Tokyo: Japan’s Nikkei index today declined for the third consecutive day, as geopolitical tensions over Greenland prompted traders to turn to the yen as a safe haven, and the market was affected by economic data that came in below forecasts. The Nikke…
Day: January 19, 2026
Oil Prices Edge Higher
Muscat: Oil prices edged higher today following gains in the previous session. Brent crude was trading at $64.19 a barrel, up 6 cents or 0.09%. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for February rose 9 cents, or 0.15%, to $59.53 a barrel. The February cont…
Gold, Silver Surge to Record Highs Amid Tariff Threats
New york: Gold and silver prices surged to record highs today, as investors turned to safe-haven assets on intensifying tensions, after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose additional tariffs on European countries over the control of Greenla…