October 8, 2026

Trading

Korea’s import prices down for 2nd month in September

Seoul: The Republic of Korea’s import prices fell for a second straight month in September due to a fall in global oil prices and the strengthening Korean won, central bank data showed Tuesday.

Yonhap News Agency quoted the Bank of Korea (BOK) as say…

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Gold Prices Flat as Investors Await Fresh Impetus

Gold was flat on Tuesday as investors await fresh insights on the Federal Reserve’s stance on US interest rate reductions for further direction on bullion prices.

Spot gold held its ground at $2,646.64 per ounce. Prices hit a record high of $2,685.42…

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Oil Falls 3% in Early Asian Trade

Oil prices slid 3% in early Asian trade on Tuesday after OPEC lowered its outlook for global oil demand growth in 2024 and 2025.

Brent crude futures were down $2.27 at $75.19 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate futures fell $2.22 to $71.60 p…

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