Gold prices rose to a two-week high on Tuesday, December 8th, thanks to hopes that US lawmakers will reach an agreement on a financial stimulus package to ease the economic consequences of the growing infection with the Coronavirus. Gold rose in the spot market 0.3% to $ 1869.06 an ounce …
Read More »G7 Finance Ministers Call for Regulating Cryptocurrencies
The G7 Group is calling for regulating digital currencies, according to a statement by the U.S. Department of the Treasury on Monday, Reuters reported. This comes following a virtual meeting that gathered finance ministers and central bank governors from the group. The German Ministry of Finance issued another statement after …
Read More »Oil Finishes Lower Amid COVID-19 Fears
Oil prices closed lower on Monday, beginning the week with a negative performance, amid concerns about the rising number of Coronavirus cases in many countries. Lockdowns and the fear of more preventive measures are prompting concerns about the recovery of the demand for energy worldwide. Brent crude futures for February …
Read More »Gold Closes Higher as USD Declines
Gold prices rose on Monday, opening the week with a positive performance as the US Dollar (USD) declined near its lowest level since 2018. The rise of the yellow metal also comes amid renewed hopes for a new government stimulus package in the United States. Gold futures for February delivery …
Read More »Gold Rising as US Stimulus Tilts Over Vaccine Hopes
Gold prices rose slightly on Monday, December 7, as weak US job data supported hopes for more fiscal stimulus, although optimism about the deployment of vaccines to prevent the Coronavirus curbed the gains. The spot price of gold rose 0.2% to $ 1841.93 an ounce by 05:54 GMT, while US …
Read More »Oil Falling From Its Highest Level in Months Due to Covid-19 Measures
Oil prices fell on Monday, December 7, from their highest levels in months, with the continuing increase in infections with the Coronavirus globally and renewed closure measures, the latest of which included the imposition of strict restrictions in southern California in the United States, the largest consumer of crude in …
Read More »Oil Rises and Logs 2% Weekly Rise
Oil prices rose on Friday, extending its weekly gains, supported by a positive reaction to the OPEC+ move, which is seen as an indicator of market recovery signs. Brent crude futures for February delivery rose by 54 cents, or 1.1%, to finish at $49.25 per barrel. For the week, the …
Read More »US Oil Rigs Rise in Week
Active crude oil and natural gas rigs in the United States rose this week, for the eleventh time in 12 weeks. Oil and gas rig count increased by three to 323 in the week that ended on December 4, according to the Baker Hughes weekly report. Oil rigs alone increased …
Read More »Gold Declines but Scores Weekly Gains
Gold prices declined on Friday, despite the decline of the US Dollar (USD), amid improved investors’ sentiment on Coronavirus vaccine progress. Gold futures for February delivery decreased by $1.10, or 0.1%, and closed at $1,840 per ounce. For the week, the yellow metal contracts gained 2.9%. On the other hand, …
Read More »Gold on Track For a Weekly Gain
Gold prices stabilized today, Friday, and is heading towards achieving its first weekly gain in 4 weeks, as the dollar retreated due to growing hopes for an American stimulus, and before the release NFP due at a later time. Today. The gold spot was little changed at $1840.75 an ounce, …
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