Global markets were steadier on Thursday after a volatile prior session, with investors digesting easing geopolitical tensions, shifting equity leadership in the United States, and a series of policy and regulatory developments spanning currencies, crypto, and technology. Commodity prices pulled back from recent highs, while Asian equities were mixed. Meanwhile, Washington signaled further uncertainty regarding
The West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices slipped back below the $60 per barrel level as geopolitical tensions eased. Both oil benchmarks, WTI and Brent, fell more than 4% at one point during Thursday after US President Donald Trump announced that the killings of demonstrators during protests in Iran were ending. This alleviated concerns over
Most commodities were in the red on Thursday as the market took a breather from ongoing rallies in precious metals and oil. Gold prices fell after weaker economic data from the US strengthened the dollar, making the precious metal more expensive for overseas buyers. Silver prices also declined more than 1%, but stayed above the
Germany will open its new €3 billion ($3.5 billion) electric vehicle subsidy program to all manufacturers, including Chinese brands, as it seeks to revive sales in Europe’s largest car market and support an auto industry grappling with uneven demand. The incentive scheme, unveiled on Monday, marks a renewed push by Berlin to accelerate EV adoption
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) sure had a blockbuster 2025 but options traders seem to believe the stock could push higher still as the company reports its Q4 earnings on January 22nd. The semiconductor giant was once thought of as “being eaten alive by Nvidia and AMD,” as famed investor Jim Cramer put it in a recent
Gold and silver soared to record highs on Monday as a result of a flight to safety, triggered after US President Donald Trump threatened additional tariffs on certain European nations amid a disagreement regarding Greenland. Analysts expect continuous upside in both precious metals as geopolitical tensions remain high. “Gold crossed the December peak last week
The S&P 500 Index has stalled near its all-time high as investors reflect on major news, including the ongoing earnings season and geopolitical events. It was trading at $6,9400, a few points below the all-time high of $6,986. This article explores some of the top catalysts for the SPX Index and its ETFs, like VOO
An international crypto crime ring laundered over $100 million through South Korea just as the country eased restrictions on digital asset investments. South Korea’s customs agency revealed on Monday that it had uncovered a large-scale cryptocurrency laundering operation. The Korea Customs Service (KCS) said three Chinese nationals had been referred to prosecutors for breaking the
Safe-haven demand propelled gold and silver prices to fresh record highs on Monday, even as experts see further upside. Oil prices slipped, reversing the gains from Friday as civil protests in Iran eased, reducing the threat of a US attack and lowering crude oil supplies. Meanwhile, base metals moved higher this morning, following a decline
On Monday, BHP was denied permission to appeal a London court verdict that found the mining company accountable for the 2015 dam collapse in southeastern Brazil, a claim that may eventually be worth tens of billions of pounds. According to Reuters, the decision upholds a November High Court ruling that declared BHP legally accountable for