• January 18, 2024

The 3 Best Bitcoin ETFs for Nervous Crypto Investors

As the hype around the approval of the first spot Bitcoin (BTC-USD) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is well and truly over, the sentiment in the cryptocurrency market has cooled appreciably. The Bitcoin fear index now sits at a lukewarm 63, down from 76 just a week ago, which would have been interpreted as an “extreme greed” rating. It seems that some were left disappointed by the market’s reaction to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) approval, and some have taken cover as the cur

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• January 17, 2024

Gold prices see support at $2,000 as March cut doubts spark steep losses

-- Gold prices rose slightly on Thursday, steadying from a sharp tumble this week as strong U.S. data spurred increasing doubts over early interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

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• January 16, 2024

Gold prices fall on rate-cut doubts; Copper hit by China weakness

-- Gold prices extended losses in Asian trade on Wednesday as hawkish signals from Federal Reserve officials raised more doubts over early interest rate cuts by the central bank, while a rebound in the dollar also dented prices.

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• January 15, 2024

Gold prices edge lower as dollar rebounds before more Fed, economic cues

-- Gold prices fell slightly on Tuesday after a strong run-up in recent sessions, while a rebound in the dollar also pressured prices ahead of more upcoming economic data and signals from the Federal Reserve.

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• January 12, 2024

Oil prices spike after US, UK airstrikes on Houthis in Yemen

Crude oil (CL=F, BZ=F) prices are jumping higher Friday after the US and UK military coordinated airstrikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen on Thursday. These events further complicate escalating conflicts in the Red Sea where Houthi forces are targeting freight shipping vessels. Yahoo Finance Senior Reporters Ines Ferré and Jared Blikre detail the broader implications on global trade routes and the energy sector, while also commenting on energy M&A activity stemming from Chesapeake Energy Corporation's (CHK) acquisition of Southwestern Energy Company (SWN). For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Editor's note: This article was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.

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• January 11, 2024

Gold prices rise as M.east-driven safe haven demand offsets CPI shock

-- Gold prices rose on Friday as an escalation in the Middle East crisis ramped up safe haven demand, which also helped the yellow metal gain despite stronger-than-expected U.S. inflation data.

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• January 11, 2024

Chesapeake to buy Southwestern Energy in $7.4B stock deal

Chesapeake Energy (CHK) is set to buy Southwestern Energy (SWN) for an all-stock deal valued at $7.4 billion. This would make Chesapeake the top US natural gas producer. Yahoo Finance Anchors Brad Smith and Seana Smith break down the latest development for these two companies and the impact it will have on the energy sector at large. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Editor's note: This article was written by Nicholas Jacobino

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• January 10, 2024

Oil price volatility increases as Red Sea conflict escalates

Crude oil prices (CL=F, BZ=F) are whipsawing as geopolitical conflict in the Red Sea, led by Yemeni Houthi rebels, intensifies. Yahoo Finance's Madison Mills takes a look at the energy sector this morning from the New York Stock Exchange. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Editor's note: This article was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.

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• January 9, 2024

RBC downgrades tech sector on valuation concerns

RBC Capital Markets analyst Lori Calvasina has downgraded the technology sector from an "Overweight" rating to "Market Weight" after an impressive 2023 performance stirred doubts around current valuations. Offsetting its tech downgrade, RBC lifted ratings for the consumer discretionary and utilities sectors. Yahoo Finance's Josh Schafer breaks down the details. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Editor's note: This article was written by Angel Smith

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• January 9, 2024

Gold prices under pressure from rate-cut angst before inflation data

-- Gold prices moved little in Asian trade on Wednesday, retaining most of their losses from the prior week as investors questioned bets on early interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

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