone from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding both Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions. As of 07:03 GMT, the pan-European STOXX 600 index climbed 1.8%, with major …

Gold prices slid $100 from a record high of $3,500, retreating to around $3,400, down 0.63%, as US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled a de-escalation with China, boosting market optimism and curbing demand for safe-haven assets. Despite the pullback, gold remains up 29% year-to-date, driven by Federal Reserve uncertainty, trade …

The artificial intelligence (AI) chip market, long dominated by Nvidia, is witnessing a seismic shift as competitors and geopolitical pressures reshape the landscape. Nvidia’s stock, a darling of investors due to its pivotal role in powering AI data centers, has faced turbulence following reports of Amazon’s strategic pivot toward custom …

Gold prices soared to fresh record highs on Tuesday, underpinned by growing investor concerns over U.S. Federal Reserve independence and intensifying U.S.-China trade tensions. As of 09:15 ET (13:15 GMT): Spot Gold was up 0.6% at $3,442.48 per ounce Gold Futures (June) surged 0.9% to $3,455.90 per ounce Earlier in …

Oil prices climbed on Tuesday, recovering from the prior session’s sharp losses as traders closed short positions and rebalanced amid mixed signals from global markets. However, concerns about long-term demand remain elevated, driven by fears of a slowing global economy due to rising trade tensions and U.S. monetary policy uncertainty. …

European equity markets reopened Tuesday to cautious trading, reflecting investor unease over rising geopolitical and monetary policy risks, particularly emanating from the United States. Market Snapshot (07:05 GMT) Germany’s DAX: ▼ 0.3% France’s CAC 40: ▼ 0.2% UK’s FTSE 100: ⇔ Flat Flight from U.S. Equities Amid Fed Turmoil Investor …

Gold soared to another all-time high in early Asian trading on Tuesday, as geopolitical anxiety and uncertainty over U.S. monetary policy drove investors toward safe-haven assets. Gold Extends Historic Rally Spot Gold surged 1.7% to $3,482.76/oz Gold Futures (June) climbed 1.9% to $3,491.20/oz This marks the third consecutive session of …

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% …