US Dollar Index holds gains near 100.00 as traders focus on US jobs data and Iran conflict
US Dollar Index holds gains near 100.00 as traders focus on US jobs data and Iran conflict The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the performance of the US Dollar against a basket of six major currencies, is trading near the 100.00 level during early European hours on Friday. The index remains supported amid […]
Wall Street futures inch higher amid optimism for quick U.S. exit from Iran
Wall Street futures inch higher amid optimism for quick U.S. exit from Iran HG MARKETS: U.S. stock futures edged higher on Wednesday, while oil prices recovered slightly from earlier losses, as investors weighed increasing optimism over a potential de-escalation of the conflict involving Iran. Futures linked to the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 220 […]
Europe Eyes Naval Shield in Strait of Hormuz to Safeguard Global Energy Lifeline
Europe Eyes Naval Shield in Strait of Hormuz to Safeguard Global Energy Lifeline HG MARKETS: France and Britain are reportedly at the forefront of coordinated European efforts to prepare for a naval deployment aimed at protecting commercial shipping through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. According to a report by the New York Times, which […]
Gold Rebounds Sharply as Weaker Dollar and Iran Peace Signals Stir Volatile Market Sentiment
Gold Rebounds Sharply as Weaker Dollar and Iran Peace Signals Stir Volatile Market Sentiment HG MARKETS: Gold prices climbed more than 2% in Asian trading on Friday, supported by a modest pullback in the US Dollar Index and a slight easing in geopolitical tensions. Spot Gold rose 2.1% to $4,467.32 per ounce, while U.S. gold […]
Crude Awakening: Diplomatic Thaw Sends Oil Prices Sliding
Crude Awakening: Diplomatic Thaw Sends Oil Prices Sliding HG MARKETS: Oil prices trended downward during Friday’s Asian trading session, positioning the market for a notable weekly decline of over 4%. This shift comes as West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures dropped 0.8% to settle around $93.72 per barrel. The primary driver behind this cooling period […]
Silver Slides Sharply as Iran Denies US Talks and Strong Dollar Weighs on Prices
Silver Slides Sharply as Iran Denies US Talks and Strong Dollar Weighs on Prices HG MARKETS: Silver (XAG/USD) extended its broader downward trajectory on Tuesday, reversing much of the strong recovery recorded in the previous session. The white metal fell sharply by around 3.2%, trading near $66.90 at the time of writing, as shifting geopolitical […]
Middle East Energy War Escalates: South Pars Attacks Trigger Oil Surge and Global Supply Fears
Middle East Energy War Escalates: South Pars Attacks Trigger Oil Surge and Global Supply Fears HG MARKETS: Iranian gas facilities in the Gulf, particularly around South Pars Gas Field and Asaluyeh, came under attack, significantly escalating tensions in the region. In response, Tehran warned it would target key energy installations across Saudi Arabia, United Arab […]
Gold Retreats Below $5,000 as Rate Anxiety and Middle East Conflict Weigh
Gold Retreats Below $5,000 as Rate Anxiety and Middle East Conflict Weigh HG MARKETS: Gold prices dropped on Wednesday morning in Asia, falling below the important $5,000 per ounce mark. Even though gold is usually seen as a safe place for money during times of trouble, it struggled to keep its value. Investors are currently […]
Oil Markets Rebound as U.S.-Iran Conflict Enters Third Week of Escalation
Oil Markets Rebound as U.S.-Iran Conflict Enters Third Week of Escalation HG MARKETS: Global energy markets remained under significant pressure on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, as oil prices surged during Asian trading sessions. Brent crude maintained its position above the critical $100 per barrel threshold, driven by the persistent threat of supply disruptions as the […]
Sterling Slips Versus Euro, Dollar amid Disappointing UK Data
Sterling Slips Versus Euro, Dollar amid Disappointing UK Data HG MARKETS: The British pound fell for the fourth straight day against the U.S. dollar on Friday after disappointing economic data from the UK and rising concerns about the economic consequences of the Middle East conflict pushed investors toward the safer U.S. currency. Official figures showed […]