Forex Market

European stocks edged lower at the start of trading on Thursday as oil prices briefly surged above $100 per barrel, driven by ongoing disruptions to shipping routes linked to the conflict involving Iran. By 04:04 ET (08:04 GMT), the pan-European Stoxx 600 index fell 0.4%, while Germany’s DAX declined 0.2%, …

Even if geopolitical tensions begin to ease, the economic battle against inflation is far from over. For policymakers, the challenge ahead may prove even more complicated than the crisis that initially shook global markets. While signs of stabilizing prices have emerged, uncertainty surrounding energy costs and global growth continues to …

Financial markets moved cautiously after the latest U.S. inflation report, with stocks edging lower, bond yields drifting higher, and the U.S. dollar gaining modest strength. The overall reaction was relatively muted, suggesting investors had largely anticipated the data and are now waiting for clearer signals about the direction of interest …

Gold prices declined in Asian trading on Thursday, returning to a trading range seen over the past week as escalating tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran boosted the U.S. dollar and oil prices, limiting the metal’s upside. By 01:33 ET (05:33 GMT), spot gold fell 0.6% to $5,147.05 …

U.S. consumer prices rose in line with expectations in February, suggesting inflation pressures remained relatively stable despite ongoing economic uncertainty. According to data released by the U.S. Labor Department on Wednesday, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 2.4% year-on-year in February, matching both the previous month’s reading and economists’ forecasts. …

As the Federal Reserve prepares for its March 18, 2026 meeting, all eyes are on whether policymakers will finally move toward cutting interest rates. The short answer: not yet. Rates Stay Put—for NowThe Fed is widely expected to keep short-term interest rates in their current range of 3.5% to 3.75%. …

Global markets are turning their attention to the upcoming U.S. inflation report, one of the most closely watched economic indicators this week. Investors are trying to gauge whether price pressures in the American economy are continuing to cool or beginning to reaccelerate, especially as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East …

Silver prices climbed strongly on Tuesday, with the precious metal flirting with the $90 mark as investors moved toward safe-haven assets amid a softer US Dollar and rising geopolitical uncertainty. The white metal traded around $89.5 per ounce, marking a notable daily gain as market conditions turned increasingly supportive for …

European natural gas prices dropped sharply in early trading on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said the conflict with Iran could end “very soon,” easing fears of prolonged disruptions to energy supplies from the Middle East. As of 08:30 GMT, front-month Dutch TTF natural gas futures, Europe’s benchmark, fell …

The Canadian Dollar found itself caught between two powerful forces on Monday — a weakening US Dollar on one side, and a sharp pullback in crude oil prices on the other. After making notable gains earlier in the session, the Loonie gave back much of its advance as oil prices …