Three OPEC sources told Reuters that OPEC+ is likely to stick to the current pace of gradual easing of oil supply restrictions at Tuesday’s meeting, as producers weigh their expectations of a demand recovery against a possible increase in Iran’s supply. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and …
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Oil prices rose on Tuesday, June 1 ahead of a meeting of the OPEC+ alliance, buoyed by hopes of growth in fuel demand in the coming months as the summer driving season begins in the United States, the world’s largest oil consumer. Prices also received a boost from Chinese data …
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Gold prices rose today, Tuesday, June 1 to their highest levels in nearly five months, supported by the decline of the dollar and growing inflationary pressures, while investors awaited more US data for indications of the extent of the global economic recovery. Spot gold rose 0.1% to 1910.24 dollars an …
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Gold prices rose on Monday, heading for their biggest monthly jump since July 2020, thanks to the decline in the dollar and bond yields, as well as the growing inflationary pressures that boost demand for the metal as well. And the spot price of gold was up 0.1% to $ …
Read More »Oil Contracts Are Heading For Gains For The Second Month in a Row
Oil prices rose in early Asian trade on Monday, buoyed by positive times for fuel demand growth next quarter, as investors look to this week’s OPEC+ meeting to see how producers will respond. Brent crude futures for August delivery were up 50 cents, or 0.7%, at $69.22 a barrel, after …
Read More »Oil Closes Mixed but Maintains Gains Ahead of OPEC Meeting
Oil prices fluctuated on Friday and showed a mixed performance but still managed to register weekly and monthly gains on the back of positive expectations for demand recovery. Brent crude futures for July delivery rose by 17 cents, or 0.2%, to finish at $69.63 per barrel, its highest closing level …
Read More »Gold Closes Higher to Expand Weekly and Monthly Gains
Gold prices rose on Friday, extending weekly and monthly gains and restoring the $1,900 level. As recent data showed a surge in inflation, gold and other safe haven assets saw increased demand. Gold futures for August delivery rose by $6.80, or 0.4%, to close at $1,905.30 per ounce. This marked …
Read More »Oil Rises to Support Positive Demand Outlook Facing Supply Concerns
Oil prices rose on Friday, May 28, and Brent crude remained intact near the level of $ 70 a barrel, as positive US economic data and expectations of a recovery in global demand overshadowed concerns about an increase in supplies from Iran when sanctions are lifted. Brent rose 24 cents, …
Read More »Gold Falls on The Rise of The Dollar And Bond Yields Ahead of The release of US Inflation Data
Gold prices fell on Friday, May 28th, as the dollar and US Treasury yields rose, while investors awaited the release of personal consumption data in the United States later in the day for indications of inflationary pressures. Gold fell in spot transactions 0.2% to $ 1891.45 an ounce. The metal …
Read More »EIA Expects Higher Demand and Fuel Price Hike
The United States Energy Information Administration (EIA) has projected that energy prices will continue to rise on increased demand, according to its latest outlook report. The EIA now expects the global demand for fuel will reach 97.7 million barrels per day, rising by 5.4 million barrels per day compared to …
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