Wall Street Journal Markets News feed

Crude futures rose sharply as traders worried that the U.S. may take military action against Iran, although nuclear talks are expected to continue.

Gold settled higher, up two of the past three sessions. Silver also gained.

Washington is aiming to get banks back into the mortgage market.

The surge in demand for data centers and nuclear power to keep them running is stressing the global uranium supply, raising concerns about a potential shortage of fuel for reactors.

Stock indexes edged higher while global benchmarks also rose. Several major Asian markets were closed for Lunar New Year holidays.

Oil prices gained as traders closely monitored geopolitical developments in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

Glencore’s metal traders booked record earnings last year amid optimal market conditions, while its energy-trading business suffered as the sector normalized.

U.S. industrial output charged ahead in January, according to data published by the Federal Reserve.

The DXY dollar index extended gains after U.S. durable goods orders exceeded expectations.

U.S. natural gas futures were under $3 for nearby contracts with mild weather this week outweighing an expected cold spell on the East Coast.