Commodities

Gold rose Wednesday, December 2, to its highest level in more than a week, supported by the dollar’s decline, while signs of progress in discussions on a new US stimulus package to mitigate the repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic boosted the appetite for the precious metal as a hedge against …

Oil prices fell in early transactions on Wednesday, December 2, but recovered some losses later after news indicating that Britain has become the first country in the world to agree to use a vaccine for Covid-19, which will start from next week. Prices fell earlier after an unexpected build-up in …

Gold fell on Wednesday 2 December, as investors were cautiously dominated due to doubts about progress in the stimulus package in the United States, while reports of developments regarding the Covid-19 vaccine added pressure. Spot gold prices fell 0.3% to $ 1808.67 an ounce after an increase of more than …

Oil prices fell on Tuesday to their lowest level in about a week, after the OPEC+ alliance delayed its decision regarding output cuts, in a move that was somehow expected. Brent crude futures for February delivery fell by 46 cents, or 1%, at $47.42 per barrel. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) …

Copper futures rose on Tuesday to their highest level in about seven years, continuing a strong rally supported by increased demand and strong investors’ appetite for the red metal. Strong manufacturing data in China, and relatively in the United States, are also providing support for copper. Copper futures for March …

Gold prices recovered on Tuesday from its lowest level in about five months, logging its biggest daily rise in about three weeks. This comes as the US Dollar (USD) declined across the board following the release of mixed economic data. Gold futures for February delivery gained $38, or 2.1%, to …

Gold prices rose on Tuesday, December 1, after heavy selling that pushed it to its lowest level in nearly five months in the previous session, to renewed interest in the yellow metal, which represents a safe haven in light of the high number of cases of Covid-19, which blurred the …

Oil prices closed lower on Monday, awaiting the OPEC+ decision regarding output cuts. A decision is expected on Tuesday, although it was reported that the meeting could be delayed to Thursday. Brent crude futures for February delivery declined by 37 cents, or 0.8%, and settled at $47.88 per barrel. Meanwhile, …

Gold prices fell on Monday, expanding its fourth consecutive monthly decline during November. The ending month saw a decreased demand for safe havens, especially the yellow metal, prompted by positive news about Coronavirus vaccines. Gold futures for February delivery declined by $7.20, or 0.4%, and closed at $1,780.90 per ounce, …

Crude oil prices fell on Monday, November 30, as investors awaited the decision of the OPEC+ producers’ group on whether to extend large production cuts to balance global markets, but the hopes of the vaccine helped keep the two benchmarks on a path of more than a fifth since the …