Commodities

The French economy grew by 0.5% in the second quarter of this year, exceeding expectations, driven by exports while household consumption declined, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. This first estimate of the Institute came higher than the estimated growth forecast of 0.1% for the period …

On Friday, gold prices recovered slightly from their lowest levels in two weeks, after strong US economic data caused a wave of selling in the previous session, and as the atmosphere dominated by interest rates pushed the yellow metal towards its biggest weekly loss in five weeks. Spot gold rose …

Japanese automaker Toyota Motor said on Friday that its sales increased 5.1 percent in the first half of 2023 compared to the same period last year, thanks to the easing of semiconductor supply restrictions and, in particular, strong demand in Japan. The company sold about 4.9 million vehicles globally in …

Oil prices fell in early Asian trading on Friday after concerns about demand offset the impact of strong economic data. Brent crude was down 59 cents, or 0.7 percent, at $83.65 a barrel by 0027 GMT, but was on track for a weekly increase of 5 percent. US West Texas …

The outlook remains negative for Gold despite oversold readings. Gold prices dropped by more than $30 during the US session and remain under pressure amid a stronger US dollar and higher US Treasury yields. Technical factors also weighed on the yellow metal. XAG/USD bottomed at $1,942 before modestly rebounding. The …

On Thursday, WTI jumped above $80.00 for the first time since the middle of April. The increase in oil prices is supported by tighter global supply and Chinese stimulus. The price of American crude oil increased by more than 1% to over $80.00, which is the highest level since mid-April. …

Gold prices rose to a one-week high on Thursday, supported by a slight decline in the dollar, as investors weighed somewhat measured comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell following a widely expected interest rate hike. Spot gold rose 0.3 percent to $1,977.13 an ounce by 0352 GMT, after earlier …

Oil prices rose 1 percent on Thursday, to compensate for the losses of the previous session, after overshadowing concerns about the economic slowdown, and expectations of an increase in Chinese demand. And by 0522 GMT, Brent crude futures rose 72 cents, or 0.9 percent, to $ 83.64 a barrel. US …

The EUR/USD pair rises, benefiting from the weaker performance of the US dollar following Fed’s policy decision. The Fed hiked rates by 25 bps as expected to 5.25-5.50%, its highest in 22 years, meanwhile, all eyes are focusing now on ECB’s decision on Thursday, expected to deliver a 25 bps …

WTI gained support at a $78.66 daily low and later rose above $79.00 although still suffering daily losses. The FOMC decision, which is anticipated to result in a 25 bps raise, will be the session’s high point. EIA Crude Oil stockpiles decreased by 0.6M in the third week of July, …