Brent crude was up 24 cents to 39.85 dollars a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures increased 33 cents to $ 37.59. Both contracts were down on Monday. The rally in oil contracts comes just before Hurricane Sally is expected to hit the US coast on the Gulf …
Read More »Oil Finishes Higher Amid Output Disruptions
Oil prices rose on Tuesday, amid output disruptions in North America, despite continuous concerns about the outlook for global demand. Brent crude futures for November delivery increased by 92 cents, or 2.3%, and finished at $40.53 per barrel. Meanwhile, the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for October delivery added …
Read More »Gold Settles at Two-Week High
Gold prices rose on Tuesday, for the second consecutive session, to its highest level in about two weeks. The yellow metal futures for December delivery gained $2.50, or 0.1%, to settle at $1,966.20 per ounce. This is the highest closing level for gold futures since the beginning of the month.
Read More »Oil Falls as Demand Concerns Continue to Weigh on Market
Oil prices fell on Tuesday, September 15th, as a result of concerns about a slow recovery of global demand for fuel that has been hit by the Coronavirus pandemic, in light of a warning about pessimistic expectations from major oil producers. Brent crude fell four cents, equivalent to 0.1%, to …
Read More »Gold Hits Its Highest Level in Nearly Two Weeks on Falling Dollar
Gold reached its highest level in nearly two weeks Tuesday on September 15th in light of the dollar’s weakness and as investor interest turned to the US Federal Reserve meeting in search of details regarding its plans to keep interest rates low while aiming to raise the rate of inflation. …
Read More »Oil Down Amid Demand Concerns
Oil prices fell on Monday, due to concerns and negative expectations for the global demand outlook. The global benchmark Brent crude futures settled lower by 22 cents, or 0.6%, at $39.61 per barrel. Meanwhile, the US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures closed lower by 7 cents, or 0.2%, at …
Read More »Gold Settles Higher as USD Weakens
Gold prices rose on Monday amid a decline by the US Dollar and the Treasury Yields, and despite a rise in stock markets amid an improved risk appetite. Gold futures for December delivery finished higher by $15.80, or 0.8%, at $1,963.70 per ounce. As for silver futures, the December contracts increased by …
Read More »Gold Rises on Dollar Weakness, Eyes on Fed
Gold prices rose on Monday, September 14th, boosted by the dollar’s weakness, while investors are looking to the US Federal Reserve meeting this week to get indications regarding stimulus measures and inflation target. The gold spot rose 0.2% to 1944.69 dollars an ounce by 06:47 GMT. And gold in US …
Read More »Oil Rises by a Storm Threatening The Gulf of Mexico
Oil prices rose today due to a tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico, which forced companies to evacuate platforms and halt production. Still, the gains were limited by concerns about a glut in global supplies and a decrease in demand for fuel. By 06:29 GMT, US West Texas Intermediate …
Read More »Oil Futures Down More than 6% for the Week
Oil prices declined on Friday, logging their second consecutive weekly decline amid a mostly negative outlook for global demand. Brent crude futures for November delivery closed lower by 23 cents, or 0.6%, at $39.83 per barrel losing 6.6% for the week. Meanwhile, the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures for October …
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