Commodities

Bitcoin’s record rally topped $107,000 on Monday after President-elect Donald Trump reiterated that he plans to create a US bitcoin strategic reserve similar to its strategic oil reserve, stoking the enthusiasm of crypto bulls. Markets Brace for Fed’s Rate DecisionThe US Dollar dipped slightly on Monday as investors turned their …

President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to lower consumer prices that have soared since the pandemic, explaining how he would do so by repeating a simple mantra: “Drill, baby, drill.” He is expected to speed drilling permits that took an average of 258 days to complete during the Biden administration, hold …

A Cautious Market Awaits the FedGold prices maintained a steady footing on Monday, as investors braced for the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. The precious metal, often seen as a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty, was buoyed by a combination of factors, including expectations of a rate cut and …

Oil futures eased slightly on Monday after reaching their highest levels in weeks, as traders booked profits ahead of the Federal Reserve’s final policy meeting of the year. Despite the decline, prices remain supported by fears of supply disruptions linked to potential U.S. sanctions on major oil exporters like Russia …

Gold prices remained relatively flat during Asian trading on Monday as investors tread cautiously ahead of the Federal Reserve’s final policy meeting for 2024. A stronger dollar and mixed signals on U.S. interest rate expectations added pressure to the precious metal, while industrial metals, such as copper, faced headwinds from …

Last Monday, the Nasdaq index temporarily surpassed the 20,000-point mark, setting a new record. Strong economic growth, increasing corporate profits, moderate inflation, and the beginning of central banks easing their monetary policies have all contributed to the stock market’s successful performance this year. However, some uncertainties remain about the future …

While financial assets have had a stellar year, commodity ETF performance has been merely “okay.” The top-performing broad commodity ETF of the year, the WisdomTree Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund (GCC), increased 17.5% so far this year through December 11. However, the $4.3 billion Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity ETF (PDBC), …

Gold, often considered a safe-haven asset, has recently faced headwinds as rising US Treasury yields and a stronger dollar have weighed on its price. While geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties could provide support for the precious metal, the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions will play a crucial role in shaping …

Crude oil prices have recently seen a surge, pushing crude oil futures above the $70 per barrel mark. While this upward trend is fueled by factors like OPEC+ production cuts and geopolitical tensions, a closer look reveals a more complex picture. The recent rally in oil prices is a testament …

Gold prices stabilized during Friday’s Asian trading session after experiencing significant losses the previous day. A stronger U.S. dollar, fueled by expectations surrounding next week’s Federal Reserve meeting, weighed on the yellow metal. However, gold retained most of its weekly gains, supported by heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East …