Commodities

Oil prices have erased all intraday losses after the Energy Information Administration (EIA) release, with WTI crude prices reaching their lowest levels in almost two months. The US benchmark crude is +0.12% up trading at $78.10 and Brent is trading is also +0.16% up trading at $82.91 per barrel, at …

Despite higher US Treasury yields and a stronger US dollar during the North American session, gold is still trading firmly over $2,300. This is a slight move. Now, traders’ and investors’ attention is focused on impending US data, such as unemployment claims, University of Michigan consumer sentiment, and the Fed’s …

On Wednesday, gold prices exhibited a subdued performance as traders weighed the prospective timeline for potential US interest rate cuts and awaited clearer signals on monetary policy. In spot transactions, gold edged up by 0.1 percent to reach $2,317.44 per ounce by 0444 GMT, while US gold futures recorded a …

In the early hours of Wednesday’s Asian trading session, oil prices experienced a decline amidst indications of increased crude and fuel inventories in the United States. This trend suggested a potential softening in demand, prompting a cautious stance among investors regarding supply expectations ahead of the upcoming OPEC+ bloc meeting …

With the global markets in the midst of a generalised consolidation phase, the US dollar saw some decent gains as the FX universe gradually turned its focus to the announcement of the US CPI next week. In the face of further declines in US rates, the USD Index, or DXY, …

The Gold Index, XAU/USD, was trading down by roughly -0.33% earlier on Tuesday, in the $2,310s, but at the time of writing, it is only -0.20% down, trading at $2,319.56, as the US Dollar recovers, reducing the cost of Gold which is priced in USD. Gold price declines on Tuesday …

On Tuesday, Japan’s Nikkei index surged over 1 percent, reflecting improved investor sentiment driven by heightened bets on potential US interest rate cuts and sustained gains in the technology sector. Closing at 38,835.10 points, the Nikkei index climbed 1.57 percent, marking its highest closing level since April 15. The broader …

Oil prices climbed on Tuesday following reports of Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza city of Rafah, with ceasefire negotiations ongoing but no agreement reached yet with Hamas. By 0400 GMT, Brent crude futures rose by 23 cents, or 0.28 percent, reaching $83.56 per barrel. Similarly, US West Texas Intermediate crude …

Gold Prices Rise on Rate Cut Bets and Safe-Haven Demand Amid Gaza Uncertainty Gold prices climbed on Tuesday, supported by expectations of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve later this year and increased demand for the precious metal as a safe haven amid uncertainty surrounding the ceasefire in …

As traders examined Fed interest rate cut bets, gold prices rose above $2,300 per troy ounce. After a recent dip, the US dollar was able to rise as investors examined the US labour market report. After three weeks of declines, the USD Index recovered and crossed over the 105.00 mark. …