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Gold prices rose 1% on Tuesday, supported by the decline in oil prices, which tempered inflation fears and lowered U.S. rate hike bets. Markets awaited more clues about the Federal Reserve’s policy direction. Spot gold increased 1% at $4,092.43 an ounce as of 12:50 pm EDT (1650 GMT), and U.S. gold futures rose 1.5% to $4149.50. The oil price fell to its lowest level in three weeks after remarks by officials from?Qatari, the United States and other countries raised hopes of a diplomatic solution to the Iran War that could improve the?oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude...

European stocks rose alongside U.S. Futures on Tuesday. However, a'rebound in the oil price underscored market scepticism about the U.S. - Iran war being resolved quickly by diplomacy. The yen has weakened, but still held onto most of its gains following last week's joint intervention by Washington and Tokyo to support the currency. Majed al Ansari, spokesperson for the Qatar Foreign Ministry, said that diplomatic efforts were being made to end the U.S. - Iran war. However an attack near Strait of Hormuz raised doubts about the conflict's conclusion. Brent futures increased 1.5% to $85.05 per barrel, after falling 7%...

European stocks rose?alongside U.S. Futures on Tuesday. However, a rebound in the oil price underscored market scepticism about the U.S. -Iran War?being resolved quickly by diplomacy. The yen eased slightly but still held onto most of its gains after the joint intervention by Tokyo and Washington last week to support the currency. The latest attack in the Strait of Hormuz highlighted the risks for global energy flows. Brent futures increased 1.4% to $84.95 per barrel, after falling 7% the previous session and reaching a three-week high. Europe's STOXX600.STOXX rose 0.55% with tech stocks up 1.7%. Nasdaq Futures rose 0.67%, while...

Asian markets opened with modest gains as investors followed a rally around the world. Oil prices remained near their lowest levels for weeks, as the U.S. - Iran conflict remained stalemated. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific stocks outside Japan was up 0.1%. South Korean shares rallied as much as 2.1 percent. Japan's Nikkei fell 0.3% while S&P500 e-minis futures grew 0.1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high overnight after data showed that U.S. Manufacturing Activity increased to its highest level in over four years in July. Chris Weston is the head of research for Pepperstone Group,...

What is important in the U.S. and international markets today by Mike Dolan Editor-at-Large of Finance and Markets The yen strengthened further on Monday, as the U.S. government and Japanese government confirmed their first joint interventions since 2011 to "prop up" the ailing currency. The timing and the impact of this move will be closely examined. Below, I'll go into more detail about that. Listen to the latest episode of the Morning Bid podcast. We discuss the 'historic' intervention, U.S. earnings growth, and the latest news on Iran. Subscribe to the Morning Bid daily podcast and hear journalists discussing the...

The oil prices fell and the?U.S. Stock futures in Europe and the U.S. rose Monday amid growing hopes for a Middle East peace agreement, while the yen strengthened to a high of three months after the U.S. Japan and the United States confirmed a joint intervention in order to support the fragile?currency. Brent crude futures fell more than 4%, to $83.88 per barrel, after U.S. president Donald Trump announced that talks with Iran would take place on Monday. He had previously called off an imminent strike on Iran in order to reach a agreement to reopen Strait of Hormuz, and...

On Monday, oil prices fell and stocks wobbled as hopes for peace in the Middle East increased. Meanwhile, the yen suddenly jumped after the U.S. confirmed a joint intervention by Japan and the U.S. to support the fragile currency. Brent crude futures fell more than 6%, to $82.41, after U.S. president Donald Trump announced that talks with Iran would take place on Monday. He had previously called off an imminent strike on Iran in order to reach a agreement to reopen Strait of Hormuz and resolve the impasse regarding Tehran's nuke capabilities. S&P futures increased by 0.4%, while Nasdaq's futures...

India is emerging as a haven for those who are escaping the wreckage of Asia's AI stock boom. Indian stocks' lack of direct AI exposure, whether to creators or large language models or semiconductors and chip manufacturers, dampened foreign investors enthusiasm for the country's shares for most of 2025 and 2026. Instead, money flooded into South Korea's and Taiwan's tech saturated markets. This summer, the trend has changed. Since mid-June equities have fallen in South Korea and Taiwan, reflecting growing concerns about the durability and profitability of massive AI capital investments. India's benchmark index is up 5%, as investors have...

