Gold won today, Friday, as the dollar fell, which pushed safe haven flows towards the yellow metal again after an increase in cases of Coronavirus in the United States and Europe, threatening to derail the global economic recovery from its course. Spot gold rose 0.1% to $ 1869.16 an ounce …
Read More »Oil Continues to Post Losses
Global oil prices fell by more than 1%, to continue to suffer losses and heading towards the second monthly decline due to growing fears that the high number of Covid-19 cases in Europe and the United States may harm fuel consumption. Brent crude fell for the third day, and fell …
Read More »Oil Closes at Lowest Level in Five Months
Oil prices finished Thursday lower, at its lowest closing level in about five months, amid concerns about the rising number of Coronavirus cases and the recovery of the global economy and demand for energy. Brent crude futures for December delivery declined by $1.47, or 3.8%, to settle at $37.65 per …
Read More »Gold Settles at Fresh Month-Low
Gold prices declined on Thursday for the second consecutive session, as the US Dollar (USD) rally continued supported by strong economic growth during the third quarter of the year. Gold futures for December delivery fell by $11.20, or 0.6%, and finished at $1,868 per ounce, its lowest closing level since …
Read More »OPEC+ Output Cuts Facing Uncertainty Next Year
Major crude oil producers in the Arabian Gulf are considering whether to extend output curbs into 2021, Reuters reported. The current OPEC+ agreement indicates that by the end of the year, production cuts will be eased by 2 million barrels per day (b/d). However, it is widely expected that the …
Read More »US Natural Gas Supplies Up 29 BCF in Week
Natural gas inventories in the United States increased by 29 billion cubic feet last week, below market expectations, according to data by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) on Thursday. Gas stockpiles now stand at 3.955 trillion cubic feet. This means an increase of 285 billion cubic feet compared with …
Read More »Oil Continues Losses Amid Renewed Fears of Coronavirus and a glut of supply
Oil prices continue their losses after losing 5% in the previous session, with governments re-imposing restrictions to contain the second wave of cases with the Coronavirus, and amid indications of a growing global supply glut. By 0743 GMT, US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down 8 cents, equivalent to …
Read More »Oil Prices Tumble on US Inventory Data
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 …
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