Commodities

Gold prices inched higher in Asian trading on Thursday, bolstered by growing safe-haven demand as U.S. President Donald Trump intensified trade tensions with new tariff threats, while renewed expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut provided additional support for the precious metal. Gold Prices Climb on Tariff Concerns and Fed …

US President Donald Trump said that he will impose a 100% tariff on imports that include semiconductors and chips, but not for companies that are building in the United States. The announcement came after Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook and the president announced a fresh $100 billion investment plan from …

The U.S. labor market is showing significant signs of strain in August 2025, raising alarm bells about the broader economic outlook and sending ripples through key trading assets. A combination of restrictive immigration policies, aggressive tariff measures, and persistent inflationary pressures has led to a sharp slowdown in job growth, …

President Trump’s latest trade moves are sending shockwaves through global markets, with a bold announcement to double tariffs on Indian imports to 50% from the previously set 25%, effective later this month. The decision, framed as a response to India’s continued purchases of Russian oil, marks a sharp escalation in …

Gold prices are glittering again, rebounding from a daily low of $3,358 to hover around $3,380 during Wednesday’s American trading session. The precious metal, which had been on a four-day winning streak, found fresh support as the US Dollar slid to a new weekly low, dipping below its post-Nonfarm Payrolls …

Oil prices saw a modest recovery on Wednesday, bouncing back from a five-week low reached the previous day. The rebound was driven by rising concerns over potential supply disruptions, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats of tariffs on India over its continued crude purchases from Russia. As of 0645 GMT, …

Gold prices surged 0.20% to $3,381 per troy ounce, driven by mounting expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut following lackluster U.S. economic data. The disappointing July Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, combined with a slowdown in the services sector, has fueled speculation of monetary easing as early as September. …

Crude oil markets experienced significant volatility on Tuesday as escalating U.S. sanction threats against Russia heightened tensions, sending West Texas Intermediate (WTI) prices on a rollercoaster ride before settling lower. The Trump administration’s aggressive push for a ceasefire in Ukraine, a key promise of President Donald Trump’s campaign, has collided …

In a recent interview with CNBC, President Donald Trump made several key announcements regarding U.S. economic policy, including his thoughts on the Federal Reserve chairmanship, new tariffs, and ongoing international trade negotiations. Fed Chair AppointmentTrump confirmed that Scott Bessent has declined consideration for the role of Federal Reserve Chair, sparking …

Oil prices remained little changed on Tuesday as traders weighed the impact of rising supply from OPEC+ and concerns about weaker global demand, against U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on India over its Russian oil imports. OPEC+ Boosts Production Amid Supply Concerns The Organization of the Petroleum …