Commodities

Oil prices retreated further from the 11-month high that they touched last week, ending a rally that began at the end of October due to production cuts and strong Chinese demand, in light of questions about market direction amid the growing number of coronavirus cases. Brent crude was down 30 …

Gold prices rose on Monday, January 18th, after hitting the lowest level in a month and a half earlier in the session, supported by the chances of approving a huge US relief package from the repercussions of the Coronavirus, which overshadowed the rise of the dollar and strengthened the metal’s …

Oil prices declined on Friday, giving up most of their weekly gains in a correction wave that follows recent surges amid continuous concerns about the rising number of new Coronavirus cases. Brent crude futures for March delivery declined by $1.32, or 2.3%, to close at $55.10 per barrel. For the …

Active rigs drilling for oil in the United States increased by 12 to 287 this week, according to the weekly report released on Friday by Baker Hughes. This is the eight consecutive weekly rise for the U.S. oil rig count. The total rig count, representing the number of active rigs …

Gold prices declined on Friday as the U.S. Dollar (USD) continued to show some rebound signs across the board. Gold futures for February delivery lost $26.30, or 1.4%, to close the week at the level of $1,825.10 per ounce. The most active yellow metal contracts have registered a weekly decline …

The US Energy Department said Thursday it plans to sell up to about 20 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, as dictated by two laws passed in 2015 and 2018. Both laws require the ministry to sell a little more than ten million barrels during the …

Gold rose as the appetite for the yellow metal as a hedge against inflation was strengthened thanks to a large US package to mitigate the repercussions of Covid-19, while prices also received support thanks to a stance that tends to facilitate monetary policy on the part of the Federal Reserve …

Oil prices plunged as fears about Chinese cities being subjected to general isolation measures due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus curbed a rally driven by strong import data from the world’s largest crude consumer and US plans for a stimulus package. Brent fell 46 cents, or 0.8%, to $ …

Oil prices returned to gains on Thursday, finishing higher on the back of the rollout of Coronavirus vaccines and positive sentiment towards the expected increase in government stimulus spending in the United States as planned by the new administration. Brent crude futures for March delivery gained 36 cents, or 0.6%, to …

Gold prices declined on Thursday as the Treasury yields in the United States continued to rise and with the U.S. Dollar (USD) showing some rebound signs. The yellow metal futures for February delivery closed lower by $3.50, or 0.2%, at $1,851.40 per ounce. Meanwhile, silver futures for March delivery gained 23 …