Commodities

Oil prices saw a modest increase on Friday but to failed to recovery its large weekly losses, the biggest in about two months, which are mostly due to uncertainty about a new production policy agreement by the OPEC+ alliance, despite recent reports suggesting extending the current deal until the end …

Gold prices decreased on Friday, limiting its fourth consecutive weekly rise, amid fluctuations by the U.S. (USD) that seem to be struggling for direction after the recent remarks by the Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell relatively eased concerns about the recent surges in inflation. Gold futures front-month contracts for July …

The number of active oil and natural gas rigs in the United States increased for the third consecutive week, for the first time since May, despite the recent drop in crude prices, data by Baker Hughes showed on Friday. The total rig count rose by five to 484 in the …

Oil prices rose on Friday but were still heading for their biggest weekly decline since at least May, as expectations of increased supplies spooked investors. Brent crude rose 37 cents, or 0.5%, to $73.84 a barrel, and is set to lose 2.3% this week, the biggest weekly decline since May. …

Gold prices fell on Friday, July 16, but remained on track to achieve gains for the fourth consecutive week, supported by the confirmation of the US Federal Reserve Chairman to stick to the accommodative monetary policy of the economic recovery. And the price of gold in spot transactions fell 0.3% …

Oil prices fell Friday, July 16, heading for their biggest weekly drop since at least May. Expectations of an increase in supply raised investor concerns, as OPEC is likely to raise production in line with a possible recovery in demand as more countries recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. The price …

Oil prices finished lower on Thursday, maintaining a downward trend for the second consecutive session, amid uncertainty about production levels. Yesterday, media reports suggested that the OPEC+ alliance has reached an initial agreement to extend the current output cuts until 2022, with a gradual easing in the curbs in line …

Gold prices finished lower on Thursday after recent remarks by the Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell eased concerns about the rising inflation a sudden change in monetary policy. The yellow metal’s decline comes a day after finishing at its highest level in about a month. Gold futures for August delivery …

Gold prices extended gains to hit a month high on Thursday, July 15th, after US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell calmed concerns about an early easing of monetary support, sending the dollar and US Treasury yields down. Spot gold was up 0.3% at $1,831.70 an ounce, after hitting its highest …

Oil prices closed lower on Wednesday after news reports pointed to expectations of an agreement between major producers about output policy in the coming months. Sources reportedly told Bloomberg that the OPEC+ alliance is planning another meeting soon to close the deal, while other media reports said that an agreement …