Commodities

Gold prices saw little movement in Asian trade on Tuesday, hovering near 11-day lows as traders sought further clarity on U.S. political developments and monetary policy ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting next week. Despite a significant drop from record highs reached earlier this month, gold remained relatively stable due …

The critical metals market, the lifeblood of electric vehicles and modern electronics, is engulfed in a bitter competition for supremacy. Western mining companies are on one side, supporting techniques that are ethically and environmentally sound. China, an industrial giant with an unrelenting thirst for output and market dominance, is situated …

Dubai TV hosted Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital, and a member of the US Association of Technical Analysts, to comment on and shed light on market movements, especially the American markets, which recorded further gains following the assassination attempt on Trump and amid ongoing negotiations …

According to a recent note from Morgan Stanley, the current tightness in the crude oil market is expected to ease next year, leading to a potential surplus and a decline in Brent prices to the mid-to-high $70s range. While the market is expected to remain tight throughout most of the …

Gold prices saw a slight uptick in Asian trading on Monday, driven by safe-haven demand as investors reacted to U.S. President Joe Biden’s surprise decision to drop out of the 2024 reelection race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris. Despite a recent decline from record highs last week due to …

This week, financial markets navigated a mix of influences, with technology and political developments grabbing the spotlight. While the US dollar strengthened, and gold prices surged, stock markets witnessed some profit-taking. The overall sentiment leaned towards safe-haven assets like gold due to economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions. Microsoft shares were …

Gold hits a peak of $2,447 before falling 1.90% to $2,398. Fears over Trump’s chances of winning the election and China’s economic expansion strengthen the US dollar. US Treasury yields rise, with the 10-year note at 4.233%; the US Dollar Index rises to 104.34, up 0.18%. The statistics released this …

Gold prices experienced a sharp decline in Asian trading on Friday, retreating from recent record highs due to a combination of profit-taking and a strengthening dollar fueled by speculation over a potential second term for Donald Trump and stricter U.S. trade policies. The spot gold price plummeted 0.9% to $2,423.89 …

ECB Policy Decision, USD Gains Momentum: The European Central Bank (ECB) adhered to market expectations by leaving its policy rates unchanged. President Christine Lagarde’s remarks also failed to surprise investors. However, the US dollar (USD) regained strength, fueled by rising yields ahead of key Federal Reserve (Fed) speakers scheduled for …

Oil prices continued to rise on Thursday, supported by a larger-than-expected decline in U.S. crude inventories, signaling strong demand from the world’s largest oil consumer. Brent crude futures rose 0.5% to $85.49 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 0.8% to $83.54, both building on gains from …