Oil prices rose today, Tuesday, thanks to expectations of a drawdown of crude stocks in the United States for the fifth week in a row, but investors worried about the increase in cases of Coronavirus around the world curbed price gains. Brent crude futures rose 22 cents, or 0.4%, to …
Read More »Gold Winning as Stocks Fall Due to Troubles in Washington And Vaccine Distribution Slows
Gold rose today, Tuesday, to recover from its lowest level in six weeks that touched it in the previous session, as stocks fell due to political turmoil in Washington and the slow pace of vaccination with anti-Covid-19 vaccines around the world. Gold rose in immediate transactions 0.8% to 1860.10 dollars …
Read More »Oil Prices Show Mixed Performance
Oil prices showed a mixed performance on Monday, starting the week on a negative tone amid a surge in new Coronavirus cases and a rebound by the U.S. Dollar (USD). Brent crude futures for March delivery declined by 33 cents, or 0.6%, to settle at $55.66 per barrel. Meanwhile, the …
Read More »Gold Closes Higher on Rising Demand
Gold prices rose on Monday, supported by an increased demand following the recent decline and despite the U.S. Dollar (USD) showing some rebound signs. The yellow metal futures for February delivery gained $15.40, or 0.8%, to finish at the level of $1,835.40 per ounce, opening the week with a positive …
Read More »Oil Prices Fell Due to Renewed Coronavirus Fears
Brent crude prices fell, a dollar per barrel, on Monday, January 11, as they were affected by renewed concerns about global demand for fuel in light of strict lockdown measures aimed at combating the spread of the Coronavirus in Europe and new restrictions on movement in China, the second-largest consumer …
Read More »Gold Falls With The Rise of US Dollar And Pressure From Treasury Yields
Gold fell on Monday, January 11th, to touch its lowest level in six weeks earlier in the session, as prices remain under pressure due to the rise in the dollar and US Treasury yields. Gold fell in immediate transactions 1.7% to $1816.53 an ounce, its lowest level since the second …
Read More »Oil Prices Extends Weekly Gains on Friday
Oil prices continued to be supported by the recent OPEC+ agreement to reduce output, led by Saudi Arabia, and the huge decline in crude inventories in the United States. Brent crude futures for March delivery rose by $1.61, or 3%, to finish the week at $55.99 per barrel, extending its …
Read More »Gold Turns to Weekly Losses
Gold prices declined on Friday, seeing their worst daily losses since last November, amid another surge in U.S. Treasury yields and the rebound of the U.S. Dollar (USD). Gold futures for February delivery dropped by $78.20, or 4.1%, and finished at $1,835.40 per ounce. Giving up the $1,900 mark, this …
Read More »German Industrial Output And Exports Rose in November
Data showed German industrial output and exports rose in November, adding to indications that the export-dependent manufacturing sector gave momentum to Europe’s largest economy in the last quarter of the year. Industrial output increased 0.9% on a monthly basis and exports rose 2.2%, according to figures released by the Federal …
Read More »Oil Near an 11-Month Peak, Thanks to a Saudi Pledge to Cut Production
Oil prices held near an 11-month high on Friday (January 8th) and is on track for strong weekly gains as Saudi Arabia’s pledge to cut production continued to support market sentiment. Brent crude rose 13 cents, or 0.2%, to $ 54.51 a barrel. The global benchmark touched $54.90 on Thursday, …
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