Gold prices experienced a minor decline in Asian trade on Friday, as reduced recession concerns tempered the demand for safe-haven assets. Despite this, expectations of interest rate cuts kept gold prices close to record highs. Spot gold fell by 0.1% to $2,453.02 an ounce, while gold futures for December delivery …
Read More »China’s Economic Malaise: A Global Ripple Effect
China’s economic engine, which has long been the world’s growth driver, is losing steam. Recent data highlights a deepening slowdown with far-reaching global consequences. The Chinese economy is under increasing strain, with its weakest growth in five quarters. Efforts to bolster consumer spending have yielded disappointing results, and China’s GDP …
Read More »XAU/USD Steadies Above $2,450 Following US Retail Sales Data
During Friday’s early Asian session, the price of gold remains unchanged at $2,455. US initial jobless claims decreased by 7K to 227K last week; retail sales in July exceeded forecasts, increasing 1.0% MoM. The downward potential of gold may be limited by the growing geopolitical threats in the Middle East. …
Read More »World’s Largest Oil Platform Built By China
The recent construction of the world’s largest offshore oil platform by China for Saudi Arabia’s Marjan field is a striking testament to the enduring significance of fossil fuels in the global energy landscape. This behemoth, capable of producing millions of barrels of oil daily, stands in stark contrast to the …
Read More »Gold declines following US Retail Sales Data
Gold price retreated from its intraday high of $2,470 after upbeat US Retail Sales data for July. Traders are widely anticipating the Fed will begin reducing interest rates from September. The July US CPI data boosted confidence that price pressures will return to the desired 2% rate. The US Census …
Read More »Oil Prices Edge Higher Amid Rate Cut Hopes and Geopolitical Tensions
Oil prices rose on Thursday, bolstered by optimism that potential U.S. interest rate cuts could stimulate economic activity and increase fuel consumption. However, concerns over sluggish global demand limited the gains. By 0348 GMT, Brent crude futures were up 17 cents, or 0.21%, at $79.93 a barrel, while U.S. West …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, August 14
The US dollar weakened again today as continued signs of cooling inflation diminished expectations for further interest rate hikes. The Dollar Index fell to its lowest level in several days as July’s CPI data reinforced the trend of declining inflation.Key economic indicators will be released today in the US, including …
Read More »Price Outlook: Four factors could push oil higher, including inflation data
Even if oil prices have dropped recently, there are some encouraging signs that can help them rise once again in the near future. The aforementioned factors encompass geopolitical conflicts, global demand, and additional economic conditions-related factors. The negative effect from OPEC’s reduction of its forecasts of global oil demand last …
Read More »Oil Prices Fluctuate Amid Middle East tensions
A surprising increase in US commercial crude oil inventories has ignited market speculation as geopolitical tensions simmer in the Middle East. The US Energy Information Administration reported a 1.4-million barrel build in oil stockpiles for the previous week, a stark contrast to the American Petroleum Institute’s estimate of a 5.2 …
Read More »Oil Prices Rise Amid U.S. Inventory Drops and Middle East Tensions
Oil prices climbed on Wednesday, driven by a decline in U.S. crude and gasoline inventories and concerns over potential escalations in the Israel-Gaza conflict that could impact global oil supplies. By 0540 GMT, Brent crude futures had increased by 56 cents, or 0.7%, to $81.25 a barrel. Similarly, U.S. West …
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