Stocks fell Tuesday, pressured by declines in artificial intelligence-related names like Palantir as investors grow increasingly concerned about valuations in the bull market-leading shares. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 410 points, or 0.9%. The S&P 500 dipped 1.2%, while the Nasdaq Composite lost 1.6%. Palantir shares shed 6.8% even as the software company beat Wall Street's estimates for the third quarter and gave strong guidance, fueled by growth in its artificial intelligence business. Palantir sees $1.33 billion in revenue for the current period, higher than the $1.19...
Federal Reserve rate cut bets are still on the table for June. Gold price is slowely but surely making its way higher this Monday as President Trump remains silent on tariffs.Gold's price (XAU/USD) is set to revisit the high in the Asian session near $2,876 at the time of writing after a steady positive Monday thus far. Tariffs are still set to hit on Tuesday for Mexico and Canada and additional tariffs on China, they are not really triggering another flight into Gold. Traders will need to look for new headlines about tariffs, and there is still the chance that United States (US) President...
Gold prices rose on Monday (3/3), after hitting a more than three-week low in the previous session, supported by a weaker dollar and safe-haven buying fueled by concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies. Spot gold rose 0.5% to $2,873.93 an ounce. U.S. gold futures rose 1.3% to $2,885. The dollar index fell 0.6% from a more than two-week high in the previous session, reflecting weakness that makes dollar-priced bullion cheaper for buyers holding other currencies. "Gold's decline is still limited, given the clear demand for safe-haven assets amid rising geopolitical and...
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the performance of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, edges slightly lower and trades near 107.00 at the time of writing on Monday. Market mood improved after European leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, showed a willingness to guarantee a peace deal in Ukraine on Sunday. The plan now needs to be backed by the United States (US). On the economic data front, the focus will be on the manufacturing sector in the United States. In addition to the S&P Global Purchase Managers Index (PMI) final reading for...
Oil prices were little changed on Monday after posting their first monthly loss since November, as investors awaited the outcome of efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war and the impact of U.S. tariffs. Brent crude was up 11 cents, or 0.15%, at $72.92 a barrel by 1105 GMT while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was up 3 cents, or 0.04%, at $69.79. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he was confident he could salvage his relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump. However, he said talks would need to continue behind closed doors after a violent clash in the Oval Office...
Silver (XAG/USD) prices surged nearly 1% to near $31.50 during European trading hours on Monday (03/03). The white metal strengthened as rising Federal Reserve (Fed) dovish bets weighed on the US Dollar (USD). The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, extended its decline after a three-day rally and dipped near 107.00. According to the CME FedWatch tool, there is a 77% chance that the Fed will cut its benchmark lending rate in June, up from 63% a week ago. In its March and May policy meetings, the Fed was almost certain to keep rates...