Gold prices traded lower on Friday and headed for a weekly loss due to lingering uncertainty over U.S.-Iran peace negotiations and Fed rate hike worries. Spot gold slid 0.2 percent to $4,465.13 an ounce and was down nearly 1.6 percent for the week. U.S. gold futures were down 0.3 percent at $4,490.32...
Oil prices stabilized on Friday after falling sharply in the previous session as a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Lebanese government raised hopes for broader de-escalation in the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. Brent crude futures were down half a percent at $94.46 a barrel,...
Following the pullback seen during Wednesday's session, stocks moved mostly higher over the course of the trading day on Thursday. The Dow showed a significant move back to the upside, reaching a new record closing high.
Partially reversing three sessions of gains, crude oil prices have plunged on Wednesday as expectations of de-escalation in the Middle East rise following an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire announcement along with rising optimism on a U.S.-Iran deal over the weekend.
Partially offsetting the sharp decline from yesterday's session, gold prices have edged higher on Thursday as optimism on a resolution to the Middle East crisis increased after Israel and Lebanon consented to a ceasefire. In addition, both the U.S. and Iran confirmed that mutual talks to end the war were continuing without a break.
After moving notably lower in the previous session, the Dow has shown a substantial move back to the upside during trading on Thursday. The blue chip index has more than offset yesterday's slump, reaching a new record intraday high. Currently, the Dow is just off its highs of the session.
Following the pullback seen in the previous session, stocks may see further downside in early trading on Thursday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a lower open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures down by 0.3 percent. Technology stocks may lead the markets lower amid a steep...
Gold edged higher on Thursday after Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire and continue negotiations for a broader peace agreement. Spot gold jumped 0.8 percent to $4,468.73 an ounce while U.S. gold futures for August delivery were up 0.7 percent at $4,496.70. After a fourth round...
Oil prices fell sharply on Thursday, snapping a three-day rally as Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire. Brent crude futures for August delivery fell 1.5 percent to $96.30 a barrel while WTI crude futures for July delivery were down 1.2 percent at $94.83. After a fourth round of U.S.-mediated...
Stocks moved mostly lower over the course of the trading session on Wednesday, giving back ground after trending higher over the past several sessions. The major averages all moved to the downside, with the Dow showing a notable slump.
Extending two days of gains, crude oil prices have soared on Wednesday as fresh military strikes in the Middle East renew war concerns while U.S. and Iran peace talks are still in limbo, thereby leaving the Strait of Hormuz blocked for oil and energy trade.
Gold prices have slumped on Wednesday, reversing the gains from yesterday's session following reports of fresh military strikes in the Middle East that triggered concerns of renewed escalation. In addition, stronger private jobs data pushed the U.S. dollar value higher and weighed on gold prices.
After trending higher over the past several sessions, stocks are giving back some ground during trading on Wednesday. The major averages have all moved to the downside, although selling pressure has remained somewhat subdued. Currently, the major averages are off their lows of the session but still in the red.
After inching higher over the past few sessions, stocks may give back some ground in early trading on Wednesday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a modestly lower open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures down by 0.2 percent. Uncertainty about the situation in the Middle East...
Gold prices traded lower on Wednesday as renewed Middle East tensions continued to push oil prices higher, clouding the outlook for inflation and interest rates. Spot gold fell 0.9 percent to $4,448.70 an ounce, while U.S. gold futures for August delivery were down 1 percent at $4,476.40. Inflation...
June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.