Commodities

Oil prices finished higher on Monday, due to supply disruptions in Libya and expectations for a recovery in the global demand. Brent Crude futures for May increased by 24 cents, or 0.36%, to $67.01 per barrel. Meanwhile, the May West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures gained 25 cents, or 0.4%, …

Gold prices closed lower on Monday, after recording its best weekly performance since December 18 last week. The yellow metal’s decline comes despite the decline of the U.S. Dollar (USD) near its lowest level in about six weeks. Gold futures for June delivery decreased by $9.60, or 0.5%, to finish …

Oil prices fell on Monday, as the increase in coronavirus cases in India and other countries raised fears of stronger measures to contain the pandemic that would affect economic activity and demand for basic commodities such as crude. Brent crude was down 23 cents, or 0.3%, to $ 66.54 a …

The gold rose on Monday, hovering near a seven-week high it reached in the previous session, as prices were supported by the drop in the dollar and the decline in US Treasury bond yields. Spot gold rose 0.1% to $1777.65 an ounce, after hitting its highest level since February 25 …

Oil prices declined on Friday falling to keep a perfect score this week after rising for four consecutive sessions, thus limiting their weekly gains. Brent crude futures for June delivery lost 17 cents, or 0.3%, to finish at $66.77 per barrel, registering a weekly rise of 6.1%. Meanwhile, the West …

Gold prices rose on Friday for the second consecutive session to expand their strong weekly gains. A fluctuating performance by the U.S. Dollar (USD) and a decline in Treasury bond yields helped the yellow metal notch its biggest weekly rise since the beginning of the year. Gold futures for June …

The number of active rigs drilling for crude oil in the United States increased by seven to reach a total count of 344 this week, according to data by Baker Hughes reported on Friday. With natural gas rigs unchanged, the total rig count went up by seven rigs to 439.

Gold prices stabilized today, Friday, near their highest levels since late February, and is on the path of achieving the second consecutive weekly gain, supported by the decline in US Treasury revenues and the weakness of the dollar. Gold settled in spot transactions at $1,762.70 an ounce, with the beginning …

Oil prices extended their gains today, Friday, and are on a path of achieving a weekly profit of about 7%, with an improved outlook for crude demand and a strong economic recovery in China and the United States, which erased concerns about an increase in Covid-19 infections. With the close …

Copper prices surged on Thursday to their highest level in about a month and a half, amid positive economic data prompting expectations for higher demand, amid concerns about limited supplies of the red metal. Copper futures for May delivery rose by 2.2% to settle at $4.22 a pound, reaching its …