Commodities

As investors step into 2025, the financial landscape is poised for significant shifts across various asset classes. This overview is an attempt to delve into the expected trends for shares, cash, bonds, commodities, gold, and Bitcoin, providing a comprehensive understanding of what the new year might bring and could bring …

Gold prices climbed higher on Monday, trading up some 1.33% at $2667 per ounce, driven by a combination of factors:Geopolitical Uncertainty: The ongoing instability in the Middle East, particularly following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria, has increased demand for safe-haven assets like gold. Central Bank Buying: …

Oil prices rose by more than 1% on Monday, supported by expectations of economic stimulus from China and geopolitical developments in the Middle East. China’s Policy Shift Spurs Optimism Brent crude futures climbed 94 cents, or 1.32%, to $72.06 per barrel by 0852 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) …

The U.S. labor market demonstrated resilience in November as Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) increased by 227,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report released on Friday. This robust figure surpassed market expectations of 200,000 and significantly outpaced October’s revised gain of 36,000, which had initially been reported as just …

Oil prices softened on Friday, reflecting persistent market concerns about a looming supply surplus in 2025, even as OPEC+ extended its production cuts through the end of 2026. Brent crude futures dipped by 0.9%, trading at $71.43 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell 1% to $67.65 per …

Gold prices gained modestly during Asian trading hours on Friday, supported by cautious investor sentiment ahead of U.S. nonfarm payrolls data and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. However, the yellow metal remains subdued due to resilience in the U.S. dollar and mixed signals on future Federal Reserve interest rate policies. Key Market …

Oil prices edged lower on Thursday as investors weighed OPEC+’s decision to extend its production cuts until April 2025 against a projected surplus in global supply for next year. Brent crude futures fell 0.3% to settle at $72.09 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures declined 0.35% …

The upcoming release of the November Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) report is poised to be a pivotal moment for the US dollar and global financial markets. While consensus estimates point to a modest job growth of 200,000, the market’s focus will be on the underlying trends in wage growth, labour force …

Gold prices showed limited movement in Asian trading on Thursday, as improved risk appetite and a strong U.S. dollar weighed on safe-haven demand despite political turbulence in France and South Korea. Market Performance Spot Gold: Fell slightly to $2,649.09 an ounce. Gold Futures (February): Declined 0.1% to $2,672.99 an ounce …

Oil prices declined on Wednesday as investors braced for a likely extension of production cuts by the OPEC+ alliance. While a significant drawdown in U.S. crude inventories offered some upward pressure, the market’s attention remained firmly fixed on the upcoming OPEC+ meeting. The organization is expected to extend its production …