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Gold Retreats as Dollar Strength, Delayed Fed Cuts Outweigh Geopolitical Havens
Gold prices declined 0.3% Thursday, with spot bullion at $5,159.04 an ounce. A stronger U.S. dollar and reduced bets on imminent Federal Reserve interest rate cuts offset demand driven by geopolitical risks.
Wall Street Slides as Oil Surge, Credit Fears Rattle Investors
U.S. stocks tumbled sharply on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping over 550 points. The sell-off was driven by a spike in oil prices above $100 a barrel and fresh strains in private credit markets.
Kingfisher Shares Extend Losses Amid Housing Slowdown Ahead of Earnings
Kingfisher Plc shares declined 1.8% to 307.6 pence, marking a five-day drop of 10.4% ahead of full-year results on March 24. The downturn reflects cooling UK housing demand and rising energy costs.
FTSE 100 Slips as $100 Oil Revives Inflation Fears, Shifts Rate Expectations
London's FTSE 100 declined 0.47% to 10,305.15 as surging oil prices revived inflation concerns, causing traders to shift expectations toward potential Bank of England rate hikes. HSBC shares fell sharply following branch closures in Qatar.
Brazil's Export Tax Weighs on Petrobras Amid Global Oil Rally
Petrobras shares showed limited movement as Brazil introduced a temporary oil export tax and removed diesel levies, which may restrict benefits from soaring global crude prices. The state-run firm reported a strong Q4 profit and significant shareholder returns.
Bradesco ADRs Plunge Amid Brazil Bank Selloff, Rate Decision Looms
Banco Bradesco's U.S.-traded shares declined approximately 5% on Thursday, mirroring a broader retreat in Brazilian financial stocks. The movement precedes a key central bank rate decision and follows shareholder approval of a capital restructuring.
Snap Shares Dip on UK Regulatory Pressure Over Child Safety
Snap Inc shares declined 1.4% to $4.79 after UK authorities ordered Snapchat and other platforms to enhance age checks for minors. The regulatory pressure adds to existing concerns over Snap's advertising reliance and user growth.
Unilever Shares Flat as Growth Outlook Muted Despite €1.5B Buyback Plan
Unilever shares showed little movement, hovering around 4,840 pence as the market digested management's February forecast for 2026 sales growth at the lower bound of its 4%-6% target. The company has announced a €1.5 billion share buyback set for Q2.
Hormuz Strait Disruption Undercuts Emergency Oil Release, Fuels Price Volatility
A record emergency oil release fails to stabilize markets as attacks near the Strait of Hormuz keep crude shipments severely constrained, causing Brent prices to swing wildly and U.S. gasoline costs to surge.
Opendoor Shares Slide Amid Housing Data, Fed Outlook
Opendoor Technologies shares declined roughly 6% in Thursday trading, pressured by disappointing U.S. housing data and shifting expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The online home-flipping company reported a substantial net loss for 2025.
Navitas Semiconductor Retreats Following AI Chip Announcement and CFO Appointment
Navitas Semiconductor shares gave back recent gains, falling 7% to $10.06 after a 24.9% surge. The volatility followed announcements of a new AI data-center chip package and the appointment of Tonya Stevens as CFO.