Commodities

Gold and global bonds have seen a surge in value, while airline stocks have fallen. Investors are concerned that the Israel-Palestine war could escalate into a broader Middle Eastern conflict. Oil prices and defense stocks have climbed, with WTI crude oil at $86.38, up $3.59. US defense stocks, including Northrop …

In an interview on Dubai TV, Mohammed Hashad, Director of Research and Development at Noor Capital and member of the US Association of Technical Analysts, commented on the performance of global markets in light of the current geopolitical developments in the Middle East.First of all; Hashad commented on oil prices …

Gold prices have recovered to around $1,850 due to the dismal market sentiment prompted by escalating tensions between Israel and Palestinians. The gold price is trading at $1852.43 per ounce at the time of writing. Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Lorie Logan has also supported the gold price, drawing less …

Oil prices rose more than three percent on Monday, as clashes between Israel and the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) raised fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East. By 1143 GMT, Brent crude rose $2.70, or 2.2 percent, to $87.28 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude …

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) raised its forecast for global oil demand in the medium and long term in an annual forecast, saying $14 trillion in investments are needed to meet that demand even as the use of renewable fuels increases and more electric cars appear on …

Gold prices rose more than one per cent on Monday, as the outbreak of violent clashes between Israeli forces and the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) over the weekend increased the risk of a broader conflict in the Middle East and stimulated interest in investing in safe havens such as …

Oil prices jumped more than $4 a barrel in early Asian trading on Monday, as political uncertainty worsened across the Middle East following the outbreak of violent clashes between Israeli forces and Hamas over the weekend. The rise in oil prices came to reverse the downward trend last week, which …

Following a significant spike in T-bond yields, the market has momentarily stabilized, but Americans continue to borrow heavily despite Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s 18-month efforts to alter their borrowing and spending habit.Middle East tensions could boost gold, US dollarTensions in Palestine are causing investors to seek safe-haven assets and monitor …

Despite solid labour demand, gold prices have sharply recovered, raising anticipation for another Fed interest rate hike. Despite a weak US Services PMI survey and a weak ADP Employment report this week, the price of the precious metal remained under pressure. At the time of writing, the precious metal is …

On Friday, October 6, the Russian government lifted the ban on diesel exports via seaborne pipelines, removing most of the restrictions that were implemented on September 21. Restrictions applied to gasoline exports remain in place. Diesel is the largest portion of Russia’s exports of petroleum products, amounting to about 35 …