By Mike Dolan March 5 - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Asian markets snapped back on Thursday, with South Korea’s KOSPI rising by almost 10%, clawing back a chunk of its drubbing in recent days, and Japan’s ‌Nikkei adding nearly 2%. The apparent respite amid the ongoing Middle East conflict wasn’t confined to Asia, with U.S. and European stocks also pushing ‌higher on Wednesday as investors took comfort from even the faintest hints tha ...

The US and Israeli attacks on Iran that commenced over the weekend shocked global markets and led to jarring price moves in the S&P 500 (GSPC), oil, and gold. President Trump, meanwhile, pledged that the war could last for four to five weeks — or even "be fought ‘forever’" with existing munitions stockpiles, suggesting that the volatility is likely to continue. Indeed, Tuesday brought a steep stock sell-off amid new strikes that increased fears of a drawn-out war. But a Yahoo Finance analysis of these ...

Ernest HoffmanErnest Hoffman is a Crypto and Market Reporter for Kitco News. He has over 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, broadcaster and producer for media, educational and cultural organizations. Ernest began working in market news in 2007, establishing the broadcast division of CEP News in Montreal, Canada, where he developed the fastest web-based audio news service in the world and produced economic news videos in partnership with MSN and the TMX. He has a Bachelor's degree Specialization in ...

Vancouver, B.C., March 2nd, 2026, FinanceWireVancouver, B.C., March 2nd, 2026 – Norsemont Mining Inc. (CSE:NOM, OTC:NRRSF, FWB:LXZ1)(“Norsemont” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has engaged DAES Consultores (www.daesconsultores.cl) to complete an Environmental Impact Declaration (Declaración de Impacto Ambiental) (“EID”) by December 2026 for its Choquelimpie gold-silver-copper project in northern Chile. The primary focus of the EID is to assist the Company through the regulatory pathway for futur ...

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 2, 2026 / Norsemont Mining Inc. (CSE:NOM) (OTCID:NRRSF)(FWB:LXZ1) ("Norsemont" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has engaged DAES Consultores (www.daesconsultores.cl) to complete an Environmental Impact Declaration (Declaración de Impacto Ambiental) ("EID") by December 2026 for its Choquelimpie gold-silver-copper project in northern Chile. The primary focus of the EID is to assist the Company through the regulatory pathway for future project development. ...

Gold (GC=F) April futures opened at $5,155.70 per troy ounce on Thursday, up 0.4% from Wednesday’s closing price of $5,134.70. The gold price rose in early trading. Safe-haven demand appears to be strong as the war in the Middle East continues. The conflict has spread to other nations as targets of retaliatory Iranian strikes. Iran has vowed to escalate these attacks. The White House has said the U.S. is nearly in control of Iranian airspace but hasn’t offered a war timeline beyond President Trump’s ori ...

Gold (GC=F) futures opened at $5,393 per ounce on Monday, up 2.8% from Friday's closing price of $5,247.90. This is gold’s largest close-to-open gain since Nov. 28, 2025. The price of the yellow metal also rose in early trading. This latest rally follows the outbreak of violence in the Middle East. The U.S. and Israel launched airstrikes against Iran Saturday, reportedly killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other top officials. The attacks are still underway, and American casualties have been reporte ...

Group 1: Gold Price Movement - Gold futures opened at $5,393 per ounce on Monday, reflecting a 2.8% increase from Friday's closing price of $5,247.90, marking the largest close-to-open gain since November 28, 2025 [1] - The one-week gain for gold prices is 5.3%, while the one-month gain is 12.2%, and the one-year gain stands at 87.4% [8] Group 2: Market Influences - The recent surge in gold prices is attributed to the outbreak of violence in the Middle East, including U.S. and Israeli airstrikes against Iran, which have reportedly resulted in casualties [1][2] - The ongoing conflict has negatively impacted stock futures while causing oil prices to rise, which could influence inflation and subsequently affect Federal Reserve interest-rate decisions [2] Group 3: Gold Price Tracking - The current price of gold can be monitored continuously through platforms like Yahoo Finance, which provides 24/7 tracking of gold prices [3]

Group 1: OPEC+ Production and Market Impact - OPEC+ nations are considering a significant increase in oil production, which could lead to lower prices in the near future [2][4] - The coordination among OPEC+ members is emphasized, with political motivations influencing production decisions, particularly in light of upcoming elections [3][4] Group 2: Cryptocurrency Reaction to Geopolitical Events - Bitcoin experienced a price increase of 2.2%, reaching over $68,000, following the confirmation of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, indicating a market reaction to geopolitical events [5][6] - The relief associated with regime change in Iran is seen as a factor contributing to Bitcoin's price movement, despite the overall bear market [6][7] Group 3: Natural Gas and Shipping Concerns - The Strait of Hormuz is critical for global LNG shipping, with 20% of the world's LNG passing through it, although it has never been completely closed [9][10] - The U.S. Navy's presence is expected to mitigate risks in the region, drawing parallels to historical military actions [11][12] Group 4: Gold as a Geopolitical Asset - Gold prices have risen by 20% over the year, reflecting its status as a key asset during geopolitical tensions [14] - The current pricing of gold is noted to be at historically high levels compared to crude oil, suggesting potential for a price correction as geopolitical tensions ease [15]

Botswana has long been one of the world's most diamond dependent economies. But as global demand for diamonds softens, the country is accelerating efforts to diversify its mining sector and build a broader minerals base. I spoke with Botswana's Minister of Minerals and Energy, Bogolo Kenewendo about the country's pivot towards a more diversified minerals output.Botswana's mining industry has largely been about the diamonds. Even the focus of our legislation has largely been how do we stimulate beneficiation ...