Traders increased their open interest positions in Gold futures markets by almost 3.5K contracts at the beginning of the week, according to flash data from CME Group. Volume, in the same line, reversed three consecutive pullbacks and went up by around 57.4K contracts. Gold now targets the 2020 topsPrices of …

Ahead of the OPEC and its allies (OPEC+) JMMC meeting scheduled on Wednesday, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak was tested positive for coronavirus. However, the Russian media suggested that the minister will participate in the OPEC+ meeting online, via a video link.

CME Group’s advanced prints for Natural Gas futures markets saw open interest shrinking by around 6.3K contracts at the beginning of the week after two builds in a row. In addition, volume extended the erratic performance and went down by around 288.3K contracts. Natural Gas met resistance around $2.40/MMBtuPrices of …

The dollar fell while commodity currencies rose Monday (August 17th) as investors welcomed the delay in reviewing the US-China trade agreement without compromising it. Early transactions in London witnessed limited movements in light of a state of caution following weak data and uncertainty at the beginning of a week that …

The US NY Empire State Manufacturing Index fell more than expected in August. It came at 3.7, declined from 17.2 in July and fell short of 15.0 expected. New orders -1.7 vs +13.9 last month, little changed. Employment jumped higher to +2.4 vs +0.4 last month. Shipments +6.7 vs +18.5 …

The Chinese state media reported on Monday, citing a statement from China’s cabinet saying that China will not resort to flood-like stimulus, adding that they will keep liquidity reasonably ample. This comes after the PBOC injected liquidity into the system, offering 700bn yuan in a medium term lending facility earlier …

US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross told Fox Business Network on Monday that China has been buying large amounts of US agricultural products. Other comments: “China-US trade talks continue at various levels.” “The US is eager for China to continue buying American farm products.” “Trump is looking to close loopholes to …

OPEC+ is meeting on 19 August to assess its supply deal as the world struggles to control the coronavirus spread that has a damaging effect on economies and fuel demand globally. The Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC) will gather on Wednesday to assess the compliance issue of the organization and …

Japan recorded its largest economic contraction in Q2 as the coronavirus pandemic crushed business and consumer spending, putting policymakers under pressure to take bolder action to prevent a deepening recession. Although the economy began to emerge from recession after easing the lockdown in late May, many analysts expect any rebound …

Germany’s central bank said on Monday that the German economy is poised for a rapid and broad recovery after an unprecedented contraction in peacetime in the spring, but a coronavirus vaccine may be necessary before a full recovery is possible, according to Reuters. “The clear and widespread recovery in macroeconomic …