Oil prices were settled in early Asian trade today, Wednesday, after industry data had showed a surprise drop in U.S. crude and gasoline inventories, following losses in the previous two sessions on the prospect of a de-escalation in the Middle East conflict.

Gold prices fell today, Monday, under pressure from the strength of the US dollar, amid anticipation of new indicators on the course of monetary policy of the Federal Reserve (US central bank).

Australia has announced the provision of A$10 million in humanitarian aid to support humanitarian needs in Lebanon.

Oil prices rose slightly during early trading today, Thursday, recovering some of their losses in the previous session, which exceeded one percent after US crude inventories rose more than expected.

Gold prices continued to rise, on Tuesday, near a record high, amid uncertainty regarding the US elections, and expectations of major central banks cutting interest rates.

Italian exports recorded a slight growth rate in August of +0.3 percent with a limited decline in imports - 0.7 percent.

South Korea's autos exports rose 4.9 percent year-on-year in September to reach a new record, thanks to the good performance of SUVs and electric vehicles.

Oil prices fell three percent in early trading today, Tuesday, after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) lowered its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2024 and 2025.

China's automotive industry saw growth momentum as its production and sales of vehicles rose steadily in the first nine months of 2024, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers data.

The Moroccan Ministry of Traditional Industry and Economy announced that Morocco received 13.1 million tourists in the past nine months of 2024, hit record compared to previous years.

Oil prices rose today, Wednesday, during transactions, after sharp losses yesterday, Tuesday, amid the follow-up of the latest developments in geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and expectations related to demand for crude.

Gold prices edged down on Tuesday as the dollar traded near its seven-week high while the market awaited the release of the Federal Reserves's last meeting minutes and economic data.

State data showed Monday that the cash foreign reserve of South Korea has increased for the third month in row last September by the virtue of the increase of non-dollar assets and investment profits.

The FAO World Food Price Index jumped in September, recording its biggest increase in 18 months, supported by rising sugar prices.

Oil prices rose today, Thursday, supported by expectations of disruption of crude supplies from the important export area, in light of the current international conditions.

Japan's unemployment rate fell 2.5 percent in August, compared to 2.7 percent in July, as more job seekers were able to find new opportunities.

The People's Bank of China (PBOC) conducted today, Sunday, seven-day reverse repo operations worth 182 billion Yuan (about 25.96 billion U.S. dollars) at an interest rate of 1.5 percent.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) board has approved a new $7 billion loan program for Pakistan over three years.

The dollar index fell more than 0.5 percent on Wednesday as a result of strong stimulus moves announced by China yesterday, and increased expectations of another major cut in interest rates in the United States in November.

The People's Bank of China (PBOC) conducted today, Tuesday, 14-day reverse buybacks worth 460 billion Yuan (about 65.24 billion U.S. dollars) at an interest rate of 1.85 percent.