Gold prices rose on Wednesday, May 19, hovering near their highest levels in four months, supported by the dollar’s decline, ahead of the release of the minutes of the latest US Federal Reserve policy meeting, which is expected to shed more light on policymakers ’views on inflation. Spot Prices rose …
Read More »Oil Prices Falling on High Rate of Covid-19 Cases in Asia And Inflation Concerns
Oil prices fell for the second consecutive session on Wednesday, May 19, due to renewed demand concerns with the rise in cases of Coronavirus in Asia and fears of high inflation, which may push the US Federal Reserve to raise interest rates, which may limit economic growth. Brent crude futures …
Read More »Oil Closes Lower Amid Expectations for Rising Output
Oil prices declined on Tuesday, as media reports pointed to expectations of a rise in output as talks continue regarding the Iran nuclear deal. In addition, data by the American Petroleum Institute (API) estimated that crude oil inventories in the United States rose by 620,000 barrels last week. Gasoline inventories …
Read More »Gold Settles Higher as the USD Declines Across the Board
Gold prices rose on Tuesday, registering gains for the fourth consecutive session, as the U.S. Dollar (USD) continued to decline against major peers. In addition, the rising consumer inflation in the United States leading to mixed expectations for the interest rates also increased the demand for safe-haven assets. After trading …
Read More »Gold Rallied After US Housing Data
The price of gold rose today after the less-than-expected home building permits data. Homebuilding permits decreased to 1,760 million, compared to an expected 1,770 million. Housing Starts fell 9.5% in April. Gold is receiving from the increasing US dollar index its weakness, in light of weak US data, and expectations …
Read More »Gold Reaches a 4-Month High Supported by Falling Dollar And Inflation Concerns
Gold prices rose on Tuesday and reached their highest levels in nearly four months during the session, supported by the weakening of the US dollar and investors’ use of the metal, which does not yield a return, to hedge against rising inflation. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $ 1868.30 an …
Read More »Brent Crude Oil Above $70 a Barrel For The First Time Since March 5
Brent crude futures rose above the level of $70 a barrel for the first time since last March, as hopes for a strong recovery in fuel demand after the resumption of economic activities in the United States and Europe were offset by concerns about the spread of Covid-19 cases in …
Read More »Oil Futures Rebound as Recovery Hopes Emerge
Oil prices rose on Monday, opening the week with a strong performance amid expectations for recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Recent media reports suggested that the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, is going forward with a new construction project named the Central Vista Redevelopment Project, which includes establishing new buildings …
Read More »Gold Settles Near Four-Month Highs
Gold prices rose on Monday to reach a new level that is their highest in about four months, amid a decline in global stock markets and a subsequent increase in the demand for safe haven assets. In addition, a decline in the U.S. Dollar (USD) amid mixed expectations about interest …
Read More »Oil in a Limited Range And COVID-19 Restrictions in Asia Affecting Sentiment
Oil prices moved within a limited range today, Monday, after concerns about supplies subsided to support the recovery of a major US pipeline network, but the imposition of new restrictions in Asia amid the escalation of Covid-19 cases affected sentiment. The gasoline shortage plaguing the east coast of the United …
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