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 …
Read More »Oil Settles Higher After Choppy Trading
Oil prices fluctuated on Tuesday, recovering from losses before giving up some of its daily gains, but managed to close higher with markets anticipating the coming OPEC+ decision on production policy. Concerns over the rising number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in a number of countries continue to limit the effect …
Read More »Gold Plunges to Lowest Level Since April
Gold prices finished lower on Tuesday, as the U.S Dollar (USD) and Treasury bond yields rebounded from recent declines. However, the yellow metal was able to recover from session lows but still closed at its lowest level since April 14. Front Month Gold futures for July delivery lost $17, or …
Read More »Gold Falls Due to The Strength of The Dollar and The Tendency of US Fed to Raise Interest Rates
Gold prices fell on Tuesday, June 29, hovering near the lowest level in a week, which it reached in the previous session, as it was pressured by the rise of the dollar and fears that the US Federal Reserve will tighten its monetary policy earlier than expected. Spot gold fell …
Read More »Oil’s Rally Faltering, Where is the Crude Oil Heading??
Oil prices fell for a second session on Tuesday, June 29, on concerns about slowing growth in fuel demand, as the outbreak of the most contagious delta from Covid-19 imposes new restrictions on movement around the world. Brent crude futures were down 26 cents, or 0.4%, at $74.42 a barrel, …
Read More »Oil Down to Lowest Level in Week Ahead of OPEC Meetings
Oil prices declined on Monday and closed at their lowest level in more than a week, with markets awaiting the outcomes of the coming OPEC+ meeting. Uncertainty regarding production policies coupled with concerns over the rising number of COVID-19 cases in some countries are weighing on energy markets. The OPEC+ …
Read More »Gold Closes Higher as USD Wanes
Gold futures finished higher on Monday, as the U.S. Dollar (USD) showed a relatively weak performance at the beginning of the week. Markets are anticipating key economic data this week, with some analysts seeing the yellow metal possibly restoring the $1,800 level. Gold futures for August delivery gained $2.90, or …
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