Commodities

Oil prices rose on Tuesday, November 17th, thanks to expectations that OPEC and its allies will extend crude production cuts for at least three months, while sentiment boosted on news of another promising Coronavirus vaccine. Brent crude in January contracts rose 26 cents, equivalent to 0.6%, to $ 44.08 a …

Oil prices rose on Monday, supported by positive news about a Coronavirus vaccine by Moderna. Earlier today, Moderna reported that its vaccine candidate has proved about 95% effective in the prevention of contracting the virus. Brent crude futures for January delivery closed higher by $1.04, or 2.4%, at $43.82 per …

Gold prices rose on Monday for the third consecutive session, amid concerns about the new wave of the Coronavirus pandemic, despite positive news about the vaccine being developed by Moderna. Accordingly, gold futures for December delivery saw limited gains, closing higher by $1.60, or 0.08%, at $1,887.80 per ounce. Last …

Oil prices rose on Monday, November 16, offsetting some of the previous session’s losses to support hopes that OPEC + will maintain the current production restrictions, overshadowing concerns about the decline in fuel demand due to the growing infection with the Coronavirus and the increase in production in Libya. Prices …

Gold touched its highest level in a week on Monday, November 16, in light of the dollar’s decline, while the escalation of Coronavirus cases in the United States fueled concerns about the repercussions of the pandemic on the economic recovery, which supported hopes for more monetary stimulus. The spot price …

Oil prices declined on Friday after data showed a surprise buildup in American crude inventories yesterday, and amid the rise in new Coronavirus cases in many countries, especially in the United States. However, oil futures recorded high weekly gains, supported by positive news about a Coronavirus vaccine at the beginning …

Gold prices rose on Friday, recovering some of its losses earlier in the week that saw the announcement of the success of a new Coronavirus vaccine being developed by Pfizer and BioNTech. Gold futures for December delivery rose by $12.90, or 0.7%, and settled at $1,886.20 per ounce. For the …

Oil prices plummeted on Friday, as they are under pressure due to concerns about a slowing global economic recovery and fuel demand due to an increase in COVID-19 cases, but the market remains on track to make gains for the second week in a row, supported by hopes for a …

Gold prices stabilized in a narrow range today, Friday, supported by concerns about the economic consequences resulting from the escalation of Covid-19 cases, but the yellow metal is heading towards its first weekly loss since September, as it boosted hopes for a vaccine for high-risk assets earlier this week. With …

Oil prices showed a mixed performance on Thursday, after data showed a surprise increase in crude inventories in the United States. In addition, concerns about the rising number of Coronavirus cases pressured crude prices despite commitment from the OPEC+ alliance to maintain output curbs. Brent crude futures for January delivery …