Poland shot down a drone in its airspace on Wednesday with the support of military aircraft from its NATO allies. This is the first time a member of the Western military alliance is known to have fired during Russia's war in Ukraine. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk told parliament that this was "the closest open conflict we have faced since World War II," although he also said he had "no reason to believe we are on the brink of war." Moscow denied responsibility for the incident. European leaders, who have recently been trying to persuade US President Donald Trump to join them in...
Brent oil prices are currently rising on Wednesday (September 10th), in line with growing market optimism regarding global energy demand. Investors assess that the outlook for oil consumption remains solid despite signs of an economic slowdown in several major countries. Positive sentiment also comes from crude oil inventory reports showing a decline in stocks, signaling strong demand in the physical market. In addition, market attention is focused on OPEC+ policy, which is expected to maintain production stability amid geopolitical uncertainty. US economic data due this week, including...
Silver prices broke through $41 per ounce on Wednesday (September 10), holding near a 14-year high as speculation of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve mounted. On Tuesday, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the economy likely added 911,000 fewer jobs in the 12 months to March, or about 76,000 fewer per month, confirming weaker labor market conditions than previously estimated. Combined with last week's weak August jobs report, this data reinforces expectations for a 25 basis point Fed rate cut next week, although some investors are speculating on a larger 50 basis...
World oil prices rose again in Asian trading on Wednesday (September 10th) after an Israeli attack on Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar, sparked concerns about escalating tensions in the Middle East. This attack pushed oil prices up by 2% on Tuesday before correcting, but then stabilizing as the market assessed the potential for further conflict. Israel claimed to have targeted a Hamas team, but the group said the attempt failed despite five casualties. This situation adds uncertainty to peace talks, while the market worries that further military action could destabilize the region, which is...
Gold prices are currently stable, hovering slightly below their record high. The precious metal is trading near $3,623 per ounce, after previously touching over $3,674 on Tuesday. Gold's movement was influenced by US employment data, which was revised down significantly, to 911,000 jobs, further strengthening the case for an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. The market now awaits the release of US producer and consumer inflation data on Wednesday and Thursday, which are expected to determine the direction of the Fed's monetary policy at its meeting next week. In addition to economic...
China's official NBS Manufacturing PMI increased to 49.7 in June 2025 from May's 49.5, matching market expectations while marking the third consecutive month of contraction in factory activity.
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Both the STOXX 50 and STOXX 600 hovered around the flatline on Friday, as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of further developments in trade talks between US President Trump and Chinese...
Poland shot down a drone in its airspace on Wednesday with the support of military aircraft from its NATO allies. This is the first time a member of the Western military alliance is known to have...