London (UKX) +0.36% at 9,929. Germany (DAX:IND) +0.15 to 22,693. Germany’s business activity growth slows in March. France (CAC:IND) +0.52% to 7,766. French economy weakens in March as supply-side pressures intensify. In other parts of Europe, Euro Area Composite PMI misses expectations at 50.5 in March; manufacturing rises, services slip. Switzerland’s current account surplus narrowed

Oil prices rose in early trading on Tuesday due to supply concerns after Iran denied holding talks with the United States to end the Gulf war. This contradicts statements by U.S. President Donald Trump, who claimed that a deal could be reached soon. Market Performance (as of 00:01 GMT):Brent Crude Futures: Rose $1.06 (1.1%) to

Silver prices have fallen by more than 40% since early January, when they reached an all-time peak of about $120/oz. After oscillating above $80 per ounce (oz) between Feb. 19 and March 13, silver prices now appear to have stabilized around $70/oz. “For the time being, silver prices seem to have found a new floor,

The gold price fell again on 24 March, extending last week’s drop. A strong US dollar and rising Treasury yields are driving a brutal flush and quick repricing. For Australians, the gold price today in AUD may look steadier than USD quotes, yet risks remain high. JPMorgan and ING cite stress-driven outflows, while Morgan Stanley