Commodities

Oil prices were largely steady on Monday as markets weighed near-term supply risks tied to escalating U.S.–Venezuelan tensions against mounting expectations of a global crude surplus and the possibility of increased Russian exports should a Ukraine peace deal materialize. Brent crude futures slipped 16 cents, or 0.26%, to $60.96 a …

European equities edged higher on Monday, kicking off the last full trading week of the year with investors balancing lingering year-end optimism against a packed calendar of central bank decisions and delayed U.S. macro releases. By 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX rose 0.4%, France’s CAC 40 gained 0.4%, and …

Gold prices advanced in Asian trading on Monday, extending gains after reaching a near two-month high in the previous session, as a softer U.S. dollar and declining Treasury yields continued to support precious metals following less hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve. Spot gold climbed 1% to $4,343.62 an ounce …

Financial markets ended the week on a positive note, encouraged less by the expected quarter-point interest rate cut and more by the broader message coming from the Federal Reserve. Investors focused on signals that policymakers are becoming increasingly attentive to economic risks, particularly in the labor market, while remaining confident …

Gold prices remained supported on Friday, holding onto gains above the $4,300 level after reaching a seven-week high. Traders booked some profits ahead of the weekend, but the precious metal continues to benefit from uncertainty around U.S. monetary policy and ongoing geopolitical frictions.Federal Reserve officials have expressed concerns about persistent …

Brent and WTI crude prices extended their declines today, reinforcing the broader narrative of a market struggling under the weight of persistent oversupply and fading demand momentum. Brent slipped to around $61.16 per barrel, while WTI eased toward $57.48, both reflecting a cautious trading mood as investors assess the global …

European stocks pushed higher on Friday, with investors leaning into risk after a dovish Federal Reserve tone outweighed fresh signs of softness in U.K. growth. By 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT): Germany’s DAX rose 0.5% France’s CAC 40 gained 0.2% U.K.’s FTSE 100 climbed 0.4% Fed Cut and Record Wall Street …

Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Friday, pausing after a sharp week-long rally fueled by a more dovish-than-expected Federal Reserve and broad strength across precious and industrial metals. Despite the mild pullback, gold and most major metals remained on track for solid weekly gains, supported by a weaker …

Oil prices fell sharply on Thursday as the market grappled with mounting concerns over abundant global supply, sending crude to its lowest level in nearly two months. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for January delivery dropped 1.4%, while gasoline futures slid 1.2%, with gasoline prices sinking to their weakest point in …

Silver is regaining momentum in global markets, supported by a sharp drop in Chinese inventories and a renewed surge in investment interest. With supply tightening and demand rising, the metal appears poised to reclaim its role as a key safe-haven asset during a period marked by heightened global economic uncertainty.Recent …