Commodities

Gold prices have remained relatively stable in recent weeks, fluctuating within a well-defined range. While the precious metal briefly touched new all-time highs following the release of the August Nonfarm Payrolls report, it has since retreated slightly. Gold trades up and down within a range under its record highs. US …

Oil futures rose by around 1% on Monday, recovering from last week’s steep losses as a potential hurricane neared the U.S. Gulf Coast, a critical area for refining. Brent crude climbed 67 cents, or 0.94%, to $71.73 per barrel by 0901 GMT, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 68 …

Oil futures experienced a significant rebound on Monday, rising by $1 as traders reacted to the potential impact of a hurricane system approaching the U.S. Gulf Coast and recovered from a recent downturn triggered by disappointing U.S. jobs data. By early trading, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures had climbed …

The US labour market was a significant focus for investors, with the August nonfarm jobs repor as the most awaited data. The report confirmed signs of a softening US labour market, starring a drop in the unemployment rate from 4.3% to 4.2% by a clear softening trend in new jobs …

Oil prices edged higher during Asian trading on Friday as investors remained cautious ahead of the release of key U.S. employment data. This comes amid weighing factors, including a significant withdrawal from U.S. crude inventories and a potential delay in production hikes by OPEC+ producers. By 0507 GMT, Brent crude …

The US dollar continued its downward trend, breaching the crucial 101.00 level. This decline was fueled by persistently low US interest rates and growing speculation that the Federal Reserve might implement a more aggressive interest rate cut, potentially halving the cut in its next meeting.The US Dollar Index (DXY) extended …

The yellow metal’s surge is fueled by anticipation of a potential rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Gold’s recent rally is a testament to the market’s growing confidence in a potential Fed rate cut. While the NFP report will be a key event to watch, the overall trend for gold …

Markets are eagerly awaiting the Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, which is due on Friday, September 6. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released this report that shows the average hourly wage, the number of new jobs created (or lost) in a particular month, and the unemployment rate in order …

The global oil market remains in a state of flux, with prices hovering near 14-month lows. A combination of factors, including unexpected inventory draws, OPEC+ decisions, and persistent demand concerns, have contributed to this volatile landscape.Inventory Dynamics and OPEC+ InterventionA significant factor influencing oil prices has been the recent dynamics …

As markets anticipate a larger-than-expected rate cut by the Federal Reserve later this month, recent economic data suggests a slowdown in the US labor market, supporting the rate cut expectations. The Euro strengthened against the dollar as the US dollar’s value declined. Key economic indicators for the Eurozone, including factory …