Gold edges down on firm dollar as investors await key jobs data
Spot gold dips 0.3% to $4,440.67, while U.S. gold futures for February delivery also decline by 0.3%
Oil prices recover, stocks wobble as investors weigh geopolitics, US data
Oil prices rise as traders monitor Venezuela developments; Stocks take a breather after strong start to 2026; Eyes on U.S. nonfarm payrolls; bets of two more Fed cuts remain
US oil companies say they need guarantees to invest in Venezuela, FT reports
Trump to meet top oil company chiefs at the White House Friday to discuss boosting Venezuela’s oil output, with Exxon Mobil, ConocoPhillips and Chevron expected to attend
Oil prices rise after US inventory draw, Venezuela in focus
Brent, WTI rebound following two-day loss; US seizes two Venezuela-linked oil tankers in the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday
Venezuela to export $2 billion worth of oil to US in deal with Washington
Deal to redirect Venezuelan oil exports to US from China; Trump says agreed volume to supply is 30-50 million barrels
Saudi Arabia to open financial market to all foreign investors next month
Market regulator scraps a rule that allows only international investors with direct and consistent access to the Saudi capital market
Afghan trade resilient in 2025 as Iran, Central Asia routes offset Pakistan closures
Traders shift cargo to Iran’s Chabahar port, expand overland shipments through Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan to mitigate delays and political uncertainty
Oil falls after Trump says Venezuela will send oil to United States
Trump says Venezuela will send 30 million to 50 million barrels of sanctioned oil to the US
Crude oil slumps, Asian shares edge lower as global tensions climb
Asian shares mixed; Japan down, Australia up on commodity gains
Mystery trader makes $410,000 profit after betting on Venezuelan president’s capture
Unknown trader made bets amounting to $34,000 in days leading up to Maduro's arrest by US forces
Oil falls on prospect of higher Venezuelan output, ample supply outlook
Brent crude futures fall 0.2% to $61.62; US WTI crude trades at $58.15 a barrel, down 0.3%
US oil companies shares advance as Trump signals potential access to Venezuela’s reserves
U.S. plans talks with oil firms as Venezuela, holder of world’s largest reserves, struggles with output declines after nationalisation and sanctions
Asian stocks extend record rally while oil, dollar drift
Regional shares take cues from Dow's climb to all-time peak; Oil searches for direction in aftermath of Venezuela raid
FTSE 100 tops 10,000 for first time as miners and defence stocks rally
Precious metal and aerospace sectors lead gains amid geopolitical shocks and strong 2025 performance
Vietnam posts 8% growth in 2025 as exports surge despite U.S. tariffs
Record trade surplus with Washington and robust domestic demand support strongest annual growth since 2024
