Commodities

Natural Gas Futures Slip Amid Technical Weakness and Storage Concerns Natural gas futures declined on Wednesday as traders braced for the US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) weekly storage report. While some market participants attributed the sell-off to changing weather patterns, technical weakness appears to be the primary driver.Technical AnalysisPrices struggled …

The global financial landscape experienced significant shifts this week, primarily driven by the weakening US Dollar and fluctuating commodity prices. The US Dollar Index (DXY) plummeted to multi-day lows, breaking below the crucial 106.00 support level. This decline was primarily attributed to a combination of factors, including a decrease in …

The US economy continues to exhibit remarkable resilience, with the latest GDP figures confirming a robust growth trajectory. The Bureau of Economic Analysis reported a 2.8% expansion in the third quarter, a figure that aligns with the previous quarter’s growth rate. This sustained economic momentum, driven by consumer spending, is …

Gold prices edged up slightly in Asian trade on Wednesday, continuing modest gains from the previous session as safe-haven demand remained supported by concerns over potential U.S. trade tariffs. However, the metal’s ascent was tempered by a resilient U.S. dollar and easing tensions in the Middle East, which dampened some …

US oil producers have warned that Donald Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on Canadian imports will drive up US fuel prices, as the US president-elect’s threats hit global markets. Trump proposed late on Monday a 25% tariff on all imports from Mexico and Canada, accusing the US’s closest neighbours of …

Gold prices fluctuated on Tuesday, initially declining on news of a potential ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah. However, the precious metal recovered some losses as U.S. President-elect announced plans to impose tariffs on Mexico and Canada.Ceasefire Hopes Weigh on Gold:A potential 60-day ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah could …

Gold prices saw a modest uptick during Asian trading on Tuesday, driven by escalating geopolitical and trade concerns, though gains were capped by a stronger U.S. dollar and easing Middle Eastern tensions. Key Market Moves Spot gold increased by 0.1% to $2,628.69 an ounce. Gold futures (December) rose by 0.4% …

As OPEC+ prepares for its December 1 meeting, several pressing issues will dominate the agenda, including a potential delay in planned supply increases and the broader implications of current market dynamics. With weak global demand, a retreating U.S. dollar, and fading geopolitical tensions, the decisions made during this pivotal meeting …

Market Focus Shifts to FOMC Minutes The US Dollar weakened at the start of the week as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East eased and investors anticipated the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes. The FOMC minutes, along with a slew of US economic data, including housing …

Gold has been declining sharply since the start of trading this week, continuing the downward trend it has followed since last Friday. This decline has been exacerbated by news that has dominated headlines on Monday about a potential ceasefire in Lebanon, which has had a negative impact on the precious …