Oil prices rose by more than $1 a barrel on Monday after Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil exporter, pledged to cut production by an additional 1 million barrels per day from July 1, as it tackled the unfavorable macroeconomic conditions that dampened markets. Brent crude futures rose $1.08, or …
Read More »Oil prices rally for second day after debt-ceiling bill
Oil prices have rallied for the second day on Friday as global markets breathe a sigh of relief after the US Senate votes through the debt-ceiling extension bill, vaulting the final hurdle prior to implementation. The possibility of OPEC+ announcing more production cuts at its June 4 meeting further supports …
Read More »Oil price lower on global trade fears post G7 summit
Oil price opens the new trading week lower on concerns linked to the outlook of global trade will likely be be impacted by geopolitical wrangling at G7 summit. China provokes the United States by banning US-manufactured micro chips. Oil recovers after US Dollar weakens on continued debt-ceiling uncertainty as talks …
Read More »Oil price rallies ahead of the weekend
As traders bet on a rebound following the most recent pullback, WTI oil was able to settle back above the $76 mark. The price of WTI crude oil has increased by +2.70% to $76.78. At $80.14, Brent crude has increased by +2.45%. As news of a lightning strike at the …
Read More »Oil rises, supported by the decline in US crude and fuel inventories
Oil prices rose in early Asian trading on Wednesday after data from the sector showed a significant drop in crude oil inventories ahead of government data. Brent crude rose 16 cents, or 0.2 percent, to $80.93 a barrel by 0006 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude rose 25 cents, …
Read More »China’s gold production recovered to pre-pandemic levels and demand jumped
China’s gold production rose 6.9 percent in the first quarter of 2023, returning to pre-pandemic levels, thanks in part to a jump in demand for gold and jewelry, as investors sought a safe haven away from financial market volatility. China’s Association of Gold Companies said on Tuesday that China’s production …
Read More »Gold prices fell with the predominance of caution before Fed meetings
Gold prices fell on Monday for the second consecutive session as investors’ focus turned to Federal Reserve meetings to clarify its strategies to raise interest rates, which could highlight any progress in taming inflation. The spot gold price fell 0.1 percent to $1,980.89 an ounce by 0613 GMT. US gold …
Read More »Oil falls, as expectations of a rate hike overshadowed the decline in US inventories
Oil prices fell on Wednesday as the market assessed the possibility of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates which could slow growth and reduce oil consumption, which was offset by falling US inventories and strong Chinese economic data. And by 0641 GMT, Brent crude futures fell 35 cents, or 0.4 …
Read More »Oil slips as recession fears loom over economic data
Oil prices moved lower on Monday as investors deliberated over a likely May interest rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve, which might hamper economic recovery hopes, despite Chinese GDP data was expected to augur well for demand growth. Brent crude futures were down 55 cents or 0.6% at $85.76 …
Read More »Oil stabilized amid anticipation of Chinese GDP data
Oil prices stabilized on Monday, amid anticipation among investors for Chinese economic data, in search of signs of recovery in demand in the second-largest oil consumer in the world. Brent crude futures fell seven cents to $86.24 a barrel by 0746 GMT, and US West Texas Intermediate crude fell six …
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