Top 5 Things to Watch Today in Investing

Oil prices have declined by 1% as investors await U.S. stockpile data. The U.S. dollar has also weakened as markets reevaluate expectations regarding Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. As a result, precious metals have experienced a surge due to the dollar’s decline. Meanwhile, the Bank of England is working to address a shortfall in bond purchases, driving gilt yields to new record lows. Global stock markets are predominantly lower, hovering near their 2016 highs.