Commodities

Oil prices retreated after they rose earlier Thursday, May 6, under pressure from increased cases of Covid-19 in India and elsewhere, despite a drop that greatly exceeded expectations for US crude stockpiles. Brent crude futures fell 28 cents, equivalent to 0.4%, to $ 68.68 a barrel, and US West Texas …

Gold prices rose Thursday, May 6, as a decline in US Treasury bond yields offset pressure from the dollar’s ​​rally, while investors awaited US non-farm payrolls data for April, which is scheduled for release later this week. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $1789.22 an ounce. US gold futures advanced 0.2% …

Oil prices showed a mixed performance on Wednesday, following the release of the weekly inventories report in the United States. Another increase in gasoline stockpiles increased worries about demand recovery. Brent crude futures for June delivery added 8 cents, or 0.1%, to reach $68.96 a barrel. Meanwhile, the U.S. West …

Gold prices rose on Wednesday after declining yesterday due to comments about the U.S. Treasury Secretary that suggested nearing an interest rate hike. The U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, Janet Yellen, is also the former leader of the Federal Reserve. She was the central bank’s first Chairwoman. Yellen walked back …

Crude oil prices rose on Wednesday, maintaining an upward trend for the third session in a row, following the release of the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) weekly report. The supplies weekly report showed that oil inventories in the United States declined by more than expected last week, falling by …

Business activity accelerated in the euro area last month, as the dominant service sector in the region ignored renewed lockdown measures and resumed growth, according to a survey on Wednesday that also indicated that companies are facing rising raw material costs. Europe is facing a third wave of the Coronavirus, …

Gold prices rose on Wednesday, May 5, supported by the dollar’s decline, but the gains were limited after US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said interest rates may need to be raised. Spot gold rose 0.2% to 1,781.13 dollars an ounce. US gold futures rose 0.3% to $1781.50. The dollar index …

Oil prices rose on Wednesday, May 5, continuing the gains from the previous session after industry data indicated that US crude inventories fell by much more than expected last week, reinforcing positive views of fuel demand in the world’s largest economies. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 48 cents, …

Oil prices rose on Tuesday for the second consecutive session, supported by positive expectations about easing preventive measures against the Coronavirus pandemic. Brent crude futures for July delivery gained $1.32, or 2%, to close at $68.88 per barrel. Meanwhile, the U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) June futures increased by $1.20, …

Gold closed lower on Tuesday, after remarks by the U.S. Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen, pointed to a possible interest rate hike to prevent the economy from overheating. Recent remarks by Fed officials indicated that despite recovery signs the economy is yet to achieve the central bank’s employment and price stability …