News tagged: U.S. Markets

Tag: U.S. Markets

Dow slips as Trump’s remarks dampen optimism over a potential end to the Iran war.

Indices

April 3, 2026

Dow slips as Trump’s remarks dampen optimism over a potential end to the Iran war.

Stocks ended mixed after a volatile session on Thursday, as surging oil prices—driven by Donald Trump’s comments about a prolonged Iran...

March Jobs Report Expected to Show a Bounce Back in Hiring

Market Insights

April 3, 2026

March Jobs Report Expected to Show a Bounce Back in Hiring

A rebound in the jobs market after February’s weak showing and the threat of higher inflation are seen as keeping the Fed on hold. Anal...

Oil Prices Surge Near $112 Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

Commodities

April 3, 2026

Oil Prices Surge Near $112 Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

Global oil markets witnessed a sharp rise as WTI crude futures climbed close to $112 per barrel, marking their highest level in nearly four years. ...

India Tightens Curbs on Precious Metal Imports to Safeguard Trade Integrity

Market Insights

April 3, 2026

India Tightens Curbs on Precious Metal Imports to Safeguard Trade Integrity

The Government of India has introduced strict restrictions on the import of gold, silver, and platinum articles, in a decisive move to curb misuse ...

European Stocks Fall as War Escalation Undermines Cease‑Fire Hopes

Stock Market

April 2, 2026

European Stocks Fall as War Escalation Undermines Cease‑Fire Hopes

European equity markets opened lower on Thursday as optimism over a near‑term cease‑fire in the ongoing conflict with Iran was dashed, pr...

NASA Launches Artemis II in Historic Crewed Return Toward the Moon

Stock Market

April 2, 2026

NASA Launches Artemis II in Historic Crewed Return Toward the Moon

NASA successfully launched the Artemis II mission from Kennedy Space Center, marking a major step toward returning humans to the Moon for the first...

Oil Prices Surge as Supply Fears Grow Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

Commodities

April 2, 2026

Oil Prices Surge as Supply Fears Grow Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

Oil markets rallied sharply, with prices climbing on fears of potential supply disruptions linked to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle...

Gold Slips as Oil Surge Clouds Rate-Cut Hopes Amid U.S.–Iran Tensions

Commodities

April 2, 2026

Gold Slips as Oil Surge Clouds Rate-Cut Hopes Amid U.S.–Iran Tensions

Gold prices pulled back sharply in early European trading on Thursday, retreating from recent highs as escalating geopolitical tensions and surging...