Oil prices remained steady as the U.S. extended EU trade talks, easing immediate tariff concerns. However, anticipated OPEC+ output increases and ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations continue to influence market dynamics.
Gold prices fell nearly 1% after the U.S. postponed tariff hikes on EU imports, reducing demand for the safe-haven asset. Analysts expect prices to stay strong amid ongoing geopolitical risks and market uncertainty.
Asian markets gained momentum after U.S. President Trump delayed steep tariffs on EU goods, easing global trade concerns.
Investors moved funds to Asia and Europe amid growing uncertainty around U.S. policies and a weakening dollar.
French President Emmanuel Macron's office downplayed the incident as a "squabble" after a video showed the first lady, Brigette Macron, pushing his face moments after landing in Hanoi on Sunday, May 25.
Magee also alleged that organizers slammed the contestants for being "boring," and claimed that one of them even clapped their hands directly in her face.