Commodities

Oil prices extended gains on Friday, building on a sharp rally in the prior session, as easing trade tensions between the United States and China and a fresh trade agreement between the U.S. and Britain lifted market sentiment. However, concerns over increased OPEC+ supply and geopolitical risks in South Asia …

Gold prices dropped nearly 4% over two days to $3,305, retreating from a Tuesday peak above $3,400, as optimism from a US-UK trade deal fueled risk appetite and strengthened the US Dollar. The US Dollar Index (DXY) surged 0.85% to 100.71, pressuring precious metals, while the Federal Reserve’s steady rate …

The U.S. dollar advanced on Thursday, building on prior gains after the Federal Reserve highlighted growing stagflation risks in the U.S. economy, prompting markets to reassess expectations for near-term interest rate cuts. At 04:10 ET (08:10 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index, which tracks the performance of the greenback against six …

Oil prices inched up on Thursday, recouping a portion of the losses from the prior session, as markets found some support from renewed hopes of progress in U.S.-China trade negotiations. However, gains were capped by persistent concerns over global demand and rising inventories. Brent crude futures rose by 10 cents, …

Gold prices advanced in Asian trading on Thursday, supported by a renewed flight to safety after the Federal Reserve flagged concerns over the economic outlook amid lingering global trade tensions. However, broader gains were capped as markets digested mixed signals on upcoming U.S. trade developments. Spot gold climbed 0.8% to …

The US Dollar surged to 99.89, buoyed by the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates at 4.25%-4.50%, while gold prices fell over 1.5% to $3,364 after peaking at $3,438, driven by improved risk appetite. Despite the Fed’s cautious outlook, warning of tariff-driven inflation and economic uncertainty, US stocks rallied, …

European equity markets opened Wednesday on a mixed note, with investor sentiment supported by renewed hopes of U.S.-China trade negotiations while caution prevailed ahead of the Federal Reserve’s highly anticipated policy decision. At 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX inched up 0.1%, buoyed by optimism surrounding global trade discussions. However, …

Oil prices advanced in Asian trading on Wednesday, extending gains for a second consecutive session as the U.S. confirmed the start of formal trade negotiations with China this week. Expectations of tighter domestic crude supplies also supported prices, following warnings from major U.S. shale producers about planned production cuts. As …

As the Federal Reserve gears up for concluding its May 6-7, 2025, policy meeting on Wednesday, markets are bracing for another rate hold at 4.25%-4.50%, with only a 3.2% chance of a cut. President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies, including planned pharmaceutical duties, are casting a long shadow, raising fears …

Gold is roaring back, climbing 2.9% to $3,431.14 per ounce on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, its highest since April 22. Fueled by China’s post-holiday buying spree and jitters over looming US pharmaceutical tariffs, the yellow metal is defying a struggling US Dollar. With the Federal Reserve’s policy decision looming, investors …