As of this writing, the price of the precious metal pulled back to about $2053 after briefly rallying up to flirt $2,070 before Friday’s pre-holiday closing. Gold is being pressured higher by growing investor bets on quicker, more frequent Fed rate cuts.US inflation is still down, and Treasury yields are …
Read More »Explainer: Does Angola’s exit mean looming rupture of OPEC?
The majority of analysts interpret Angola’s recent withdrawal from OPEC as a hint that further Chinese investment is welcome. As part of a strengthening of long-standing relations, Beijing may be able to invest more in Angola’s oil and other sectors as a result of the country’s decision to exit OPEC. …
Read More »Oil continues its weekly gains, rising 1 percent, as tension continues in the Red Sea
Oil prices rose as much as 1 percent on Friday as tensions continued in the Middle East following Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, although Angola’s decision to withdraw from OPEC raised questions about the cartel’s effectiveness in supporting prices. By 0409 GMT, Brent crude futures rose 86 …
Read More »Gold is approaching a 3-week peak amid bets on lower interest rates
Gold prices surged on Friday to their highest levels in about three weeks as expectations grew that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates early in the year. This move pushed the dollar and bond yields lower in anticipation of the upcoming US inflation data. As of 0513 GMT, spot …
Read More »Oil Retreats After Angola Exits OPEC
Oil futures declined on Thursday after Angola announced its decision to leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The move seemingly stirred investors’ hopes there would be more supply as the African country previously voiced opposition to the group’s recent decisions, including the one on production cuts.WTI intiallt …
Read More »Brent approaching $80 after a record increase in US inventories
Oil prices stabilized on Thursday, with Brent trading close to $80 a barrel, despite concerns about disruptions in global trade and rising inventories in the United States. As of 0914 GMT, Brent crude futures saw a modest increase of 13 cents, or 0.1 percent, reaching $79.80 per barrel, while US …
Read More »Gold rose after the decline in USD boosted demand
Gold prices saw an increase on Thursday, receiving support from a decline in the dollar and lower US Treasury bond yields. Traders, meanwhile, awaited US economic data to gain further insights into the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy expectations. Spot gold rose by 0.4 percent to reach $2,036.60 per ounce as …
Read More »Oil is heading to end its winning streak as US inventories rise
Oil prices experienced a decline on Thursday, potentially halting a three-day winning streak. Concerns about reduced demand emerged following an unexpected surge in US crude inventories, overshadowing worries about global trade disruptions due to tensions in the Middle East. As of 0303 GMT, Brent crude futures saw a decrease of …
Read More »G7 Tightens Oil Price Cap Enforcement, Sanctioning Russian Oil
The US and Western allies have imposed sanctions on oil shippers and traders who have been helping Russia bypass price restrictions. Since a price cap on Russian oil was set last year, Moscow has developed a shadow fleet of tankers and found alternative insurance and financing options, enabling it to …
Read More »Biden Urged To Block Foreign Acquisition Of Iconic Company
In a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, three senators urged the Biden administration to thwart the recent agreement between the US Steel Corporation and Nippon Steel Corporation (NSC) of Japan. NCS declared that it will buy US Steel for $55 per share and take on the $14.9 billion in …
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