Germany’s crude oil imports declined by 1.9% on an annual basis during the first seven months of 2020, data showed on Wednesday, as reported by Reuters. German oil imports amounted to 48.8 million tons between the beginning of January and the end of July 2020, down from 49.7 million tons …
Read More »US Oil Inventories Fall Unexpectedly for Third Week in Row
Crude oil inventories in the United States declined last week, for the third consecutive week, by 2 million barrels, according to data by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) on Wednesday. This comes against expectations of an increase by 1.6-1.9 million barrels. US oil stockpiles reached a total of 492.4 …
Read More »Oil is Rising Near $ 42, All Eyes on Libya and US Stocks
Oil prices decreased for the second day in a row Wednesday, September 30, continuing to incur large losses in light of the increase in Coronavirus infections before the start of the winter season in the north, which raised fears of further restrictions on activities, which may, in turn, reduce the …
Read More »Gold on Its Way to Post Worst Month Since November 2016
The yellow metal continues on its way to post its biggest monthly decline in nearly 4 years, driven by the strong US dollar and the return of caution to the markets after the first presidential debate in the United States. Spot gold fell 0.6% to 1,885.81, down 4.3% since the …
Read More »Oil Prices Down by More than 3%
After rising for the first session of the week, oil prices returned to losses on Tuesday. The Brent crude futures for November delivery dropped by $1.40, or 3.3%, and closed at $41.03 per barrel. Meanwhile, the US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for November delivery closed lower by $1.31, …
Read More »Gold Settles Above $1,900 an Ounce
Gold prices increased on Tuesday for the second consecutive session, restoring the $1,900 per ounce mark. The yellow metal gains were supported by the US Dollar (USD) decline. Gold futures for December delivery gained $20, or 1.1%, and settled at the level of $1,903.20 per ounce.
Read More »Oil Declining And Demand Concerns Outweigh Hopes For US Stimulus
Oil prices fell on Tuesday, September 29, erasing gains from the previous session, while chronic demand concerns due to the Corona pandemic outweighed hopes generated by a new US stimulus package that lawmakers find difficult to agree on. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 34 cents, equivalent to 0.8%, …
Read More »Gold Settles as US Dollar Weakens Ahead of Trump And Biden Debate
Gold prices stabilized on Tuesday, September 29, with the dollar retreating from its highest level in two months, as investors look to the first US presidential debate and the developments of a new bill for coronavirus aid in the United States. There was little change in the yellow metal in …
Read More »Oil Closes Higher on Stimulus Hopes
Oil prices closed higher on Monday, amid increased hopes for a new economic stimulus package in the United States. However, rising concerns about the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in many countries limited the gains of crude prices. Brent crude futures closed higher by 51 cents, or 1.22%, at $42.43 …
Read More »Gold Settles Higher as USD Declines
Gold prices closed higher on Monday, rising in the first session of the week as the US Dollar (USD) declined across the board against major currencies. In addition, political uncertainties and the rising number of COVID-19 cases in many countries are spurring demand for safe havens. Gold futures for December …
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