Commodities

Gold prices climbed in Asian trade on Monday, regaining some of the ground lost throughout most of July. This recovery is largely attributed to growing expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, as well as a weaker dollar following recent U.S. inflation data. Spot and Futures Prices Spot …

Several factors dominated market activity throughout last week, including economic data, developments in the US political landscape ahead of the 2024 presidential election, escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East amid the ongoing war in Gaza, and updates on the monetary policies of central banks in major economies. Economic Data …

In the days leading up to the important OPEC meeting on August 1, oil prices are collapsing. The drop this week, which was caused by worries over China’s slowing consumption, puts the oil cartel in a risky position as it navigates a volatile market. At the time of writing WTI …

Gold prices surged 1.01% on Friday, supported by lower US Treasury yields amid growing optimism for an interest rate cut by the Fed in September after data showed US prices rose modestly in June.Spot gold was up about 1.01% to $2,389.71 per ounce, after hitting its lowest since July 9 …

Oil prices saw a slight uptick on Friday but remained on course for a third consecutive week of declines, influenced by weak demand from China and evolving geopolitical developments in the Middle East. Marginal Gains on Friday Brent crude futures for September inched up by 12 cents, or 0.2%, to …

Gold prices inched up in Asian trading on Friday, recovering slightly from a week marked by significant losses as traders largely favored the dollar ahead of key interest rate signals. The precious metal had surged to record highs in July, only to be pulled back by a mix of profit-taking …

The US Dollar Index held near 104, influenced by yen movements and rate cut speculation. The release of PCE data, personal income, personal spending, and the final Michigan Consumer Sentiment is expected to impact the dollar.The euro recovered recent losses, trading near 1.0870 against the dollar. The ECB’s Consumer Inflation …

The economic landscape is shifting as evidence of cooling inflation becomes increasingly apparent. The June Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index report, a key metric closely watched by the Federal Reserve, is anticipated to reflect continued moderation in price growth. This positive trend, driven by factors such as declining gas …

Analysts predict that a second Donald Trump presidency after the election on November 5th would be generally negative for the oil market, albeit it would probably have a limited impact. Even while Trump seems to have a more pro-oil and gas agenda than a Democratic contender, it would take a …

Gold prices tumbled on Thursday, dropping over 1.67% to reach their lowest point in two weeks. This decline comes as investors shift their focus from safe-haven assets to upcoming US economic data, particularly the Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) data due on Friday. The precious metal is trading at $ 2,357.5 …