ADVFN US – Market Content Editor
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Gold Prices Rebound as Dollar and Treasury Yields Ease Despite Higher US Inflation
Gold prices advanced on Thursday as a weaker US dollar and declining Treasury yields supported demand for the precious metal, despite stronger-than-expected US inflation figures that increased expectations of further Federal Reserve interest rate rises. At 04:41 ET (08:41 GMT), spot gold gained 1.2% to $4,152.51 per ounce, while US gold futures rose 1.6% to…
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Oil Prices Fall Despite Strait of Hormuz Attacks as US Considers Easing Shipping Sanctions
Oil prices declined on Thursday as investors weighed continuing attacks on commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz against reports that the United States could ease sanctions on certain oil tankers to reduce global shipping costs. Brent crude futures fell 1.9% to $104.02 per barrel at 03:35 ET (07:35 GMT), while West Texas Intermediate (WTI)…
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US Stock Futures Fall as AI Valuation Concerns Offset Anthropic Revenue Growth and TSMC Record Profit: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street
US stock futures moved lower on Thursday as concerns about artificial intelligence valuations, corporate borrowing and the prospect of higher interest rates continued to weigh on investor sentiment, despite reports of strong revenue growth at Anthropic and record quarterly earnings from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. At 02:54 ET (06:54 GMT), Dow Jones futures were up…
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Harena Rare Earths Advances Ampasindava Project with Mining Permit and US Development Funding
Harena Rare Earths Plc (OTCQB:CRMNF), (LSE:HREE) is making important progress in advancing its Ampasindava rare earths project in Madagascar, with the formalisation of its exploitation permit and US development funding helping to move the project towards its next stage of development. The milestone marks a significant step forward for the company, bringing together two of…
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Hot Inflation Report Sends Nasdaq Down 1.9% as Rate-Hike Fears Return to Wall Street
U.S. stocks fell on Wednesday after a hotter-than-expected inflation report revived worries that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates again this month. Technology shares took the brunt of the selling, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average held up far better than the broader market thanks to strength in health care and other defensive areas.…
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Wall Street Set to Open Lower After Hotter Core CPI: Dow Jones, S&P and Nasdaq Futures
Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures fall as September US inflation reaches 3.7% and core CPI exceeds forecasts, raising concerns over Fed interest rates. The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to initial weakness on Wednesday, with stocks likely to see further downside after ending yesterday’s choppy session modestly lower. The futures slid…
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US CPI Inflation Hits 3.7% in September, Matching Expectations
US inflation accelerated to 3.7% in September 2026, matching forecasts, while core CPI rose 0.3%, exceeding estimates ahead of key Federal Reserve updates. Partly reflecting a spike in energy prices, the Labor Department released a closely watched report on Wednesday showing consumer prices in the U.S. increased in line with economist estimates in the month…
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MAX Power Strengthens Leadership as Natural Hydrogen Commercialisation Moves into Focus
MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE:MAXX), (USOTC:MAXXF), (FSE:89N) is strengthening its leadership team as it prepares for a pivotal phase of natural hydrogen testing at its Lawson discovery in Saskatchewan. With a large-scale geological system identified, independent technical modelling underway, a proprietary AI-assisted exploration platform in development and US capital markets opportunities under evaluation, the company…
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Med-X, Inc.: Investing in the future of natural pest control
Part Three of a Three-Part Investor Series In Part One, we introduced Med-X, Inc. and explored the company’s mission to develop natural alternatives to traditional chemical-based products, with a particular focus on its flagship pest control brand, Nature-Cide. In Part Two, we examined the broader pesticide industry, the growing biopesticide market, and the increasing demand…
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Chip Stocks Slide for a Fifth Straight Session as Mixed Bank Earnings Keep Wall Street Flat
U.S. stocks ended Tuesday little changed to slightly lower, as a continued pullback in semiconductor shares and a mixed batch of big-bank earnings kept investors cautious. The S&P 500 barely moved, while the Dow and the Nasdaq Composite posted modest declines. The main theme was uneven strength under the surface: Apple hit a record high…