Category politics

US Trade Deficit Narrows Sharply

US trade deficit drops to $29.4 billion The US trade deficit has narrowed significantly, with the latest figure coming in at $29.4 billion. This represents a 39% drop from the previous month's $48.1 billion gap. The deficit has been declining since earlier in 2025,

Gold Rises On US-Iran Deal Hopes

Gold futures surge 3% on Middle East peace deal hopes Gold futures increased 3% on Friday due to growing hopes for a peace deal in the Middle East. A preliminary deal to end the conflict between the US and Iran appears to be within reach, which would reopen the Str

US Stocks Rise On Iran Deal Hopes

US major indices close higher on Iran deal framework The major stock indices all closed higher on the day, helped by the framework for a deal between Iran and the US/Israel. The deal aims to end the conflict, with negotiators suggesting a framework agreement is clo