Gold prices declined on Tuesday, to close at their lowest level in about a month, as the U.S. Dollar (USD) continues to fluctuate with markets anticipating the outcomes of the Federal Reserve. Talks about possible tapering seem to be weighing on the yellow metal ahead of the Fed’s decision. Gold …
Read More »Oil Rises as Risk of Resuming Iran Supply Recedes
Oil prices rose on Tuesday, June 15, as Brent crude posted gains for the fourth consecutive session as prospects for the return of additional supplies to the market from Iran faded as talks about the United States rejoining the nuclear deal with Iran slowed. Brent crude rose 38 cents, or …
Read More »Gold Stabilizes on Dollar Decline, Eyes on Fed
Gold prices rose today, Tuesday, June 15, as the dollar’s decline caused the cost of the yellow metal to decline for holders of the rest of the currencies, while investors awaited the outcome of the US Federal Reserve meeting to elicit indications on the path of unprecedented monetary stimulus. Gold …
Read More »Oil Closes Higher with Expectations for Demand Recovery
Oil prices showed a mixed performance on Monday, amid expectations for the recovery of global demand during the second half of the year. Brent crude futures for August delivery rose by 17 cents, or 0.23%, to close at $72.86 per barrel. The global benchmark has now maintained a rising trend …
Read More »Gold Closes Lower Despite Dollar’s Fluctuations
Gold prices declined on Monday, opening the week with a negative performance as the downward trend continued despite the mixed performance by the U.S. Dollar (USD). This marked the second consecutive daily loss for the yellow metal most-active contracts, which settled at their lowest level since May 14, amid a …
Read More »Oil Rises With Improved Expectations of Demand And Tight Supplies
Oil prices rose today, continuing the gains that lasted over three weeks, thanks to improved expectations for fuel demand, as Covid-19 vaccinations contributed to lifting travel restrictions, as well as tight supplies. Brent crude rose 51 cents, or 0.7%, to $73.20 a barrel, the highest level since May 2019. West …
Read More »Oil Registers Third Straight Weekly Rise
Oil prices finished higher on Friday, registering their third consecutive weekly rise, at fresh two-year high levels. Expectations for demand recovery continue to provide support for crude prices as the global economy shrugs off the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Brent crude futures for August delivery rose by 17 cents, …
Read More »Gold Closes Lower and Turns to Weekly Losses
Gold prices declined on Friday and finished at its lowest level in about a week, as the U.S. Dollar rose across the board. The USD’s rise and selling pressures due to profit making weighed on the yellow metal, which continues to signal strength and maintain most of its gains on …
Read More »Oil is Falling But Heading For a Third Weekly Rise
Oil prices fell on Friday, June 11, but are heading to rise for a third week, thanks to expectations of a recovery in fuel demand in Europe, China, and the United States, as increased vaccination rates lead to easing restrictions imposed due to the Corona pandemic. Brent crude futures were …
Read More »Gold Exceeds $1,900 as The Dollar And US Bond Yields Drop
Gold prices rose above $1,900 an ounce Friday, June 11th, supported by a weaker dollar and lower Treasury yields, after data showing high inflation in the United States was deemed insufficient for the US Federal Reserve to change its monetary policy. And gold rose in spot transactions 0.1% to $ …
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