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Stubbornly High Gas Prices May Persist Through Summer
U.S. gasoline prices dipped slightly to $4.530 per gallon but remain elevated due to low inventories and geopolitical risks. The national average could stay above $4.50 through summer.
Silver Holds Above $80 as Traders Eye Fed Policy and Key Resistance Levels
Silver begins the week above $80 an ounce, with traders focused on the Fed's next move after mixed jobs data. Key resistance lies at $82.13 and $83.05.
Gold Surges to $4,720 as Geopolitical and Economic Crosscurrents Drive Rally
Gold rallied 2.3% to $4,719.68 on a softer dollar and easing Iran tensions, but faces resistance near $4,780-$4,900 as Fed policy and geopolitical risks loom.
Gold Rallies on Dollar Weakness, Focus Shifts to US Jobs Data
Gold extended its rally on Thursday, climbing 1% as the dollar softened and Treasury yields fell. Investors now await the April US jobs report for further direction.
Global Markets Tumble as Geopolitical Tensions and Oil Surge Weigh on Sentiment
Global markets fell Monday as rising Middle East tensions pushed oil above $100 and bond yields to five-week highs, while Indian indices closed higher but opened lower on Tuesday.
Hormuz Crisis Looms Over Oil Markets as Physical Prices Surge
Brent crude slipped to $108.17 on Friday after Iran proposed talks, but the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted, and physical crude grades trade near $130, signaling further price spikes ahead.
May Market Turmoil: 5 Inflation Hedges That Hold Their Ground
As oil tops $126 and inflation accelerates, short-term Treasuries, TIPS, gold, silver, and select real assets are proving resilient. The Fed's PCE index rose 3.5% year-over-year in March.
Markets Rally on Tech Earnings; Coffee, Oil Fall
S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new highs on strong earnings from Alphabet and Qualcomm. Coffee prices fall on Brazilian crop growth, and crude oil declines on demand concerns.
Gold Slides for Third Day as Fed Policy and Iran Tensions Weigh
Gold dropped for a third day to $4,545.20 as traders weighed Fed rate policy and Iran war fears. Brent crude neared $119, Treasury yields climbed.
Dow Drops for Fifth Straight Session as Oil Surge, Fed Decision Loom
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 320 points as traders braced for the Fed's rate decision, big tech earnings, and an oil shock from a potential Iran blockade.
US Gasoline Average Surges to $4.23 as Iran Strait Crisis Tightens Supply
US gasoline prices surged to $4.229/gallon Wednesday, up 21 cents in a week, as Brent crude topped $114 on Iran Strait of Hormuz disruptions and Midwest refinery outages.
JSE Edges Lower as Rand Weakens Ahead of Fed Rate Decision
South African stocks slipped Wednesday, with the JSE All Share down 0.28% and the rand weakening to 16.5550/USD as investors trimmed risk ahead of the Fed's rate decision.
Indian Markets Edge Higher Amid Oil Price Surge and Geopolitical Risks
Indian equities opened higher on Wednesday, with Sensex and Nifty gaining over 0.5% each, even as Brent crude climbed to $111.97 on supply worries.
VIX Dips to 18.02 as S&P 500 and Nasdaq Hit Records, but Futures Signal Caution
The VIX slipped to 18.02 on Monday even as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs, but futures above 20 suggest traders remain hedged amid earnings and geopolitical risks.
Gold Retreats Below $4,700 as Fed Meeting and Iran Tensions Weigh
Gold slipped under $4,700 on Monday, pressured by Fed policy uncertainty and stalled diplomatic talks with Iran. Analysts raised 2026 forecasts to a record $4,916, but technical signals show fading momentum.
Silver ETF Fee War Heats Up: SIVR vs. SLV as Miners Outperform
A fee battle emerges in silver ETFs as abrdn's SIVR undercuts BlackRock's SLV. Meanwhile, silver miners outpace gold miners amid tight physical supply.
Fed Holds Rates Steady as Powell's Future Clouds Rate Path
The Fed is expected to keep rates unchanged this week, but Powell's possible last meeting and rising inflation risks from oil prices create a cliffhanger for future rate decisions.
Dow Underperforms as Oil Surge, Fed, and Tech Earnings Loom
The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped last week as oil prices climbed and investors await key earnings, the Fed decision, and economic data.
Gold Steadies Near $4,700 as Fed, Iran Diplomacy Shape Outlook
Gold steadied near $4,700 as traders await Fed signals and U.S.-Iran talks. Oil above $100 fuels inflation fears, complicating the outlook for non-yielding bullion.
Brent crude spikes to $108 as Hormuz tensions mount; Goldman revises outlook
Brent crude reached $107.97 as US-Iran talks stalled, tightening supply through the Strait of Hormuz. Goldman Sachs raised its Q4 2026 Brent forecast to $90.
Indian Markets Eye Higher Open on Iran Nuclear Talks, India-NZ FTA
Indian markets are poised for a higher open, buoyed by Iran's nuclear offer and the India-New Zealand trade deal. Gift Nifty futures suggest a flat-to-positive start amid mixed global cues.
Silver Dips Below $75 as Dollar Strength and Oil Surge Weigh on Metals
Silver slipped 0.7% to $74.88 as a stronger dollar, rising yields, and Brent crude at $107 pressured metals. CME lowered silver futures margins to 11%, while India MCX futures fell 1%.
Gold Holds Near $4,700 as Oil Surge and Dollar Strength Weigh
Gold slipped 0.2% to $4,685.23 an ounce, heading for its first weekly drop in five weeks, as surging oil prices and a stronger dollar weighed on bullion.
Bitcoin Dips Below $78K as $80K Breakout Falters Despite Institutional Inflows
Bitcoin slipped below $78,000 Thursday, retreating from a test of $80,000 as geopolitical risks and selling pressure near $78,000 offset strong ETF inflows and corporate purchases.
Futures Retreat from Records as Oil Surges Past $103, Tesla and IBM Slide
U.S. stock futures slipped Thursday, pulling back from record highs, as Brent crude topped $103 a barrel on geopolitical tensions. Tesla and IBM shares fell after hours, while GE Vernova surged on stronger outlook.
Silver Retreats Below $79 as Dollar Strength, Geopolitical Tensions Weigh
Silver prices dropped below $79 per ounce on Tuesday, pressured by a stronger U.S. dollar and elevated Treasury yields. The metal remains vulnerable to profit-taking after a 140% annual gain.
Gold Retreats Despite Middle East Tensions as Dollar, Yields Climb
Gold prices declined on Monday, pressured by a stronger U.S. dollar and rising Treasury yields, even as geopolitical tensions flared in the Middle East. The precious metal erased last week's gains, with spot gold falling 0.4%.
Gold Retreats as Dollar Strength, Oil Surge Cloud $5,000 Outlook
Gold declined on Monday, pressured by a firmer U.S. dollar and a sharp jump in oil prices. The rally in crude, driven by renewed U.S.-Iran tensions, shifted market focus toward inflation risks, undermining bullion's traditional safe-haven appeal.
Gold Holds Near $4,830 as Hormuz Tensions Reignite Safe-Haven Demand
Spot gold traded at $4,829.40 an ounce ahead of the weekend, with prices pressured after Iran reversed course on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, reigniting safe-haven demand and inflation concerns.
Gold Eyes Fourth Weekly Gain as Dollar Weakens, Diplomatic Moves Eyed
Gold is set for a fourth straight weekly advance, trading near $4,784 an ounce as a weaker U.S. dollar supports the metal. Investors are monitoring diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Iran, alongside a Lebanon-Israel ceasefire.