Gold prices rose on Monday after posting two consecutive declines, during which it was able to maintain the $1,800 level. Although the yellow metal did not yet restore its highest level in nine years, where it closed last Wednesday, gold futures for August delivery increased by $12.20, or 0.7%, and …
Read More »Oil Prices Drop With Concerns Over Supply
Oil prices fell on Monday in Asia ahead of the OPEC meeting on Wednesday. Brent crude prices fell 0.74% to $ 42.92 a barrel, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell 0.81% to $ 40.22 a barrel. Oil had risen more than 2% on Friday after the International Energy Agency (EIA) revised …
Read More »Goldman Sachs Sees Gold at $2,000 per ounce
Goldman Sachs has raised its forecasts for gold prices during 2020, according to a recent note, CNBC reported. The bank sees gold prices at $1,800 per ounce during the next three months, at $1,900 for the coming six months, and at $2,000 a ton for the coming 12 months. Goldman …
Read More »Oil Prices Close Friday Up by 2%
Oil prices gained more than 2% on Friday, after the International Energy Agency (EIA) expected improved demand for crude during 2020, claiming that the worst effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the oil market are over. Brent crude settled higher by 2% or 89 cents at $43.24 per barrel, while …
Read More »Gold Prices Declines but Log Weekly Gains
Gold prices declined for the second consecutive day but were able to maintain the $1,800 level, near its highest in nearly nine years. The yellow metal futures for August delivery decreased marginally by $1.90 and settled at $1,801.90 per ounce. Gold prices increased by 0.7% for the week. This is …
Read More »Baker Hughes: US Oil Rigs Down in Week
The number of active US oil rigs decreased by four to 181 this week, according to data by Baker Hughes. It worth mentioning that the number of rigs drilling for crude oil in the US did not a single increased since mid-March.
Read More »IEA: COVID-19 Worst Impact on Oil Market Has Passed
The worst effects of the coronavirus pandemic on global oil demand may have passed, according to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) on Friday, the Wall Street Journal reported. However, the crisis will continue to leave its toll as markets slowly recover during the second half (H2) of …
Read More »WTI Futures Close Below $40 pb
Crude oil prices declined on Thursday with the market seeing increased concerns regarding the recovery of global demand for oil, amid record surged in the number of COVID-19 cases in the United States. The US benchmark crude, West Texas Intermediate (WTI), futures closed down by 3.1% or $1.28 at $39.62 …
Read More »Gold Settles Lower but Maintains $1,800-Level
Gold prices settled lower on Thursday, as the US Dollar strengthened and was supported by strong economic data. Gold futures for August delivery decreased by about 1% or $16.80 and closed at $1,803.80 per ounce, maintaining the $1,800-level. On Wednesday, the precious metal futures closed at their highest level since …
Read More »CAD Falls as Oil Prices Decline
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) could not take advantage of positive economic data on Thursday and fell against major currencies, amid a decline in oil prices and as many investors are seemingly leaning towards safe havens. The CAD is down by 0.50% against the British Pound (GBP), with the GBP/CAD pair …
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