July 2, 2026

Gold Extends Gains, Rising 0.8%

Japan: Gold prices extended gains today, after hitting a more than one-week high in the previous session, as investors took stock of softer-than-expected jobs data, while lower oil prices lent additional support to bullion.

According to Oman News A…

Japan’s Nikkei Index Falls Amid Selloff in AI-Related Shares

Japan: Japan’s Nikkei index fell today, dragged lower by AI-related heavyweights following an overnight tech selloff on Wall Street. The Nikkei 225 index dropped 2.5% to 68,733.15 points, while the broader Topix index closed slightly higher, up 0.09%,…

Oil Prices Fall Amid Signs of Progress in Iran-US Talks

Japan: Oil prices continued their decline for the third consecutive day, falling by about one percent during trading today, amid signs of progress in the ongoing talks between the United States and Iran. Brent crude futures fell by 77 cents,

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