Commodities

Shifting Focus: The US Labor Market Takes Center StageThe US dollar maintained a relatively stable position on Tuesday, as market participants digested a slowdown in the rally of US Treasury yields. This cautious stance was further influenced by the impending US election and the anticipation of key economic data releases.Key …

Gold, the timeless haven asset, has recently embarked on a remarkable rally, pushing its price to unprecedented heights. This surge can be attributed to a confluence of factors, each contributing to the precious metal’s allure.A Weakening US Dollar and Lower Interest RatesThe US dollar, often inversely correlated with gold prices, …

Oil prices saw a modest recovery on Tuesday, buoyed by the U.S. government’s plan to purchase up to 3 million barrels for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), yet concerns lingered over weaker global demand growth. As of 10:26 GMT, Brent crude futures rose 1.04% to $72.16 a barrel, while U.S. …

US Dollar Holds Steady Amidst Economic Data and Election SpeculationThe US Dollar Index (DXY) traded in a narrow range near the 104.30 level on Tuesday, as investors balanced expectations for key economic data releases with growing speculation ahead of the November 5 US election.Key Economic DataA series of important US …

Gold, the timeless safe haven, has been on a dazzling run this year. However, recent market trends suggest a potential pause in its upward trajectory. As U.S. Treasury yields rise and the dollar strengthens, gold’s allure as a safe-haven asset may diminish.Tug-of-War Between Bulls and BearsThe Federal Reserve’s monetary policy …

China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), has introduced a new lending tool to inject liquidity into the market and bolster the economy. This move comes as billions of yuan in medium-term loans are set to mature by the end of the year.The new tool, an open market …

Oil prices fell sharply on Monday, with both Brent and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures dropping over 4% after Israel’s weekend strike on Iran bypassed key oil and nuclear facilities. This less severe escalation eased concerns about disruptions to Middle Eastern energy supplies, leading to a price drop. …

Gold prices slipped from recent highs in Asian markets on Monday as reduced fears of a broader Middle Eastern conflict softened safe-haven demand for the metal. Traders turned their attention toward the U.S. dollar, with rising demand spurred by upcoming U.S. elections and increased political uncertainty in Japan, where the …

Oil prices slipped on Wednesday following reports of a larger-than-expected rise in U.S. crude inventories. Brent crude brent fell 0.7% to $75.54 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) also dropped 0.7% to $71.24 per barrel. The declines followed two sessions of gains earlier this week. U.S. crude stocks …

Gold prices hit a record high in Asian trading on Wednesday, driven by safe haven demand as investors brace for a tight U.S. presidential race and continued geopolitical unrest in the Middle East. Spot gold climbed to $2,750.35 per ounce, with December futures rising 0.2% to $2,764.15. Despite the U.S. …