Market Update

Gold prices fell by as much as 1.7% on Tuesday, February 16th, to their lowest level in more than a week with the rise in US Treasury bond yields, while platinum fell in volatile trading after a rally that brought it to its highest level in six and a half …

The President of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Mary Daly, on Tuesday, played down the risks of a rise in inflation in the United States. Daly noted that there are concerns in the market of a surge in the inflation rate, but said that she does not this …

The main indices of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) showed a mixed performance on Tuesday and closed mostly lower. This comes amid huge increases in the U.S. Treasury yields and disruptions in the energy sector due to extreme weather conditions in the south that resulted from a strong winter …

Natural gas futures rose on Tuesday to mark their highest closing level in about four months, amid increased demand for energy and heat sources as a strong winter storm led to extreme cold weather in southern parts of the United States and some northern parts of Mexico. Natural gas futures …

Oil prices rose on Tuesday, amid increased demand for energy and hear sources as a strong winter storm hit parts of North America. In addition, weather conditions led to supply disruptions with the shutdown of some crude refineries in Texas. The global benchmark Brent crude futures for April delivery rose …

Gold prices declined on Tuesday, losing the key $1,800 support level, as the U.S. Treasury yields rose significantly leading to increased demand from investors. The yellow metal futures for April delivery dropped by $24.20, or 1.3%, to close at $1,799 per ounce. This is the lowest closing level for gold’s …

European stocks closed marginally lower on Tuesday, amid a mixed performance by market sectors. The STOXX Europe 600 index declined by less than a single point to close nearly unchanged. The German index DAX fell by 0.32%, while the French CAC40 rose marginally by 0.01%. Meanwhile, the UK’s FTSE100 finished …

Gold prices are showing a declining performance on Tuesday, amid a rise in the United States Treasury yields and a strong rebound by the U.S. Dollar (USD). In addition, an improved risk sentiment among investors is reducing demand for safe havens in favor of riskier assets. Spot gold is currently …

Crude oil prices are showing a mixed performance on Tuesday, with the U.S. benchmark futures rising amid cold weather conditions shutting production in Texas and raising demand for energy and heat sources. Meanwhile, the global benchmark Brent crude futures are showing a relative decline after recent surges with a strong …

The main indices of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) opened Tuesday’s session at new record high levels, supported by an improved investors’ sentiment, amid hopes in Wall Street for economic recovery from the Coronavirus pandemic. Recent positive economic data has helped increase risk sentiment and supported gains by the …