Australia stocks higher at close of trade; S&P/ASX 200 up 0.78%

Asian shares drift, dollar firms ahead of central bank meetings

Asian stocks rise as markets await central bank meetings; Bitcoin remains high, and the Fed is expected to cut rates while global currencies fluctuate.

Oil prices inch lower ahead of Fed meeting, soft Chinese economic data weighs

Oil prices dip as weak Chinese economic data raises demand concerns, while traders await a U.S. Federal Reserve meeting that may impact future interest rates.

Oil prices in holding pattern ahead of Federal Reserve decision

Oil prices are stable as concerns over Chinese demand rise and investors await the U.S. interest rate decision, expected to cut rates amid economic uncertainties.

Explainer-How would a U.S. bitcoin strategic reserve work?

Bitcoin rises above $107,000 as Trump proposes a U.S. bitcoin strategic reserve, sparking debate on benefits and risks amid economic implications.

Canada stocks lower at close of trade; S&P/TSX Composite down 0.50%

Canada stocks fell 0.50% Monday, with losses in Telecoms, Energy, and Materials sectors. TransAlta Corp and Aritzia Inc saw gains, while Baytex Energy and Rogers Communications declined.

U.S. stocks mixed at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.25%

U.S. stocks were mixed, with significant gains in Consumer Goods and Technology sectors, while Telecoms and Oil & Gas sectors declined. Notable performances by Broadcom and Tesla.

Exclusive-Syria retains 26 tons of gold reserves after Assad's fall - sources

Syria's central bank maintains 26 tons of gold since 2011, with foreign reserves significantly depleted, struggling amidst sanctions and economic turmoil post-civil war.

Spain stocks higher at close of trade; IBEX 35 up 0.32%

Spain's IBEX 35 index rose 0.32% due to gains in multiple sectors, with Grifols leading. However, falling stocks outnumbered advancing ones on the Madrid Stock Exchange.

Portugal stocks higher at close of trade; PSI up 0.14%

Portugal stocks increased on Monday, led by strong performances in Financials and Utilities, while commodities like oil and gold saw declines.