Friday, 30 October 2026
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Morgan Stanley said the recent sell-off in semiconductor stocks has created an attractive opportunity for investors, naming Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) and Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) as its top picks in AI compute while identifying m…
On Tuesday, wholesale natural gas futures in Europe and Britain broke through multi-year resistance thresholds, hitting their loftiest marks since 2022. The surge came as unexpected Norwegian supply disruptions and ongo…
August 3, 2026, 3:54 AM EDT. Shares of firearm manufacturers are notably cyclical among industrials, impacted by both unit shipments and average selling price. Leading firms in the space include Sturm, Ruger & Co. (RGR)…
The impact of the Middle East conflict on energy markets is spreading from oil prices themselves to shipping costs. A new report from Goldman Sachs says average global seaborne crude shipping costs have soared from $3 a…
The war in Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz have plunged global energy markets into deep uncertainty, disrupting critical oil and gas flows and accelerating structural shifts in how governments and…
[SINGAPORE] Gold held a decline ahead of a finely-balanced interest rate decision by the US Federal Reserve due later on Wednesday (Jul 29), while tensions persisted in the Middle East.
Structural redesign of the energy system is gaining urgency to shield Asian countries against recurring oil and gas trade turmoil. Steering countries off the fossil path and back towards clean energy will ensure countri…
When the US-Iran war began at the end of February, it unleashed an energy crisis on the world and one not seen in recent years. Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, de facto controlled by Iran, came to a standsti…
Brent crude settled at $109.86 per barrel on Friday, October 16, after touching $110 intraday—the highest since May—while WTI closed at $101.41. The move capped a week of gains driven by persistent supply risks from the…
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Gold (XAU/USD) price retreats about 0.10%, trading at $4,163 on Friday, poised for a weekly loss as traders assess recent US inflation data, which, although hotter than foreseen, led investors to trim their hawkish bets…
The global energy market is grappling with an unprecedented diesel supply crisis. In the United States, retail diesel prices have historically breached $6 per gallon—nearly double the $3.50 level at the start of the yea…
On paper, Iran does not have a jobs problem. A 7.5 percent unemployment rate is the sort of figure many governments would happily defend. But fewer than four in ten working-age Iranians are actually employed.
A massive sell-off in semiconductor stocks ripped through Asian markets on Thursday, erasing billions in market value as investors fled the crowded artificial intelligence trade. The rout was led by South Korea, where t…
For oil traders, the signal matters more than the mechanics: Washington is clearly prioritising lower fuel costs ahead of the midterms and is willing to bend sanctions policy to get there. Any added tanker capacity in t…
Crude prices surged on Monday after President Donald Trump turned down Iran's latest proposal, a seven-day plan to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, keeping a substantial geopolitical risk premium embedde…
Global financial markets gained ground early Monday, October 12, 2026, as falling oil prices supported equities across Europe, Asia and the United States. Investors responded to US President Donald Trump's announcement …
Gold price (XAU/USD) drifts lower to near $4,155 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The precious metal extends the decline as rising oil prices fuel inflation concerns and prompt major central banks to tighten…
Silver recovered to $81.50 on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, down just 2% after a stunning 17% two-day rally.
Spot gold traded at $4,187.60 an ounce at 9:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, up $16.80 on the day. The session range ran from $4,150.10 to $4,201.40, and the 24-hour window stretched from a low of $4,150.52 to a…
Gold has experienced a remarkable 2025, achieving over 50 all-time highs and returning over 60%.1 This performance has been supported by a combination of heightened geopolitical and economic uncertainty, a weaker US dol…
The analysis evaluates gold futures using daily charts to understand price behavior ahead of rallies and the magnitude of gains when gold reached a record high in January 1980. It also examines how prices retreated afte…
Trump blames Ukraine’s attacks for global diesel shortage, linking the crisis to Russia’s war rather than US actions in the Middle East.
November Nymex Natural Gas is holding its bid Thursday. The storm isn’t the reason to chase it anymore. The Gulf system lost its direct threat to offshore production and LNG infrastructure, and that pulls one risk premi…