U.S. stock prices rose on Friday, as investors re-entered the AI market after?strong earnings by Amazon and Microsoft. Meanwhile, longer-dated Treasury rates hit multi-year highs amid fears that rising oil prices could fuel inflation. A source said that currency markets were also on high alert for any further intervention a day after the Japanese authorities intervened to support the yen. Microsoft forecasted strong cash generation for the fiscal year 2027. Amazon's cloud revenue grew at its fastest rate in over four years a day after that, assuring investors who were eager to see proof that AI investments are paying off....

The stock market was mixed on Friday as it gave back much of its earlier gains. Meanwhile, longer-dated Treasury Yields reached new multi-year heights after Federal Reserve officials claimed that more interest rate increases are necessary to combat inflation. A?market source? said that currency markets were also on high alert for any further intervention a day after Japanese authorities intervened to support the yen. Three Fed policymakers, who dissented for a rate increase at the meeting this week, made their case public on Friday in support of higher rates. The Fed left rates unchanged, a result that was widely expected...

On Thursday, the U.S. government’s?long term borrowing costs reached their highest level since 2007. Global shares also tried to recover after Microsoft’s?earnings reduced some AI concerns. The yield on 30-year Treasury bonds hit a high of 5,244% in New York trading the day before, after the Federal Reserve held interest rates at the same level as the previous day, even though Chair Kevin Warsh gave mixed messages about monetary policy and inflation expectations. The Fed's next moves were difficult to predict, and Warsh's decision not to provide any forward guidance made it even more difficult. Investors are frightened by the...

What's important in the U.S. and Global Markets Today By Mike Dolan. Editor-at-Large for Finance and Markets On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve maintained its line, but three policymakers voted "for a hike", the largest dissent since 1970 against a new Fed chairman. It is easy to see why the markets were so uncertain. The Fed's decision to "hold" did not reassure the markets. 30-year borrowing rates have risen to their highest level in 19 years, and the yield curve has steepened, suggesting that traders are worried about the Fed tolerating above-target inflation for the long run. Below, I'll go into...

Lockheed Martin is in discussions to purchase two vital minerals from U.S. mining companies, according to two sources who are familiar with the talks. This comes as President Donald Trump "pressures" defense contractors to reduce their reliance on China. Sources said that the world's largest defense contractor, Lockheed Martin, is in talks with NioCorp Developments to supply scandium and?Teck Resources for germanium. Both minerals are used by military equipment, from aircraft components to sensors for infrared, according to these sources. The deals are a major step forward in the U.S. effort to build up domestic mineral supply chains. However, there...

The price of gold climbed a little on Tuesday, as investors weighed the mixed signals from potential 'U.S.Iran' talks and awaited this week's U.S. Labor Market Reports for clues about Federal Reserve interest rate trajectory. Spot gold increased 0.2% at $4,059.81 an ounce as of 0257 GMT. Investors are awaiting reports on the U.S. labor market. These include job opening data in the afternoon, the ADP Employment Report on Wednesday, and the nonfarm payrolls numbers on Friday. "Gold is in a consolidation phase." Ajay Kedia of Mumbai-based Kedia Commodities said that if we see a weakening in the U.S. Dollar,...

Gold prices fell on Monday, as concerns about inflation and the war in the Middle East remained. The markets will also be watching the U.S. Federal Reserve policy direction this week. Spot gold dropped 0.3% per ounce to $4,030.34 by 2:00 pm EDT (1800 GMT), and U.S. gold futures for delivery in August settled at $4,090.50, a 0.4% decline. Gold has been in a trading band for over a month, roughly between $4,000 and $4200. The fact that the market may be anticipating a rise in inflation is a positive factor, particularly in July when fresh data are expected to...

Gold prices fell a little on Monday, as concerns about inflation and the war in the Middle East remained. The markets are also watching the latest job reports to determine the Federal Reserve's next policy move. Spot gold dropped by 0.1% at $4,037.01 an ounce as of 12:37 pm EDT (1637 GMT) while U.S. gold futures for delivery in August fell by 0.3% to $4,000.05. "Gold is stuck in a range of trading for over a month, roughly between $4000 and $4200. The fact that the market may be anticipating a rise in inflation is a positive factor, particularly in...

