Commodities

Gold prices rose on Wednesday, supported by a slight decline in the dollar, as investors looked forward to the release of the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy meeting for the month of September, as well as inflation data, for indications on the path of raising interest rates. And …

Oil prices fell for the third consecutive session on Wednesday as the dollar strengthened and investors prepared to receive US inflation data amid concerns about fuel demand raised by the risks of a global recession and the tightening of Covid-19 restrictions in China. By 0410 GMT, Brent crude futures fell …

Gold price is slightly up during the North American session, but the precious metal is still pressured due to high US Treasury bond yields, as well as the stronger US dollar. The US 10-year Treasury bond yield is down by four bps but around YTD highs at 3.92%, while the …

Oil prices fell more than 2% on Tuesday, extending losses of about 2% also in the previous session, as fears of a global recession and an increase in Corona virus infections in China exacerbated concerns about slowing global demand. World Bank President David Malpass and International Monetary Fund Managing Director …

Gold prices fell slightly on Tuesday, weighed by gains in the dollar amid expectations of further interest rate hikes, while caution prevailed ahead of key inflation data due later this week. Spot gold prices fell 0.1% to $1,665.89 an ounce by 0612 GMT, after touching the lowest level since October …

Coronavirus cases are increasing across China, prompting many local authorities to tighten control over movement. According to a model from Nomura, about 4.8% of China’s GDP was negatively affected by COVID controls as of Monday, October 10. This is up from 4.3% last week. According to official announcements, three districts …

Oil prices fell on Tuesday, extending losses of about two percent in the previous session, as a stronger dollar and an increase in coronavirus infections in China led to fears of slowing global demand. By 0342 GMT, Brent crude futures fell 27 cents, or 0.3 percent, to $ 95.92 a …

Germany has no plans to back a joint European Union debt issuance according to a government source. This statement comes to reject prior news from the European session, so, according to the source, Germany does not support joint EU debt to encounter the looming energy crisis.The government source told Reuters …

As US CPI data is eyed, gold prices dropped significantly lower on Monday. Not only did the price take out $1,675, but it has also made a low of $1,665.77, taking on a key support area as the markets remain focused on the hawkish stance of the Fed.Gold dropped from …

Oil prices retreated by 1% on Monday as investors are concerned about economic storm clouds that could foretell a looming global recession and erosion of fuel demand amid probable tight supply .Brent crude futures fell 96 cents, or 1%, to $96.96 a barrel by 11:31 a.m. EDT (1531 GMT). West …