Commodities

Gold prices increased on Wednesday, supported by a decline by the US Dollar (USD), and investors seeking safe havens. However, the yellow metal gains were capped by the stock markets rise due to positive sentiments surrounding news about positive results for a COVID-19 vaccine. Gold futures for August delivery rose …

Crude oil prices rose on Wednesday after a sharp drop in US crude inventories as markets eyeing OPEC meeting later in the day on the future level of production cuts. Brent crude futures rose 19 cents, or 0.4%, to $ 43.09 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures rose …

Oil prices increased on Tuesday, as the market anticipates the results of the OPEC+ summit. The US benchmark crude, West Texas Intermediate (WTI), futures for August delivery settled higher by 19 cents, or 0.5%, at $40.29 per barrel. Meanwhile, the global benchmark, Brent crude oil futures for September delivery increased …

Gold prices declined on Tuesday, but recovered from most of its earlier losses and maintained the $1,800 per ounce level. Demand for gold as a safe haven supported the yellow metal, with rising concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic recovery progress. Gold futures for August delivery lost 70 …

Chinese customs data showed that China’s imports of crude oil jumped 34% in June on an annual basis; this is the record for the second month in a row next to the arrival of shipments purchased during the collapse of oil prices last April to Chinese ports. Data showed that …

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) is expecting a steep decline in the production of shale oil in the United States by 56,000 barrels per day (bpd) to around 7.49 million bpd next month. This would be the lowest of US shale oil production since August 2017. The next OPEC+ …

Oil prices declined on Monday as the rising number of COVID-19 cases are leading to concerns regarding demand recovery. Brent crude futures settled higher by 1.2% at $42.72 per barrel, while the US benchmark crude oil, West Texas Intermediate (WTI), futures closed down by 1.1% to $40.10 per barrel. An …

Gold prices rose on Monday after posting two consecutive declines, during which it was able to maintain the $1,800 level. Although the yellow metal did not yet restore its highest level in nine years, where it closed last Wednesday, gold futures for August delivery increased by $12.20, or 0.7%, and …

Oil prices fell on Monday in Asia ahead of the OPEC meeting on Wednesday. Brent crude prices fell 0.74% to $ 42.92 a barrel, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell 0.81% to $ 40.22 a barrel. Oil had risen more than 2% on Friday after the International Energy Agency (EIA) revised …

Goldman Sachs has raised its forecasts for gold prices during 2020, according to a recent note, CNBC reported. The bank sees gold prices at $1,800 per ounce during the next three months, at $1,900 for the coming six months, and at $2,000 a ton for the coming 12 months. Goldman …