Gold prices rise again as Middle East conflict and interest rate fears ease

After hitting record high prices early in 2026, gold suffered a surprise sharp dip when the Iran war broke out

U.S. Futures Mostly Lower, Oil Price Rises on Middle East Tension  WSJ

SINGAPORE -- Since the U.S.-Iran war broke out in February, Jiratit Thinakorn, co-founder of Thai pleasure boating services company Flow Yacht Club, has observed three superyachts change their docking base from Dubai to Thailand's resort island of Phuket.

LatAm assets mixed ahead of US inflation; Middle East in focus  Reuters

Global stocks surged after weak US jobs data in July reduced fears of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike, despite a spike in oil prices. Find out more.

President Donald Trump’s efforts to quiet two Middle Eastern conflicts faced setbacks as both Israel and Iran raised new obstacles to proposed deals.

Yemeni troops conducted a military operation targeting Iran-backed Huthi militants on Saturday. A spokesperson for the country’s armed forces condemned the group, saying it has “dragged Yemen into regional conflicts in service of foreign agendas and schemes.” The Huthis are among several Iranian proxies that have threa

Britain's housing market saw momentum slow in July, with prices remaining flat. Higher mortgage rates and economic uncertainty are impacting buyer demand significantly. Northern Ireland and Scotland recorded the strongest annual price growth across the country. Southern regions experienced price declines, widening the

U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs last month, and Labor Department revisions shaved 103,000 jobs off payrolls in May and June

America In Focus: US employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs; mortgage rates rise again  AP News

The Consumer Price Index (CPI), according to official Falkland Islands figures, recorded a quarterly increase of 3.4% as a result of the impact of higher fuel prices.