Precious metals continue to react to heightened uncertainty. Gold pushed to fresh record highs, fuelled by ongoing trade tensions and investor demand for safe-haven assets. Silver, meanwhile, was only a touch higher on the day but holding at five-month highs.
Oil prices pulled back from the $70 per barrel level after a multi-day grind higher as traders reassessed demand prospects in light of global economic concerns. Natural gas remains under pressure, slipping slightly, though it appears to have found a bottom around the 380 level.
Crypto markets suffered sharp losses, with Ether leading the decline, sinking 5% and dropping back below the key $2,000 level. Risk sentiment continues to deteriorate. Bitcoin, which had been eyeing the $90,000 level, struggled to find traction amid the broader market selloff.