Gold prices were sharply higher on Wednesday, extending gains from the previous session after the steep late January sell-off. Spot gold was up 2.2 percent at $5,055.15 an ounce while U.S. gold futures were up 2.8 percent at $5,073.89. A weaker U.S. dollar boosted demand for bullion as a delay...
Oil prices were little changed on Wednesday after gaining nearly 2 percent in the previous session following reports of growing tensions between the United States and Iran. Losses were capped after the American Petroleum Institute (API) said that U.S. crude oil inventories decreased by 11.08 million...
Stocks moved notably lower during trading on Tuesday, more than offsetting the strength seen in the previous session. The major averages all moved to the downside on the day, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq showing a particularly steep drop. The major averages climbed well off their worst levels in the latter part of the session but remained in negative territory.
Stocks have moved sharply lower over the course of the trading day on Tuesday, more than offsetting the strength seen in the previous session. The Dow reached a new record intraday high in early trading but has since joined the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 firmly in negative territory. Currently, the major...
After an initial move to the upside, stocks have moved mostly lower over the course of the trading session on Tuesday. The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 have moved to the downside, although the narrower Dow is currently posting a modest gain.
After ending the previous session mostly higher, stocks are likely to see further upside in early trading on Tuesday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a higher open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures up by 0.2 percent. A sharp increase by shares of Palantir Technologies (PLTR)...
Trading on Tuesday may be impacted by the Labor Department's report on job openings for December. Early signs from the U.S. Futures Index suggest that Wall Street might open moderately up. Asian shares gained, while European shares are trading mixed. Gold and silver futures recovered. Gold traded...
Gold prices recovered on Tuesday after a steep sell-off triggered by the nomination of Kevin Warsh as chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve. Spot gold traded up 5.1 percent at $4,897.40 an ounce in Asian trade but analysts warned the turbulence isn't over. U.S. gold futures were up 5.6 percent at...
Oil extended losses on Tuesday after falling more than 4 percent the previous day amid signs of de-escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions. A firmer dollar also put downward pressure on prices. Benchmark Brent crude futures fell 1.2 percent to $65.53 a barrel while WTI crude futures were down a little over...
Following the mixed performance seen last week, stocks moved mostly higher during trading on Monday. The major averages all moved to the upside on the day, with the Dow posting a standout gain. The major averages pulled back off their best levels late in the day but remained in positive territory....
After an initial move to the downside, stocks have moved mostly higher over the course of the trading session on Monday. The major averages have climbed well off their early lows and firmly into positive territory. Currently, the major averages are just off their highs of the session. The Dow is up...
Following the mixed performance seen last week, stocks may move to the downside in early trading on Monday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a lower open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures down by 0.4 percent. A notable decrease by shares of Nvidia (NVDA) may weigh on the markets,...
On a lean day of economic announcements, manufacturing data Index might get attention on Monday. The Labor Department's monthly jobs is scheduled this week. Early signs from the U.S. Futures Index suggest that Wall Street might open moderately down. During Asian trading hours, gold fell over 5...
Gold traded sharply lower on Monday after suffering the biggest slide in more than a decade on Friday. Spot gold traded down 3.3 percent at $4,702.73. after having dropped to a an intraday low of $4,402.38 earlier. U.S. gold futures were down half a percent at $4,721.79, trimming early losses...
Oil prices fell sharply on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was hopeful of agreeing a deal with Iran. Trump's comments came after Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei likened the recent protests to a "coup" and warned that any U.S. attack on the Islamic Republic would trigger...
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.