Commodities

An OPEC document dated January 4, seen by Reuters, showed that the OPEC+ group of oil producers is considering reducing production by 500 thousand barrels per day in February, and three other scenarios include maintaining production at current levels or increasing 500 thousand barrels per day.

Oil prices were almost unchanged on Tuesday ahead of stalled talks between major producers over potential changes to February production that are due to resume later in the day as concerns over fuel demand persist in light of new lockdown measures to combat COVID-19. Brent crude futures for March delivery …

Gold prices fell on Tuesday after reaching an eight-week high, at a time when the US dollar recovered from its lowest level in several years ahead of a re-election for the US Senate in Georgia that will determine the future course of fiscal stimulus in the world’s largest economy. Gold …

Crude oil prices finished Monday on a lower note, amid anticipation for the outcomes of the OPEC+ summit, which will resume on Tuesday. Saudi Arabia is calling for maintaining the output curbs, while Russia is asking for raising production in anticipation for demand recovery. Brent crude futures for March delivery …

The crude oil market is seeing rising concerns about the recovery of global demand amid another wave of the Coronavirus pandemic. A summit for the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and other major producers led by Russia, an alliance known as OPEC+ is discussing output policy for the …

Gold prices rose on Monday, opening the year with a positive performance despite an improved risk sentiment among investors. The yellow metal futures were even able to restore the $1,900 mark with solid gains. Gold futures for February delivery rose by $51.50, or 2.7%, to settle at the level of …

Three OPEC+ sources told Reuters on Monday that most of the group’s experts expressed their opposition to increasing oil production by half a million barrels per day from February at the Joint Technical Committee meeting on Sunday.

Oil prices touched a multi-month high on Monday, thanks to expectations that OPEC and allied producers may restrict production at current levels in February as the coronavirus pandemic keeps first-half demand concerns high. Prices rose in line with the financial markets in general, while Brent crude reached $ 53.17 a …

Gold prices began the new year at a high level and rose to a peak of eight weeks Monday, as gold’s appeal as a safe haven was strengthened by the increase in COVID-19 infections and the possibility of tighter restrictions imposed to contain the pandemic. And gold rose in the …

Gold futures rose on Thursday, finishing a year of strong gains that came on the back of increased demand for the safe haven amid the Coronavirus pandemic and the decline of the US Dollar (USD). Gold futures for February delivery rose by $1.70, or 0.1%, failing to close above $1,900, …