Analysis: Indices

Gold climbs to record high as Fed signals two rate cuts in 2025

Gold rose to an all-time high on Thursday as the Federal Reserve hinted at two possible interest rate cuts this year, bolstering bullion's appeal amid ongoing geopolitical and economic woes. ...

US crude stocks rise more than expected but gasoline and distillate inventories fall - EIA

NEW YORK -U.S. crude stocks rose more than expected even as gasoline and distillate inventories fell last week in a sign of sustained fuel demand, the Energy Information Administration said on...

Citi delivers lead to LME warehouses for profitable rent deals

Significant amounts of lead have been deposited in London Metal Exchange approved warehouses by Citigroup for so-called rent-sharing deals over the past few days, three sources familiar with the...

Gold climbs to record high on safe-haven demand; Fed decision in focus

Gold prices rose to hit a record high on Wednesday, as tensions in the Middle East and trade uncertainties lifted the bullion's safe-haven appeal, while traders awaited the Federal Reserve's decision...

Commerce chief seeks industry help to prevent China from getting US chips

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Tuesday the Trump administration is seeking help from companies and foreign governments to prevent China from getting U.S. chips, and reiterated his belief...

Nasdaq to open regional headquarters in Texas

Exchange operator Nasdaq said on Tuesday it will open a new regional headquarters in Dallas, Texas. The announcement comes just a month after rival New York Stock Exchange committed to...

Ukraine's top telco valued at over $2 billion as it goes ahead with US IPO

Ukraine's leading mobile operator Kyivstar is moving ahead with its planned U.S. listing, its parent VEON said on Tuesday, even as President Donald Trump's chaotic trade policy knocks confidence on...

Futures struggle for direction ahead of Fed meeting

U.S. stock index futures struggled for direction on Tuesday ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming meeting that will be closely monitored for commentary from the central bank on the potential...

Is it finally time for the Chinese consumer?

Threatened by Donald Trump's tariffs, China unveiled a new stimulus plan yesterday. The country, which has long relied solely on exports, seems finally to have decided to reorient itself towards...

ANZ raises 6-month gold forecast to $3,200 per ounce

ANZ raised its zero to 3-month gold price forecast to $3,100 per ounce and 6-month forecast to $3,200 per ounce, according to a research note on Tuesday. Gold prices surpassed the...

US homebuilder sentiment drops to seven-month low in March

U.S. homebuilder sentiment dropped to a seven-month low in March as tariffs on imported materials raised construction costs, a survey showed on Monday. The National Association of Home...

US natural gas prices ease to 2-week low on record output, negative Waha prices

U.S. natural gas futures eased to a two-week low on Monday on record output, negative spot prices at the Waha Hub in West Texas and forecasts for the weather to remain mild through the start of April,...

Feb retail sales rise less than expected after Jan mark down

U.S. retail sales rebounded in February, suggesting that the economy continued to grow in the first quarter, though at a moderate pace as tariffs on imports and mass firings of federal government...

New York State factory activity plunges in March, NY Fed says

Factory activity in New York State plummeted this month by the most in nearly two years, a survey showed on Monday, with new orders falling sharply and input prices climbing at the fastest rate in...

Futures slip on treasury secretary's comments; eyes on upcoming Fed meet

U.S. stock index futures took a hit on Monday as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's comments added to unease about an economic slowdown, while focus was on tariff-related signals from the Federal...

Oil prices jump; optimism over China's consumption stimulus boosts Asia shares

Oil prices surged on Monday, U.S. stock futures slid while those in Asia charged higher as investors took stock of the contrasting fortunes between the United States and the rest of the world. ...

Brent crude opens week higher as US vows to keep attacking Houthis

Brent crude futures opened the week higher, rising 0.6% in early Asian trade on Monday, after the United States vowed to keep attacking Yemen's Houthis until they end attacks on shipping. ...

U.S. calls for better access to Korean market, South Korean trade minister says

The United States has called for better access to the Korean market, particularly in the agriculture and technology sectors, South Korea's trade minister said on Sunday. Trade Minister...

Trump-driven turbulence draws new investors into gold

Investors seeking shelter from political and economic volatility triggered by the new U.S. administration are increasingly moving into gold Exchange-Traded Funds, adding momentum to the market's...