Commodities

Market Performance Oil prices increased slightly in thin holiday trading on Thursday, buoyed by optimism surrounding China’s fiscal stimulus and an anticipated drop in U.S. crude oil inventories. Brent Crude Futures: Rose 13 cents, or 0.2%, to $73.71 per barrel by 0650 GMT. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude: Gained 11 …

Highlights Gold Prices Rise Slightly Spot Gold: Up 0.4% to $2,627.55 per ounce. Gold Futures (February): Increased 0.1% to $2,643.86 per ounce as of early Thursday. A slightly weaker US dollar supported gold prices in thin post-holiday trading, though gains were capped by caution stemming from the Federal Reserve’s hawkish …

Financial markets are poised for a challenging 2025, navigating corporate transformations, geopolitical uncertainties, and economic resilience. Key factors like government policies, market dynamics, and global events will significantly impact major sectors including oil, gold, the US dollar, and cryptocurrencies.The US election outcome could trigger a long-term economic upswing, driven by …

The financial markets are entering a period of reduced trading activity in the coming two weeks as investors observe the holiday season and the approach of the New Year. During this time, market participants will continue to assess the Federal Reserve’s adjustments to monetary policy as announced at the final …

Oil prices climbed on Tuesday, reversing losses from the previous session, as analysts pointed to a more optimistic short-term outlook despite thin trading activity ahead of the Christmas holiday. Brent Crude: Up 0.6% to $73.05 a barrel. WTI Crude: Gained 0.6% to reach $69.62 a barrel as of 0742 GMT. …

The oil market saw a major decline as a number of bearish factors combined to cause crude prices to drop precipitously. An impending supply glut and worries about a worldwide economic slowdown, especially in China, have clouded the outlook for the oil market. The tight market conditions earlier this year …

Gold prices are currently facing headwinds, trading below $2,600 per ounce. This decline coincides with a strengthening US dollar, driven by a confluence of factors. The US equity market has experienced a downturn, with all three major indices trading lower, dampening risk appetite and bolstering demand for the safe-haven US …

Oil prices began the week on a positive note, bolstered by data showing cooling U.S. inflation, which revived hopes for monetary policy easing in 2024, supporting global economic growth and oil demand. Brent crude futures rose $0.26 (0.4%) to $73.20 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbed $0.31 …

US stocks had a volatile week, with a sharp decline on Wednesday, followed by recovery on Friday. Volatility followed Fed’s unexpected hawkish stance during the last policy meeting in 2024. While the Fed approved a widely anticipated quarter-point interest rate cut, its projection for fewer rate cuts in 2025 than …

The recent report from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) revealed a smaller-than-expected drawdown in U.S. commercial crude oil inventories, casting a shadow on expectations of a more significant decline. While stocks did decrease by 900,000 barrels, this figure fell short of the anticipated 1.7 million barrels, a discrepancy that …