Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose to around $49.70/oz during the Asian session, holding in positive territory after hitting a four-decade high. The rise was driven by inflows into safe-haven assets amid uncertainty—from the ten-day US government shutdown, tariff concerns, and geopolitical risks. Solid industrial demand (including renewable energy and electronics) also contributed to the rally. Similarly,…
Sep 24 2024, 07:36 The Topix Index opened 1% higher, climbing 26.44 to 2,668.79, as stocks gain for the fourth straight day in Tokyo. Hitachi Ltd. contributed the most to the index gain, increasing 3.2%. Japan Exchange Group Inc. had the largest increase, rising 4.3%. In early trading, 1,543 of 2,131 shares rose, while 419…
Sep 11 2024, 23:14 European stocks were mixed on Wednesday as global markets focused on the release of the latest U.S. inflation data. The pan-European Stoxx 600 provisionally closed 0.02% higher after rising for much of the trading day before falling into negative territory, and then somewhat paring losses. Major regional bourses were mixed, with…
The euro, pound and yen all traded at multi-month lows on Tuesday, with the Japanese currency on the brink of weakening past the psychological 150 per dollar level, as surging U.S. Treasury yields kept the dollar firmly on the front foot. The euro was steady on the day at $1.0477, still around its weakest since…
Sep 14 2024, 02:15 West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil closed lower on Friday, even with supply tight as Hurricane Francine shut in 42% of U.S. Gulf of Mexico production. WTI crude for October delivery closed down US$0.32 to settle at US$68.65 per barrel, while November Brent crude, the global benchmark, was last seen down…
Nov 6 2024, 14:16 The Nikkei 225 rose 1.3% to 39,000, while the broader Topix Index gained 0.9% to 2,690 on Wednesday, extending gains from the previous session and mirroring a rally on Wall Street. Investors are closely watching the US presidential election, with early results showing Donald Trump holding a strong lead with 95…
