Crude oil prices fell Thursday, August 13, after OPEC said it expects demand for its oil to decline more than expected, although US government data showed a decline in inventories, indicating that demand is returning despite the Coronavirus pandemic. Brent crude fell eight cents to $ 45.35 a barrel by …
Read More »Gold Futures Rose During Asian Session
According to the COMEX, gold futures were traded in December at $ 1943.55 per ounce, up 0.28%. It previously traded at a session high $ 1952.65 an ounce. Gold may find points of support at $ 1874.20 and resistance at $ 2089.20. The dollar index, which measures the performance of …
Read More »Oil Settles at Highest Level in Five Months
Oil prices increased on Wednesday, reaching their highest level in about five months, supported by the decrease in U.S. crude inventories. Brent crude futures for October delivery settled higher by 93 cents, or 2.1%, at $45.43 per barrel, its highest closing level since March 5. Meanwhile, the West Texas Intermediate …
Read More »Gold Resumes Gains after Brief Correction
Gold prices seem to have recovered from a strong correction wave on Tuesday, after closing higher on Wednesday, which reflects the high demand for the precious metal as a safe haven. According to market analysts, the losses of Tuesday were also due to an increase in the U.S. Treasury yields. …
Read More »API: U.S. Crude Oil Inventories Down 4.4 M Barrels in Week
The United States crude oil inventories decreased by 4.4 million barrels last week, according to data by the American Petroleum Institute (API) released on Tuesday. The U.S. crude stockpiles now stand at around 516 million barrels. Meanwhile, gasoline inventories fell by 1.3 million barrels, while distillate stockpiles declined by 2.9 …
Read More »Oil Prices Settle Lower by 1%
Oil prices decline on Tuesday, after rising earlier in the session to its highest level in about five months, amidst concerns about a second COVID-19 wave as the number of cases increase in many countries. In addition, the market is still anticipating passing the second stimulus package by the U.S. …
Read More »EIA: U.S. Oil Production Seen at 11.26 M b/d in 2020
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Tuesday that it expects crude oil production in the United States to decline by 990,000 barrels per day (b/d) in 2020 to 11.26 million b/d. This implies a higher decline than what was forecasted last month, at 600,000 b/d. The EIA now …
Read More »Gold Sees Biggest Decline in Seven Years
Gold prices declined on Tuesday amid a strong correction wave, seeing its largest fall in more than seven years, since mid-April 2013. The losses of the yellow metal as stock markets around the globe flourished, supported by positive news about a vaccine for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Gold futures for …
Read More »Oil Rises on Hopes to Stimulate US Recovery and Demand
Crude oil prices rose on Tuesday 11 August, supported by expectations of US stimulus that will help launch the largest consumer of oil in the world, and a recovery in Asian demand as economies reopen. Brent crude added 29 cents, or 0.6%, to $ 45.28 a barrel by 08:19 GMT. …
Read More »Oil rises 1% on Optimistic View of Demand From Aramco
Oil prices rose on Monday, supported by Saudi optimism about Asian demand and an Iraqi pledge to deepen supply cuts, but uncertainty over an agreement to support the US economic recovery limited the gains. By 0641 GMT, Brent crude futures were up 34 cents or 0.8%, to $ 44.74 a …
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