November 4, 2026

Trading

Oil Heads for Weekly Gain after Fed Rate Cut

Oil prices edged lower on Friday, but were on track to end higher for a second straight week following a steep interest-rate cut by the US Federal Reserve and declining global stockpiles.

Brent futures traded lower 26 cents, or 0.4%, to $73.62 a bar…

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Gold Hovers Near Record High on Fed Rate Cut Boost

Gold prices hovered near record highs on Friday and were poised for a weekly gain, as markets adjusted to the US Federal Reserve’s recent giant interest rate reduction and signs that further cuts were on the horizon.

Spot gold rose 0.2% to $2,592.17…

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