Global commodity, equity, and currency markets showed mixed performance, with oil prices holding near recent highs, gold extending gains, and stock indices diverging across regions.
Brent crude traded at $94.32 per barrel, while WTI stood at $95.73, both declining compared to the previous session but remaining significantly higher since the start of the year. Gold climbed further to $4,833.20 per ounce, reflecting sustained safe haven demand, News.az reports.
On equity markets, Wall Street indices posted marginal changes, with the Dow Jones declining slightly while the S and P 500 and Nasdaq recorded modest gains. Asian markets were led by a sharp rise in Japan’s Nikkei, while European indices broadly moved lower. Currency markets also reflected moderate fluctuations against the US dollar.
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Overall, global markets continue to reflect volatility, with strong commodity performance contrasting with uneven equity trends and moderate currency movements.