Gold prices fell on Monday as concerns about inflation and the conflict in the Middle East remained. The markets will also be watching the U.S. Federal Reserve policy direction this week, which is based on a number of employment reports. Spot gold dropped by 0.3% per ounce to $4,029.84 at 10:12 am EDT (1412 GMT) while U.S. gold futures for delivery in August fell 0.5%?to $4.029.00. Gold has been stuck between a range of $4000-$4200 for over a month. Marex analyst Edward Meir stated that the market may be anticipating a rise in inflation in July, when new data is...

Thyssenkrupp said on Monday that it expects the planned'spinoff' of its tk -accelis division, which deals with materials trading, to take effect at the end October. This was according to comments for a upcoming shareholder meeting posted on the company website. Thyssenkrupp said it will register?the spinoff? in the relevant commercial registries by the end of August. Thyssenkrupp, aiming to become a holding firm, announced plans in June to spin off its division, which accounts for almost a third of group sales. At an extraordinary meeting, shareholders will vote on whether or not to spin-off 49% of division. In an...

Here are a few of the main factors that could affect Swiss stocks on Monday. BUSINESS STATEMENTS HOLCIM - AG Swiss building materials'supplier HOLCIM said?on a Sunday that it planned to sell its Philippines business in a deal worth at least $807 millions to China Huaxin Building Materials. NOVARTIS FDA approves 'pluvicto' for PSMA+ metastatic prostate cancer with hormone-sensitive metastatic (MHSPC). This could be a?new standard in metastatic disease. Analysts' Views COMET HOLDING AG: Berenberg increases target price from CHF 480 to CHF 490- COMET?HOLDINGAG: JP Morgan increases?target to?CHF565 from?CHF500 BUCHER INDUSTRIESAG: Berenberg reduces target to CHF360 from CHF366 ECONOMY...

Gold prices rose on Monday as oil prices dropped after U.S. President Donald Trump held back on announcing new attacks against Iran, hoping for a quick deal. This helped ease concerns about inflation and rising interest rates. As of 0210 GMT, spot gold was up 0.4% to $4,055.76 an ounce. U.S. Gold Futures increased 0.9% to $4054.00. After authorities intervened on the foreign exchange markets to support the yen and make dollar-priced gold more affordable for overseas purchasers, the U.S. Dollar was under pressure. Tim Waterer is the chief market analyst for KCM Trade. He said that gold has had...

Holcim Group, a Swiss building materials company, announced on Sunday that it intends to sell its Philippines operations to Huaxin Building Materials of China in a deal worth at least $807,000,000. Holcim is selling an initial 68% stake at $527 million. The remainder will be sold in the following three to five year period for a price minimum of $280million. Holcim stated that this would result in an overall valuation $807 million. However, the figure may rise "based upon incremental value creation over?this time period". This sale is Holcim's largest divestment, since the $1 billion deal it made with Huaxin...

Holcim Group, a Swiss building materials company, announced on Sunday that it intends to sell its Philippines business to China’s Huaxin Building Materials. The deal could generate at least $807 million. Holcim is selling a 68% initial stake at $527 million. The remainder will be sold in the next 3 to 5 years for $290 million. Holcim stated that the total valuation would be $807 million. However, this figure could increase "based on incremental values created during?this time period". The money raised will be used for?large acquisitions as well as further investments in Holcim’s existing business. After spinning off their...

Gold fell 2% on the Friday, as the U.S. Dollar rebounded after a session in which it had fallen to a low of more than ONE MONTH. However, the metal is still on course for its first gain monthly in five months as the inflation data was weaker and expectations of future rate hikes by the U.S. were reduced. At 12:18 pm EDT (1618 GMT), spot gold fell 1.4% to $4,044.87 an ounce after dropping 2% earlier. U.S. Gold futures for August delivery fell 1.5% to $4043.80. Gold is up 1% this month, the biggest gain since February. Oil prices...

Gold fell more than 1% on Friday as the U.S. dollar gained ground. The dollar recovered its footing but was still on course to post its best monthly gain since February, as investors reduced their rate hike bets following the Federal Reserve meeting last week. Spot gold fell 1.1%, to $4.055.41 an ounce at 1050 GMT. However, it was on track for a 0.5% weekly increase. Prices have also risen by about 1.7% this month. U.S. Gold Futures for August Delivery dropped by 1.2% to $4053.60. Independent analyst Ross Norman stated that "gold struggles to gain meaningful momentum and is...