WTI prices gains traction near $78.90 on early Friday trading. The softer US April inflation data, Fed rate cut expectations, and a drop in US crude inventories boost the black gold. The ongoing geopolitical risks in the Middle East might cap the downside of WTI prices. The latest US Consumer …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, May 16
The US Dollar regained some stability and partially reversed its recent significant decline, especially in response to the US Consumer Price Index (CPI). Meanwhile, Federal Reserve officials expressed caution about inflation and the possibility of future interest rate cuts later this year. USD Index Rebound: The USD Index (DXY) experienced …
Read More »Oil Prices Extend Gains Amid Signs of Stronger U.S. Demand
Oil prices extended gains from the previous session on Thursday on signs of stronger demand in the U.S., where data showed slower inflation than markets expected, bolstering the argument for an interest rate cut that could drive greater consumption. Brent futures rose 32 cents, or 0.4%, to $83.07 a barrel …
Read More »Gold Prices Steady Amid Soft Inflation Data, Rate Cut Expectations Rise
Gold prices stabilized in Asian trading on Thursday following robust overnight gains, propelled by softer inflation data that drove the dollar to one-month lows and increased speculation of impending interest rate cuts. With the yellow metal now within reach of May’s record highs, traders are wagering that the Federal Reserve …
Read More »Gold Price Leaps Following Key Inflation Data
Earlier during the North American trading session, gold price has significantly leapt reaching $2,390, its highest level in three weeks, with a gain of over 1%. The precious metal is trading at $2,388.78 per ounce at the time of writing, up +0.11%.This upward trend follows the release of data by …
Read More »Oil Slides Below $78.00 After OPEC, IEA Monthly Reports
Oil prices are 0.25% down, sliding below $78.00 after both OPEC and the International Energy Administration (IEA) released their monthly reports. OPEC stuck to previous expectations, while sluggish demand is forecasted in the IEA release. The US Dollar Index eases ahead of the US CPI print, with markets expecting a …
Read More »Oil Prices Rise on Weakening Dollar, Inventory Declines, and Inflation Outlook
Boosted by Multiple FactorsOil prices climbed on Wednesday, propelled by a combination of factors including a weakening U.S. dollar, inventory declines, and optimistic inflation data. Brent crude futures surged by 0.5% to reach $82.77 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures (WTI) also rose by 0.5% to $78.44 …
Read More »Gold Steadies, Copper Hits Two-Year Highs as Markets Brace for U.S. Inflation Data
Gold’s Resilience:Gold prices stabilized in Asian trading on Wednesday, benefiting from a weaker dollar as investors awaited key U.S. consumer inflation data. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks suggesting a pause in U.S. rate hikes contributed to the dollar’s decline, supporting gold’s overnight gains. Anticipation of CPI Data:Market focus shifted …
Read More »Gold surges amid stronger safe haven appeal
Because of its continued appeal as a safe haven to central banks and investors, gold continues to find support in the face of geopolitical risk aversion. Tuesday sees a stabilization of the gold price in the $2,350s, trading at $2,352.14, up +0.69% at the time of writing, as demand for …
Read More »Gold Prices Rebound Slightly in Asian Trading Amid Focus on US Inflation Data
Gold prices inched up in Asian trading on Tuesday, recovering from recent losses as market attention remained fixed on the impending release of US inflation data, which could provide further insights into the trajectory of interest rates. Despite showing some strength last week, gold remained below its record levels reached …
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