Oil prices fell, as they were negatively affected by fears that a significant increase in the number of cases of Covid-19 in Europe and the United States was curbing demand in two of the largest fuel-consuming regions in the world, while the strength of the US dollar added more pressure …
Read More »Gold on The Verge of Suffering a Weekly Loss
Gold fell today, Friday, and appears to be heading towards its first weekly loss in three weeks, while the dollar is holding on to its rally while providing more fiscal stimulus in the United States appears unlikely before the presidential election. Gold spot fell 0.2% to 1903.24 dollars an ounce …
Read More »Oil Narrows Losses on US Inventory Data
Oil prices closed Thursday lower amid increased concerns for the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on the global demand recovery. Brent crude futures for December delivery decreased by 16 cents, or 0.4%, to settle at $43.16 per barrel. Meanwhile, the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures for …
Read More »US Oil Inventories Decline More than Expected
Crude oil inventories in the United States declined by 3.8 million barrels last week, according to data by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) on Thursday. The decline exceeds that expected by market experts of around 2.3 million barrels, and it comes after an increase of 500,000 barrels in the …
Read More »Gold Closes on Marginal Gains
Gold prices returned to gains on Thursday, amid increased demand for safe havens amid uncertainty. The rise in the yellow metal prices came despite the US Dollar’s (USD) gains. Gold futures for December delivery rose by $1.60, or 0.08%, and settled at $1,908.90 per ounce. Since the beginning of the …
Read More »Oil Falls as Corona Cases Threaten to Recover Demand
Oil prices plunged on Thursday, erasing earlier gains in the session, as a new spike in COVID-19 cases around the world reinforced concerns about economic growth and a recovery in fuel demand. European countries re-impose curfews and general isolation measures in light of the increase in new cases of Corona. …
Read More »Gold Retreating as US Dollar Rallies as Bets on a US Stimulus Dissipate
Gold fell on Thursday, and lay below $ 1900, a psychological important level, as the dollar held on to recent gains after US Treasury Secretary Stephen Mnuchin dashed hopes for a new stimulus package before the presidential election. Spot gold fell 0.2% to $ 1897.47 an ounce, after rising 1.2% …
Read More »Oil Maintains Rising Trend for Second Day
Oil prices maintained gains for the second consecutive session on Wednesday, amid commitment by OPEC+ leaders to output cuts. Brent futures for December delivery gained 87 cents, or 2.1%, to settle at $43.32 per barrel. Meanwhile, the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for November delivery finished higher by 84 …
Read More »Gold Restores $1,900 Mark at Close
Gold prices rose on Wednesday, supported by the decline of the US Dollar (USD), restoring the $1,900 per ounce level. Gold futures for December delivery increased by $12.70, or 0.7%, and settled at $1,907.30 per ounce. Meanwhile, silver futures for December delivery added 27 cents, or 1.1%, and closed at …
Read More »WTI Advances to Fresh Tops Beyond $41.00
WTI crude prices rose to a 3-day high, surpassing $ 41.00 on Wednesday. Crude oil is adding to Tuesday’s gains, rising above $ 41.00 a barrel after upbeat comments from the International Energy Agency. Indeed, the agency expected a significant drop in global stocks in the last quarter of this …
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