Commodities

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. …

The US Dollar continued its upward trajectory, reaching new highs as investors weighed the potential impact of a “Trump trade,” further Fed easing, and upcoming US economic data. Key events for Wednesday, October 23, include the release of US mortgage applications, existing home sales, and the EIA’s crude oil inventory …