Commodities

In a fiery address from the White House Rose Garden on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump unveiled what he called “Liberation Day” for American industry—a sweeping plan to impose a 10% baseline tariff on all U.S. trading partners, coupled with steeper duties targeting dozens of countries he accused …

Saudi Arabia is bracing for a challenging financial landscape in 2025, with public debt projected to climb to 29.9% of GDP by year-end, up from 29.3% in 2024. To address a funding gap estimated at $37 billion, the Kingdom plans to tap into debt markets and explore alternative financing avenues. …

As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to unveil a transformative tariff regime today, April 2, 2025, at 4 p.m. Eastern Time, the global economic order teeters on the edge of upheaval. Billed as a bold bid to resurrect America’s manufacturing prowess, this announcement threatens to redraw the map of international …

Oil prices held steady on Wednesday, as traders remained cautious ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement at 2000 GMT. Concerns over potential trade war escalation and slower global demand for crude kept markets in check. Brent crude futures fell $0.07 (-0.09%) to $74.42 per barrel by 08:58 GMT. …

European equity markets opened lower on Wednesday, as investors remained cautious ahead of the anticipated tariff announcement by the Trump administration. Markets are seeking more clarity on the scale and impact of the proposed trade barriers, which could significantly affect global trade and economic growth. European Markets at a Glance …

Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Wednesday, retreating slightly after hitting an all-time high in the previous session, as traders remained cautious ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s April 2 tariff announcements. Gold Market Performance Spot gold (XAU/USD) fell 0.3% to $3,116.24 per ounce by 00:57 ET (04:57 …

Gold prices are down -0.52%, trading around $ 3,107 per ounce, at the time of writing. Earlier during the North American session, the precious metal was stealing the spotlight once again, with spot prices climbing above $3,130 per ounce in a remarkable rally. The surge came on the heels of …

Gold prices surged to an all-time high in Asian trading on Tuesday, driven by rising safe-haven demand as investors braced for upcoming tariff announcements from U.S. President Donald Trump. Gold’s Record-Breaking Rally Spot Gold rose 0.7% to $3,148.10 per ounce, marking its highest level ever. Gold Futures (June) gained 0.3% …

Gold prices shattered records on Friday, surging to an all-time high of $3,086 as investors flocked to the safe-haven metal amid escalating global trade uncertainty and shifting U.S. monetary policy expectations. The XAU/USD pair traded at $3,079, marking a robust 0.79% gain, fueled by a weakening U.S. dollar and sliding …

In a volatile dance of global economics, oil prices dipped on Friday as concerns mounted over a potential recession triggered by escalating U.S. tariff wars. Despite the late-week stumble, crude managed to notch its third consecutive weekly gain, buoyed by intensified U.S. pressure on OPEC heavyweights Venezuela and Iran. Brent …