The number of active rigs drilling for crude oil in the United States declined this week, for the first time since March, despite rising oil prices encouraging a rise in production. Oil rigs decreased by a single rig to reach 343, while natural gas rigs maintained their level of last …
Read More »Oil Rises on Hopes of Recovery in Demand
Oil prices rose on Friday, April 23, boosted by hopes for a recovery in demand as global growth improves and lockdown measures eased, but concerns about a surge in second-wave COVID-19 infections in India dampen the gains. Brent crude futures rose 42 cents, or 0.6%, to $65.82 a barrel after …
Read More »Oil Futures Close on Marginal Gains
Oil prices registered modest gains on Thursday, following strong losses yesterday to their lowest level in a week due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. Brent crude futures for June delivery rose by 8 cents, or 0.1%, to close at $65.40 per barrel. Meanwhile, the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude …
Read More »Gold Declines Following Two Consecutive Rises
Gold prices closed Thursday lower, declining for the first time in three sessions, following a surge to their highest level in about two months on Wednesday. Gold futures for June delivery declined by $11.10, or 0.6%, to finish at $1,782 per ounce. Meanwhile, silver futures for May delivery lost 39 …
Read More »Oil Continues Its Losses For The Third Day Due to The Increase in US stocks
Oil prices extended their losses for the third session Thursday, April 22nd, as a sudden increase in US crude stocks and a new spike in Covid-19 cases in India and Japan fueled concerns about the global economic recovery and that demand for fuel may falter. Brent crude futures were down …
Read More »Gold Approaching $1,800 as Dollar And US Bond Yields Decline
Gold prices settled near a two-month high Thursday, April 22nd, only slightly diverging from the important $1,800 level as the US dollar retreated with the descent of Treasury yields, while palladium supply concerns kept steady near a record high recorded in the last session. Gold was little changed in spot …
Read More »Oil Settles at Lowest Level in a Week
Oil prices declined on Wednesday to their lowest level in a week, due to concerns about the rising number of coronavirus cases and the potential slowing of demand recovery amid a third wave of the pandemic. Brent crude futures for June delivery declined by $1.25, or 1.9%, to close at …
Read More »Gold Closes at Two-Month High
Gold prices rose on Wednesday for the second consecutive session to close at their highest level in about two months, supported by the decline of the U.S. Dollar (USD). The rapid resurgence of the coronavirus with a third wave of the pandemic is increasing demand for safe havens and negatively …
Read More »Oil Prices Decline, The Increase in Covid-19 Cases in India Weakens Demand Forecast
Oil prices fell for a second day Wednesday, April 21, under pressure from fears that the rise in Covid-19 injuries in India will push demand for crude to fall in the third largest oil importer in the world. The price of Brent crude futures for June delivery fell 29 cents, …
Read More »Gold Gaining With Improved Appetite on Dollar and US Bond Yields
Gold prices rose on Wednesday, April 21, hovering near their seven-week highs reached earlier this week, as demand for the safe-haven metal increased due to declining US Treasury revenues. Spot gold rose 0.5% to $1786.80 an ounce, after reaching $1789.77 on Monday, its highest level since February 25. US gold …
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