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...
Early trends from the U.S. Futures suggest that Wall Street might open lower on Tuesday. Oil prices fell sharply. Brent crude futures for August delivery were down 1.7 percent at $93.35 a barrel. The dollar index edged lower in Asian trade. Gold prices rebounded, while spot gold jumped 0.9 percent...
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,...
Following the relatively lackluster performance seen during last Friday's sessions, stocks continued to show a lack of conviction during trading on Monday but once again managed to end the day mostly higher. The major averages ended the day off their best levels but still at new record closing highs.
Crude oil prices have skyrocketed on Monday following reports of the U.S. and Iran exchanging attacks while the U.S. is yet to endorse a negotiated settlement to end the war.
Gold prices have slumped on Monday following renewed Middle East tensions after Iran suspends indirect talks with the U.S. despite U.S. President Donald Trump's assurance that Iran is in need of a deal.
Following the relatively lackluster performance seen during last Friday's session, stocks have continued to show a lack of direction over the course of the trading day on Monday. The major averages have spent the day bouncing back and forth across the unchanged line. Currently, the major averages are turning in a mixed performance.
After ending last Friday's choppy session mostly higher, stocks may see further upside in early trading on Monday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a modestly higher open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures up by 0.2 percent. Optimism about the AI trade may contribute to initial...
Early signs from the U.S. Futures Index suggest that Wall Street might open on a positive note on Monday. Geopolitical situations continue to impact the investor sentiments. Oil prices were sharply higher. Brent crude futures for August delivery jumped 3.3 percent to $94.15 a barrel while WTI crude...
Gold prices dipped below $4,500 an ounce on Monday as U.S.-Iran negotiations appear to have stalled, with both sides exchanging messages over the weekend seeking changes to a draft agreement aimed at prolonging a ceasefire and opening the Strait of Hormuz. Spot gold fell 0.9 percent to $4,497.08 an...
Oil prices were sharply higher on Monday, recovering part of last week's losses from a six-week low, amid uncertainty over the outlook for a peace deal to end the war in Iran. Brent crude futures for August delivery jumped 3.3 percent to $94.15 a barrel while WTI crude futures for July delivery were...
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.