The OPEC+ alliance ministerial meeting decided to delay the decision on output policy until Friday, according to recent media reports. It was reported that the alliance was near an agreement on raising production levels by about two million barrels per day between August and December through an increase of about …
Read More »Reuters: OPEC+ to Ease Oil Output Cuts by Around 2 Million bpd Between Aug. And Dec.
Citing two sources with the knowledge of the matter, Reuters reported on Thursday that the OPEC+ is likely to ease oil output cuts by around 2 million barrels per day between August and December. Crude oil jumped on the news and was seen at its highest level since October 2018 …
Read More »Gold Rises on Delta Variant Fears Ahead of US Jobs Data
Gold prices rose today, Thursday, July 1, as concerns about the most contagious delta strain of the Coronavirus boosted the yellow metal’s appeal as a safe haven, ahead of US jobs data, which is an important factor in the US Federal Council’s policy outlook. Spot gold rose 0.4% to more …
Read More »Oil Prices Rise Ahead of OPEC+ Decision to Cut Supplies
Oil prices rose on Thursday, July 1, buoyed by falling US inventories, as investors awaited a decision from major producers on whether to maintain or ease supply cuts in the second half of the year. Brent crude for September delivery gained 15 cents, or 0.2%, to $74.77 a barrel, while …
Read More »Oil Settles Higher Following Inventory Data
Oil prices finished higher on Wednesday, after data showed that U.S. crude inventories declined for the sixth consecutive week. Markets are anticipating the decision by members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its OPEC+ allies on output curbs. Brent crude futures for September delivery gained 34 …
Read More »Gold Futures Fall for the Month to Limit Quarterly Gains
Gold prices rose on Wednesday, amid the U.S. Dollar (USD) decline across the board, but showed a varied performance on the monthly and quarterly levels. The yellow metal’s front month contract for July delivery added $8.00, or 0.45%, to settle at $1,770.80 per ounce. This marked the biggest daily gain …
Read More »U.S. Oil Inventories Down for Sixth Straight Week
Crude oil inventories in the United States declined last week for the sixth consecutive week, according to official data. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) on Wednesday reported that crude inventories fell by 6.7 million barrels in the week to June 25. The drop in oil inventories exceeded most market …
Read More »OPEC+ to Discuss Extension of Oil Supply Deal Beyond April 2022
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, the group known as OPEC+, is expected to discuss a potential extension of the oil supply deal beyond April 2022 on Thursday, Reuters reported, citing two OPEC+ sources.
Read More »Reuters: An OPEC + Committee Expects an Imbalance in The Oil Market After April 2022
According to a report seen by Reuters, an OPEC+ committee warned of “significant uncertainty” and the risk of a possible disruption to the global oil market after April 2022. The report also showed that the committee, known as the Joint Technical Committee, expects a surplus of oil by the end …
Read More »Gold on Record The Path of The Largest Monthly Decline in Nearly 5 Years
Gold hovered around a two-month low on Wednesday, June 30, as investors awaited US jobs data for greater clarity on the US Federal Reserve’s stance on policy, while the yellow metal headed for its worst monthly decline since November 2016. And gold fell in spot transactions 0.2% to $ 1757.76 …
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