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...
Oil prices extended gains for a third consecutive session on Wednesday amid renewed uncertainty over U.S.-Iran negotiations aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for the energy market globally. Brent crude futures for August delivery were up 2.2 percent at...
Wall Street was able to shake off early weakness and find modest gains on Tuesday, with each of the three major averages hitting record closing highs for the third day in a row. The Dow added 228.91 points or 0.45 percent to finish at 51,307.79, while the NASDAQ rose 7.09 points or 003 percent to...
Crude oil prices have soared on Tuesday, extending the gains from yesterday's session as signing of the U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding to discuss ways to end the gulf crisis gets delayed. In addition, global energy watchdog warned of accelerating crude oil inventory depletion.
Offsetting the losses from yesterday's session marginally, gold prices have edged higher on Tuesday as investors assessed conflicting signals from the U.S. and Iran over a peace deal.
Stocks continue to show a lack of direction during trading on Tuesday but have maintained the positive bias seen over the two previous sessions. While buying interest seems somewhat subdued, the major averages have all moved to the upside on the day. Currently, the major averages are posting modest...
Gold prices rebounded on Tuesday as investors assessed mixed signals over the status of U.S.-Iran peace talks. Spot gold jumped 0.9 percent to $4,524.87 an ounce, driven by a weaker dollar and lower U.S. Treasury yields. U.S. gold futures for August delivery were up 1.1 percent at $4,555.47. The...
Oil prices fell sharply on Tuesday, after having jumped more than 4 percent in the previous session amid ongoing uncertainty over talks between the United States and Iran to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures for August delivery were down 1.7 percent at $93.35 a barrel,...
May 22, 2026 14:46 ET Minutes of the latest Fed policy session was the highlight of the week along with survey data on the U.S. housing market. In Europe, survey data signaled the trends in the euro area private sector. Further, consumer price inflation data from the U.K. was in focus. In Asia, various economic indicators from China drew attention to the health of the economy.