Commodities

The price of natural gas is still rising following one of the best weeks of 2023, which saw a 17% increase. After disruptions in Norway, the continent’s primary producer, there are still doubts over whether European supply can keep up with demand. Despite strong fundamentals, as long as prices are …

Gold recorded some decline in 19 limited transactions, Monday, June 19, under pressure from the strength of the dollar, as investors evaluate the future path of interest rates after the US Federal Reserve’s statements that hinted at future increases. Spot gold prices fell 0.2% to $1953.69 an ounce. US gold …

Global oil prices fell on Monday, reversing gains made last week, as doubts about China’s economy overshadowed OPEC+ production cuts and the reduction in the number of oil and gas rigs operating in the United States for the seventh consecutive week. Brent crude fell 68 cents to trade at $75.93 …

The macroeconomics situation of the US has generally improved better than anticipated and is likely to improve further. This is expected to reduce upward support on the dollar’s value.Although the June FOMC meeting gave the impression that hawkish policymakers were taking a break by raising the terminal rate for this …

Oil rose on Friday and posted a weekly gain, as higher Chinese demand and OPEC+ supply cuts lifted prices. Brent crude gained 94 cents to settle at $76.61 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose $1.16 to $71.78. Brent posted a weekly gain of 2.4% and WTI …

Markets are eyeing Powell’s two-day testimony before the House and Senate next week, a lineup for Fed speakers, and more macro releases.Next week, gold will experience a lot of conflicting signals. More easing from China (commercial banks are reducing rates), Fed speakers, and flash PMIs. The market may theoretically still …

Gold rose on Friday after the dollar hovered near a one-month low, but expectations of an increase in US interest rates this year limited gains. And gold in spot transactions increased 0.3 percent to $ 1964.19 an ounce by 1030 GMT, on its way to rise 0.2 percent this week. …

The Bank of Japan’s decision about Friday’s Asian session will be the week’s final major event. The University of Michigan will publish its Consumer Sentiment survey in the US later in the day. Market players will continue to analyse the decisions made at the most recent central bank meetings on …

The Gold Index climbed 0.86% in the trading, spurred on by a softer US Dollar and retreating US bond yields. Despite the Fed’s rate hike pause, US Treasury yields are retreating, signaling broad market skepticism over monetary tightening. US Retail Sales see an unexpected rise in May, bucking predictions, but …

Oil prices stabilized on Thursday after a sharp decline on Wednesday, as the market balanced between a jump in refinery production in China, the world’s largest crude importer, and a weak economic outlook there. Brent crude futures rose only three cents, or 0.04 percent, to $73.23 a barrel by 0903 …