Crude Oil Stocks Change in the US was -5.2 million barrels in the week ending June 4, the weekly report published by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) revealed on Wednesday. Analysts’ estimate was for a decrease of 2 million barrels.
Read More »Gold Looking For Direction Before The ECB Meeting And US Data
Gold moved within a narrow range during trading Wednesday, June 9, as investors awaited more data on US inflation and indicators on monetary policy from the European Central Bank, while weaker Treasury yields provided some support for the yellow metal. The benchmark 10-year US Treasury yields are hovering near the …
Read More »Oil Prices Rise Thanks to Signs of a Strong Recovery in Fuel Demand
Oil prices rose for a second session on Wednesday, June 9, thanks to indications of strong demand for fuel in Western economies, while prospects for a return of Iranian supplies dissipated as the US Secretary of State said sanctions against Tehran were unlikely to be lifted. Brent crude futures rose …
Read More »Oil Falls on Doubts About Recovery in Demand
Oil prices extended losses on Tuesday, June 8, as Chinese data revealing a decline in the country’s imports of crude in May highlighted concern about the fragility of the global recovery in demand for crude and fuel. Brent crude was down 49 cents, or 0.7%, at $71 a barrel, after …
Read More »Gold Falls Due to The Rise in The Dollar And The Focus on US Inflation
Gold fell Tuesday, June 8 as the dollar rose, while investors cautiously awaited economic data due this week to assess inflation pressures and the US Federal Reserve’s stance on monetary policy. And gold fell in spot trading 0.1% to $ 1896.94 an ounce, while gold settled in futures trading in …
Read More »Oil Finishes Lower as Chinese Imports Plummet
Oil prices closed lower on Monday, giving up their two-year highs that were registered by the end of last week. A drop in Chinese oil imports might have discouraged the positive expectations for demand recovery in the coming months. Brent crude futures for August delivery declined by 40 cents, or …
Read More »Gold Closes Higher Below $1,900
Gold prices rose on Monday, for the second consecutive session, but once again failed to restore the key $1,900 level. The yellow metal’s rise was limited by the rising Treasury bond yields. Gold futures for August delivery gained $6.80, or 0.4%, to finish at $1,898.80 per ounce. Silver futures for …
Read More »Gold Falls With The Rise of The Dollar And Attention Turns to US Inflation Data
Gold fell today with the dollar slightly higher, as investors’ focus shifted to US inflation data due this week, which may give some indication of the extent to which the Federal Reserve will continue to refrain from reducing monetary support. The dollar rose 0.1%, making gold more expensive for holders …
Read More »Oil Retreats From Two-Year Peak Above $72 on Iran Supply Worries
Oil fell on Monday, after hitting a two-year peak above $72, on pressure from a possible increase in Iran’s exports, but the recovery in demand and supply restrictions from OPEC + provided some support. Demand increases in the United States and Europe with the easing of restrictions related to COVID-19, …
Read More »Oil Futures Settle at Two-Year Highs
Oil prices rose on Friday and ended the week at to their highest levels in about two years, supported by expectations for demand recovery during the second half of the year. Brent crude futures for August delivery rose by 58 cents, or 0.8%, to finish at $71.89 per barrel, rising …
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