Oil prices declined on Wednesday and finished at their lowest level since June, after data showed an increase in crude inventories in the United States. Data by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) showed earlier today that crude oil stockpiles in the United States grew by 4.3 million barrels last …
Read More »Gold Settles at Lowest Closing Level in Month
Gold prices declined on Wednesday to finish at their lowest level in about a month, as the US Dollar (USD) rose across the board amid concerns about the rising number of new COVID-19 cases. Gold futures for December delivery plunged by $32.70, or 1.7%, and closed at $1,879.20 per ounce. …
Read More »Oil is Down More Than 4% as Increase in US Stockpiles Fueled Fears of Excess Supplies
Oil prices plunged on Wednesday, giving up the gains they had made the previous day, as an increase in US crude stocks and a rise in coronavirus cases in Europe and the United States fueled concerns about oversupply and weak demand for fuel. Brent crude futures fell $ 1.60 to …
Read More »Oil Prices Fell More 3% Due to Increased Fears of Oversupply
Oil prices retreated on Wednesday, losing most of the gains they made the previous day, as increased US crude stocks and a rise in coronavirus cases in Europe and the United States boosted concerns about oversupply and weak demand for fuel. By 0725 GMT, Brent crude was down $ 40.20 …
Read More »Oil Prices Rise on Storm Zeta News
Oil prices rose on Tuesday as weather conditions are expected to once again affect production in the Gulf of Mexico, On the other hand, a gloomy outlook for global demand amid another surge in COVID-19 cases limited crude gains. Brent crude futures for December delivery increased by 74 cents, or …
Read More »Gold Settles at Week-High
Gold prices closed higher on Tuesday, as the US Dollar (USD) declined across the board amid selling pressures, while demand for safe havens remained high amid worries about another wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gold futures for December delivery rose by $6.20, or 0.3%, and finished at $1,911.90 per ounce. …
Read More »Gold Rises as a New Wave of Infections Casts a Shadow Over the Economic Recovery
Gold prices rose on Tuesday as a new wave of infections with the Coronavirus threatened to slow the global economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, adding to the appeal of the yellow metal as a safe haven. Gold spot 0.2% to 1,906.83 dollars an ounce. In US futures trading, it …
Read More »Oil Steadies But Outlook is Bleak
Oil prices rose on Tuesday after recent sharp losses, but market sentiment remains weak as high COVID-19 cases hurt the outlook for fuel demand while supplies rise. And Brent crude rose 42 cents, or the equivalent of 1%, to 40.88 dollars a barrel. U.S. crude gained 37 cents, or 1%, …
Read More »Oil Finishes at Three-Week Low
Oil prices declined on Monday, finishing the first session of the week at its lowest level in about three weeks. A surge in new COVID-19 cases is raising concerns about demand and economic recovery, especially in the United States and Europe. Brent crude futures for December delivery lost $1.31, or …
Read More »Gold Closes Marginally Higher as USD Rises
Gold prices rose on Monday for the fifth time in six sessions, supported by increased demand for safe havens, amid a surge in new COVID-19 cases. The rise in the yellow metal prices came despite the US Dollar (USD) rising across the board. Gold futures for December delivery closed marginally …
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