Commodities

Middle East geopolitical concerns have caused a more than 2% increase in WTI crude oil prices. Attacks on ships by a militant organisation associated with Iran that disrupt oil shipping routes across the Red Sea serve as the impetus for the rally. The price of WTI is supported by geopolitical …

British Petroleum, the leading oil company, said on Monday that it was temporarily suspending all transportation operations through the Red Sea after attacks launched by the forces of the Houthi group, which controls most of Yemen at the weekend. The company added in a statement: “The safety and security of …

Gold prices rose on Monday, supported by weak bond yields, as investors awaited US inflation data scheduled to be published later this week in search of more indications about the path the Federal Reserve will take on interest rates after an easing trend last week. Gold rose in spot transactions …

Oil prices rose nearly 1 percent in early Asian trading on Monday, supported by a decline in exports from Russia and increased fears of supply disruptions due to Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea. Brent crude futures increased 69 cents, or 0.9 percent, to $77.24 per barrel by …

Last week was ideally key central banks’ week, it is poised to be followed by a relatively quiet week ahead. It was practically a big week for US stocks. US StocksThe Fed’s indication that it may lower interest rates three times in 2024 caused the stock market to surge higher …

The price of WTI oil fell as low as $70.65 in the afternoon and then slightly increased to $72.00. This week, WTI might revert to the opening bids because of intricate technical issues and a danger prompted by the Fed’s dovishness. Global oil demand is declining more swiftly than OPEC’s …

In recent weeks, gold prices have reached all-time highs. Due to its dual function as a store of wealth and a hedge against inflation, the price of gold has a special place in the financial markets.Although gold has broken several records since the COVID crisis began, the recent surge in …

According to Wall Street analysts, there is a chance that oil prices could possibly rebound in the upcoming year, though probably not much. Five major banks have projected that the global benchmark Brent will average roughly $85 per barrel in 2024, down from its current level of $77.Goldman Sachs Group …

Oil prices rose in early Asian trading on Friday and are on track to record their first weekly gains in two months, benefiting from the decline in the dollar and optimistic expectations from the International Energy Agency about oil demand next year. Brent crude futures rose nine cents to $76.70 …

The US dollar has been softer despite the recent slew of US data, including Retail Sales and Jobless claims. The US Dollar Index dropped further on Thursday, extending the negative momentum that followed the FOMC statement. The dovish signals from the Fed have weighed on the US Dollar, which remains …