Western Texas Intermediate crude oil has dropped from 1% to 3%, extending its losses to three consecutive days. Mixed US data and weaker Industrial Production as well as Retail Sales from China keep producers uncertain of total oil requirements. The Iran nuclear deal agreement would free additional crude to the …
Read More »Germany’s nuclear power plants kept running
The German government plans to keep the last three nuclear power plants operational, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.After having shut down three of the six remaining power plants back in January, German economy and environment ministers reaffirmed in March that the costs and risks of keeping nuclear facilities …
Read More »Dollar rises amid concerns about China’s growth
The dollar rose to a one-week high on Tuesday, August 16, after weak data on the global economy, particularly in China, raised fears of a recession and cast a shadow over currencies such as the Australian dollar. The dollar index, which measures the greenback’s performance against a basket of currencies, …
Read More »Gold prices stabilize as US Treasury yields fall due to the dollar’s rise
Gold prices stabilized on Tuesday, as a stronger dollar and fears that the Federal Reserve would raise interest rates again put pressure on US bond yields. And gold settled in spot transactions at $ 1779.39 an ounce, and US gold futures fell 0.1 percent to $ 1795.70. The US 10-year …
Read More »Oil extends losses as demand outlook continues to weaken
Oil prices fell on Tuesday after disappointing economic data from China, the largest crude buyer, revived fears of a global recession. Brent crude futures fell 73 cents, or 0.8 percent, to $ 94.37 a barrel by 0313 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 44 cents, or 0.5 percent, …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session – Monday, August 15
The EU is working on a final draft concerning the nuclear deal with Iran as Tehran asks for further flexibility on the part of the United States. Iran is expected to provide an answer by the end of the day. The EU wants to bring back Tehran’s nuclear deal amid …
Read More »What Could Chinese Dull Economic Data Mean For Commodities?
Commodities traders are sitting on edge of their seats following the latest batch of Chinese economic data. Almost all commodity-related assets have been impacted. For example; oil prices plummeted by nearly 5% in early trading on Monday.In commodities, WTI drifts 3.5% lower to trade around $88, but at the time …
Read More »Power Prices Hit Record In Germany As Energy Crisis Deepens
Next-year electricity rates in Germany advanced as much as 3.7% to 477.50 euros ($487) a megawatt-hour on the European Energy Exchange AG. That’s almost six times as much as this time last year, with the price doubling in the past two months alone.European power prices jumped to a fresh record …
Read More »Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD bulls struggle around 50 DMA on the road to recovery
Gold Price breaches the critical 50 DMA at $1,782 despite falling yields. China data-led triggers risk-aversion, boosts the safe-haven US dollar. The Gold Index remains exposed to testing the bullish 21 DMA on a daily closing below 50 DMA.Gold Price is deep in the red during the US session, as …
Read More »Gold Slides On NY Fed’s Manufacturing Index Reading
The gold market is not seeing much reaction to the latest economic data as it tries to hold support around $1,800 an ounce. December gold futures last traded at $1,796.30 an ounce, down 1% on the day. At the time of writing, gold price even deteriorates to $1778.71. With a …
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