Oil prices were steady on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump extended a deadline for trade talks with the European Union, easing concerns about U.S. tariffs on the bloc that could hurt fuel demand. Brent crude futures fell 17 cents to $64.61 a barrel by 8:35 a.m. ET while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 18 cents to $61.35 a barrel. Both contracts were trading higher earlier in the session after Trump said he had agreed to extend a deadline for trade talks with the European Union until July 9, marking another temporary suspension of trade policy. Global markets rose...
Gold prices fell more than 0.50% on Monday (5/26) amid weak demand for haven assets after US President Donald Trump delayed tariffs on the European Union (EU). Meanwhile, trading remained quiet as the UK and US financial markets were closed for a holiday. At the time of writing, XAU/USD was trading at $3,336. The market mood improved after Trump's remarks on Sunday, delaying the imposition of tariffs on EU products until July 9. Therefore, Bullion was pressured after last week's gain of more than 4.86%, the most significant increase since the week began on April 7. On Friday, XAU/USD...
Gold prices fell more than 0.50% on Monday (5/26) amid lack of demand for haven assets after United States (US) President Donald Trump delayed tariffs on the European Union (EU). Meanwhile, trading remained quiet due to the closure of the UK and US financial markets for a holiday. At the time of writing, XAU/USD was trading at $3,336. The market mood improved after Trump's statement on Sunday, delaying the imposition of tariffs on EU products until July 9. Therefore, Bullion was pressured after last week's gain of more than 4.86%, the most significant increase since the week began on April...