Dollar steady near recent highs; euro suffers more weakness

Investing.com – The U.S. dollar edged marginally higher Thursday, consolidating after recent volatility, while the euro continued to show softness as the situation in eastern Europe becomes more fraught.  At…

Dollar buffered by Trump policy expectations; bitcoin surges

By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) -The dollar steadied on Thursday as traders awaited more clarity on U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed policies amid an uncertain outlook for interest rates, while…

Oil prices climb as geopolitical tensions outweigh US inventories

By Siyi Liu SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices climbed on Thursday as geopolitical concerns over escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine outweighed the impact of a bigger-than-expected increase in U.S. crude…

Dollar stalls as market weighs Trump policies, Fed outlook; bitcoin surges

By Brigid Riley TOKYO (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar paused its climb on Thursday as traders awaited more clarity on U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed policies and sought to second-guess…

Gold prices rise as Russia-Ukraine tensions fuel haven demand

Investing.com– Gold prices rose in Asian trade on Thursday as heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine underpinned safe haven demand, helping bullion weather strength in the dollar. Gold rose for…

Container shippers hedging green transition with dual-fuel vessel orders

By Lisa Baertlein LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Container shipping companies like Maersk, CMA CGM and COSCO have ordered hundreds of new vessels in recent years meant to help their industry…

Oil prices edge up on geopolitical tensions; higher-than-expected US inventories cap gains

By Arathy Somasekhar (Reuters) – Oil prices edged higher on Thursday due to supply concerns triggered by escalating geopolitical tensions amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. Brent crude…

Asia FX weak, dollar near 1-yr high on doubts over Dec rate cut

Investing.com– Most Asian currencies nursed losses on Thursday, while the dollar remained close to one-year highs amid growing doubts over whether the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in December. …

Oil prices rise as Russia-Ukraine tensions offset US inventory build

Investing.com– Oil prices rose in Asian trade on Thursday, buoyed by fears of supply disruptions stemming from worsening tensions in the Russia-Ukraine war, although a build in U.S. inventories limited…

Oil prices firm as geopolitical tensions raise supply concerns

By Arathy Somasekhar (Reuters) – Oil prices edged higher on Thursday due to supply concerns triggered by escalating geopolitical tensions amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. Brent crude…