Gold prices rose during trading today, Friday, the twenty-sixth of January, but they are heading towards recording the second weekly losses in a row, amid the rise of the dollar supported by positive economic data. The US economy grew more than expected during the last quarter of 2023, by about …
Read More »Oil prices are heading for weekly gains supported by US growth data
Oil prices retreated on Friday, but they were poised to register their most significant weekly gains since October, buoyed by positive economic data from the United States and signals of Chinese stimulus that supported oil demand. Brent crude futures declined by 0.57%, or 47 cents, settling at $81.96 per barrel …
Read More »WTI hovers around $77.00 with positive momentum as focus shifts to US PCE
WTI price is expected to close the week in a positive territory due to multiple factors. US GDP data contributed support to reinforcing oil prices. PBoC’s strategy to inject liquidity into the economy contributes to the strength in oil prices.Chinese officials asked their Iranian counterparts to help restrain attacks on …
Read More »Canadian dollar benefits from surging oil prices
The Canadian dollar was able to regain the upward trend after the improvement in risk in global financial markets following positive US economic data that suggested the “soft landing” scenario and that the Federal Reserve’s approach to achieving it is still possible.Oil futures concluded Thursday’s trading in an upward direction …
Read More »Gold attempts to recover after higher-than-expected US GDP data
After the most recent data revealed that the US economy grew faster than anticipated and that inflation came in lower than expected, gold prices are trading at session highs during the North American session. The yellow metal is trading at $2014.39 per ounce at the time of writing.The US economy …
Read More »Gold is hovering near a one-week low amid the strength of USD
Gold prices maintained their position near a one-week low on Thursday, as they grappled with the influence of a resilient dollar and escalating bond yields. The market’s focus was primarily directed towards the impending release of US GDP data and the outcome of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) monetary policy …
Read More »Oil rises amid decline in US crude inventories and stimulus hopes in China
Oil prices experienced an upward surge on Thursday, driven by a combination of factors contributing to market optimism. Data revealing a substantial drop in US crude inventories, coupled with the Chinese central bank’s decision to reduce the reserve requirement ratio for banks, generated positive sentiment and heightened hopes for continued …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, Jan. 24
A growing appetite for riskier assets caused gold prices to retreat during the North American session, closing in on the $2010 area. The recovery of interest in the risk complex put pressure on the dollar and drove the EUR/USD pair above 1.0900. News of further stimulus in China from the …
Read More »WTI surges into $75.50 after EIA report
Crude oil prices surged on the energy markets after US supplies fell more than anticipated. The US’s crude stockpiles saw a sharp decline, but refined petrol saw an increase, according to the EIA. Logistics for crude oil were hindered by the cold, but demand is predicted to rise due to …
Read More »Oil Prices Navigate Geopolitical Tensions and Market Dynamics
In a nuanced dance between geopolitical tensions, demand considerations, and currency dynamics, oil prices exhibited mixed movements on Wednesday. The March contract for Brent crude managed a modest rise of four cents, reaching $79.59 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude mirrored the increase, ticking up four cents to …
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