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Gold rises on softer dollar, Italy budget woes
Gold prices touched a one-week high on Wednesday as the dollar softened and demand for the safe-haven metal got a…
Get to know the key differences between Trump’s new trade deal and NAFTA
The Trump administration's new trade deal with Canada and Mexico leaves much of the old North American Free Trade…
Oil firm near 4-year high as Washington’s Iran sanctions loom
Oil markets were firm on Tuesday, with Brent crude prices holding near four-year highs reached the previous day as…
Dollar falls vs yen as Canada trade deal’s boost to risk appetites fades
Dollar retained gains against a basket of currencies on Tuesday while slipping off a more than 10-month peak…
Dollar prices jump on euro woes, Fed rate outlook
Dollar prices climbed to a two-week peak versus a currency basket on Friday, as concerns about the Italian budget…
Gold hits 6-week trough; set for longest monthly losing streak in 2 decades
Gold hit a fresh six-week low on Friday as the dollar firmed after upbeat U.S. economic data supported the Federal…
Oil rises 1.6%, settling at $73.25, as US sanctions on Iran tighten supply
Oil prices rose more than one percent on Friday, with Brent climbing to a fresh four-year high, as U.S. sanctions…
Euro drops amid rumours Italy’s populists seek even higher spending
The euro is under pressure during Thursday morning trade after media reports suggested that Italy's coalition…
Dollar steadies as lift from Fed rate hike wanes
The dollar steadied against its peers on Thursday as a brief boost from the latest U.S. Federal Reserve interest…
Oil inches up 1% ahead of US sanctions against Iran
Oil prices rose by one percent on Thursday as investors focused on the prospect of tighter markets due to U.S.…