International commerce showed stronger-than-anticipated performance throughout 2025 but is now confronting significant new challenges stemming from American tariff measures and renewed instability in the Middle East. The latest UNCTAD Global Trade Update from April 2026 confirms that goods trade grew…

Introduction   In the volatile arena of global markets, few commodities serve as a better reflection of geopolitical tensions than crude oil. On today’s trading floor in New York, oil prices witnessed a notable increase, as of writing Brent Crude…

Gold Steadies Amidst Limited Economic Data and Dollar Fluctuations Gold maintained its position within familiar territory on Monday, as a sparse macroeconomic calendar and subdued demand for the US Dollar characterized the trading session. The XAU/USD pair hovered around $2,175,…

Gold prices experienced a mixed performance on Friday as they initially surged above $2,170 before retracing from their record peak during the early European session. The market witnessed a tug-of-war between various factors influencing the precious metal's value. One significant…