WTI Oil sell-off gets nearly fully erased at the start of the US trading session. Oil prices are erasing earlier losses after harsh rhetoric from Iran which said it is ready to respond when Israel should retaliate.More specific, Iran vowed to target several nuclear sites in Israel, which would mean …
Read More »Gold rises with the decline of the dollar and political tensions
On Thursday, gold prices climbed, driven by a weakened dollar and heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. These factors offset concerns about a potential decrease in US interest rates this year. Spot gold rose by 0.8 percent to $2,379.33 per ounce by 1001 GMT, following its peak at $2,431.29 …
Read More »Gold shines amid geopolitical tensions that enhance the demand for safe havens
Gold prices climbed on Thursday, driven by escalating fears of a widening conflict in the Middle East, which bolstered demand for safe-haven assets. This trend offset concerns about the possibility of prolonged high interest rates in the United States. At 0429 GMT, spot gold rose by 0.6 percent to $2,374.97 …
Read More »Gold Price Retreats About 1% on Fed’s Apparently Hawkish Stance
Improved global risk sentiment and a decline in US Treasury yields have caused gold prices to retreat from daily highs, further pressuring the US dollar. The precious metal is down 0.93%, at $2360.60 per ounce.Although US Federal Reserve officials have been hawkish, there has been a bullish momentum. The US …
Read More »Crude oil losses continue on lower demand concerns, higher oil stocks
Oil prices are reversing more quickly than expected as US reserves surge. The prospect of longer-term higher interest rate environment is raising worries about a decline in crude oil prices. The impact of geopolitical concerns has been mitigated by these fears. On Wednesday, there will be a significant decline in …
Read More »Japan’s Nikkei closed below 38,000 points for the first time since February
Japan’s Nikkei index fell for the third day in a row on Wednesday, closing below 38,000 points for the first time in two months, as tension in the Middle East affected morale and investors took profits before the corporate results announcement season reached its peak. The Nikkei index closed down …
Read More »Gold price surges following Powell’s hawkish remarks
Gold prices have risen following Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s hawkish comments and mixed US data. The Middle East tensions have heightened Gold’s status as a safe-haven asset, and market expectations reduce the likelihood of multiple Fed rate cuts this year. Gold prices edged higher late in Tuesday’s North American session, …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, April 16
The US economy is expanding rapidly, yet inflation is still there. In the meantime, the Federal Reserve conveys, via Chair Jerome Powell, conflicting messages: while the US central bank supports market-led tightening through higher rates, it is not a big fan of immediate rate cuts. Economic DataOn the data front; …
Read More »Where would oil price be heading amid Middle East tensions?
Although oil prices have declined then afterwards managed to recover on Monday, geopolitical tensions might cause them to surge again, which would have repercussions in this year of significant elections. Traders are waiting for Israel to react to Iran’s recent direct attack, therefore they are on high alert. After falling …
Read More »Gold rises with increased demand due to tension in the Middle East
Gold prices climbed on Monday, lingering just below the previous session’s record high, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East that bolstered demand for the precious metal as a safe haven. As of 0056 GMT, spot gold rose by 0.3 percent to $2,350.59 per ounce, following its historic peak …
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