Commodities

Gold rose slightly on Tuesday, as it was confined to a narrow range as investors refrained from forming large positions ahead of the release of US economic data that may affect the Federal Reserve’s interest rate strategy. Gold rose 0.1 percent to $1,842.37 an ounce at 0245 GMT, while it …

The week has got an obviously quiet beginning as the United States observes the President’s Day holiday. Economic Data The absence of macroeconomic releases helped majors to trade within tight intraday ranges. Liquidity is thin and the market sentiment is sour. Key Developments North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile …

Oil prices surged over 1% on Monday, buoyed by optimism over Chinese demand, continued production curbs by major producers and Russia’s plans to rein in supply.Brent crude settled up $1.07, or 0.95%, at $83.56 a barrel. WTI for March, which expires on Tuesday, last rose 86 cents, or 1.12%, at …

As bond yields surge, investors Advised To Build Strategic Position in the gold marketEconomists do expect to see lower gold prices in the near term as markets begin to price in further aggressive monetary policy action from the Fed. Higher inflation prompted markets to price in a 21% chance that …

Gold prices fell on Monday, affected by the rise in the dollar, and after recent US economic data raised concerns that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates further. The spot gold price fell 0.2 percent to $1,837.59 an ounce by 0048 GMT. US gold futures fell 0.1 percent to …

Oil prices were little changed in early Asian trading on Monday, after falling $2 a barrel at the close on Friday, as rising supplies in the United States and expectations of higher interest rates dampened optimism about a recovery in demand in China. Brent crude fell nine cents, or 0.1 …

The US dollar achieved strong gains in the last trading week, driven by a series of strong US economic data, with the markets increasing expectations that the US Federal Reserve will continue its tightening approach. In terms of weekly trading, the US dollar recorded a strong rise in today’s trading, …

US Treasury bond yields ended Friday’s trading in a bearish direction on weaker risk appetite after rising expectations of raising the federal interest rate based upon the latest US inflation readings. US Treasury bond yields for ten years fell to 3.821%, compared to the previous daily close of 3.862%.Last week’s …

Gold price is expected to finish the week with around 1.60% loss, below the $1850 level. Gold spot price tumbled for the third day, down almost 0.65% after US economic data throughout the week, turning market sentiment sour on speculations that further Fed tightening is looming. At the time of …

Goldman Sachs said it now expects the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates 3 times this year, by a quarter of a percentage point each time, after data this week indicated rising inflation and a strong labor market. A report on Thursday showed that producer prices in January accelerated by …