Commodities

Bitcoin saw a marginal rise on Monday, rebounding from bear market territory over the weekend, although uncertainties lingered amidst heightened speculation regarding potential U.S. interest rate cuts. Benefiting from a significant decline in the dollar following weaker-than-expected nonfarm payrolls data, Bitcoin recovered from recent lows, climbing 1.7% in the past …

Gold prices rose on Monday, May 6, as continued tensions in the Middle East and expectations that the US Federal Reserve will begin lowering interest rates later in the year increased the appeal of the precious metal. Gold rose in instant transactions 0.3% to $2,309.24 per ounce by 0427 GMT. …

As of this writing, Bitcoin has gained 4.42% and is trading at 61,739 following the release of the NFP data, while the US Dollar Index is declining and has dropped 0.26% to 105.074. In light of this, the US jobs report serves as a crucial event for markets, putting further …

The latest report from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revealed that Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) in the US increased by 175,000 in April. This figure marks a slight slowdown compared to the revised increase of 315,000 (originally reported as 303,000) recorded in March and fell short of the market’s …

Gold prices are heading to decline for the second week in a row, despite the stability of prices on Friday, as investors await non-farm payrolls data in the United States, which may provide indications of the position that the Federal Reserve (the US central bank) will adopt regarding monetary policy. …

The US dollar was not able to sustain the initial optimism and suffered additional selling pressure amidst renewed strength in the yen and steady prudence ahead of the release of US Nonfarm Payrolls on Friday. The USD Index navigated the area of three-week lows around 105.50. What to watch on …

After losses during the past trading session, Bitcoin is making an attempt to recover. After plunging over 6% on Wednesday and having its worst monthly performance in April since late 2022, it has bounced back from the lows set on Wednesday, currently trading at $590,111 as of this writing. The …

Shipping giant Maersk raised its annual profit forecast after reporting stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings on Thursday, attributing the performance to robust container shipping demand and strategic vessel diversions around Africa to bypass the Red Sea. The Copenhagen-based company, considered a bellwether for global trade, noted that ocean container shipping demand growth …

Gold prices continued their upward trend for the second consecutive session on Thursday following indications from the Federal Reserve (US central bank) suggesting a potential future interest rate cut. Gold edged up by 0.3 percent to $2,325.02 per ounce by 0218 GMT, building upon its more than one percent gain …

Since mid-April 2024, the global oil market has been in a tug of war mode, with remarkable fluctuations, as prices continued to swing and reacted to upward and downward pressures. In order to understand this volatility, it is essential to refer to reliable data and stay informed on global developments …