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Oil prices edged higher on Friday, as markets remained focused on supply risks despite easing expectations of a US military strike against Iran.   Brent crude rose by 79 cents, or 1.24%, to ...

The dollar was heading for a third consecutive weekly gain on Friday, after positive US economic data reduced expectations that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates anytime soon.   The ...

The Japanese yen rose against the dollar on Friday after Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said Tokyo would not rule out any options to counter yen weakness, including coordinated ...

Gold prices fell in European markets on Friday, extending losses for a second consecutive day and pulling back from record highs, amid ongoing correction and profit-taking, alongside negative ...

The euro edged slightly lower in European markets on Friday against a basket of global currencies, extending its losses for a second consecutive day against the US dollar and heading toward a ...

The Japanese yen rose in Asian markets on Friday against a basket of major and secondary currencies, moving away from an 18-month low against the US dollar, as bargain buying accelerated and after ...

Energy and resources experts agree that if the situation in Iran were to spiral out of control, it would have a massive impact on global oil markets and financial markets. This was not the case when ...

US stock indices rose during Thursday’s trading, supported by a rebound in semiconductor shares.   As corporate earnings continue to flow, several Wall Street banks reported their ...

Palladium prices fell during Thursday’s trading, amid a stronger dollar against most major currencies, in addition to profit-taking sales.   With strong demand for platinum group metals ...

Bitcoin rose on Thursday, extending its recent recovery as markets assessed a proposed US bill aimed at establishing a regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency sector.   The world’s ...