Articles tagged with "US Federal Reserve"

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Asian stocks mostly up as traders eye crucial US jobs data

Asian stocks mostly rose Wednesday as investors nervously awaited key US jobs data that could help determine the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision, while the yen is in focus as it wallows around four-decade lows.

5 DAYS AGO

Oil tumbles on Iran hopes, precious metals hit by stronger dollar

Both main crude contracts shed more than three percent in early Asian trade as the US president said he was hopeful of reaching a deal with Tehran after it warned that any attack on the Islamic republic would trigger a regional conflict.

February 2, 2026

Gold minted bars are pictured at a gold dealer in Madrid, on January 30, 2026. (AFP)

Gold, silver prices dip after Trump names new Federal Reserve nominee

Markets shifted after Trump named new Federal Reserve chair nominee, with prices of precious metals lowering and European stocks lifting.

January 30, 2026