Oil extended gains for a third consecutive session on Thursday to hit a fresh four-month high, driven by a weaker dollar, looming Iran concerns and disruption to crude production and exports from the U.S. Gulf Coast. Benchmark Brent crude futures surged 2 percent to $68.69 a barrel while WTI crude...
Crude oil soared on Wednesday, with the U.S. serving an ultimatum to Iran to negotiate over its nuclear program and Iran rejecting any talks under threat even while a massive U.S. armada is nearing the Middle East.
After closing nearly unchanged yesterday, gold prices catapulted to a new record high on Wednesday as concerns rise that the U.S.-Iran conflict could develop to a full-blown war in the Middle East, triggering investors to accumulate safe-haven metals.
A report released by the Energy Information Administration on Wednesday showed a pullback by U.S. crude oil inventories in the week ended January 23rd. The EIA said crude oil inventories fell by 2.3 million barrels last week after jumping by 3.6 million barrels in the previous week. At 423.8 million...
Gold held gains to reach a new peak above $5,300 an ounce on Wednesday as the U.S. dollar grappled with a "crisis of confidence", struggling near four-year lows after President Donald Trump indicated he's comfortable with its recent decline. Spot gold traded up 1.9 percent at $5,278.54 an ounce after...
Oil prices held near a four-month high on Wednesday following a dramatic 3 percent surge on Tuesday, the sharpest daily increase in months, after a winter storm disrupted U.S. crude output and exports. Benchmark Brent crude futures dipped 0.3 percent to $66.39 a barrel, while WTI crude futures were...
Rebounding from yesterday's decline, crude oil soared on Tuesday as U.S. naval forces have started building up near Iran while, Lebanese and Yemeni militias have pledged support to Iran, leading to the heightening of tensions.
Gold prices edged slightly higher on Tuesday, reaching a new record closing high, as investors assessed increasing tariff uncertainty as well as the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict.
Gold prices surged to new record highs on Tuesday as rising geopolitical and economic uncertainties underpinned safe-haven demand for the precious metal. Spot gold traded 1.6 percent higher at $5,083.76 an ounce, after hitting a high of $5,101.10 earlier. U.S. gold futures were up 0.1 percent at...
Oil prices traded lower on Tuesday amid easing disruptions to Kazakhstan's oil exports after a Black Sea terminal was brought back into service. Investors also watched ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions and supply disruptions stemming from extreme weather in the United States. Benchmark Brent crude...
Crude oil slid on Monday, giving back ground from the previous session, where it soared more than 2% as traders resorted to profit taking. The resumption of production in Kazakhstan also contributed to the fall, while geopolitical tensions in the Middle East limited the decline.
Gold prices surged to a new record high on Monday as Middle East tensions reached a boiling point, with a U.S. fleet reportedly in striking distance of Iran, driving investors to seek safe-haven assets.
Gold prices hit another record high on Monday while the dollar fell against most of its major peers as a result of rising U.S.-Iran tensions and U.S. government shutdown worries. Spot gold last traded up over 2 percent at $5,097.74 an ounce after hitting a new high of $5,111.11 earlier. U.S. gold...
Oil prices were consolidating on Monday after climbing more than 2 percent in the previous session on the prospect of production disruptions in major U.S. crude-producing regions due to bad weather. Benchmark Brent crude futures were up 0.2 percent at $65.19 a barrel while WTI crude futures held...
Rebounding from yesterday's losses, crude oil soared on Friday as fresh war-threats in the Middle East raise supply disruption concerns.
January 30, 2026 15:51 ET The Federal Reserve policy decision was the main event in the final week of January, which saw a heavy flow of economics news. Several data reflecting the trends in the U.S. economy were also released during the week. The interest rate decision from Canada also was in focus. In Europe, economic sentiment data gained attention. The policy decision from Singapore was the highlight in Asia.