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The spillover from the Middle East crisis has disrupted crude oil markets, causing cargo ships to be diverted from the Red Sea for the foreseeable future. On Friday, there was a small increase in West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Crude Oil, which hit 74.27, but a decline in American crude, …

A poll conducted by Reuters, on Friday, indicated that international oil prices are expected to remain around $80 per barrel in 2024, with analysts predicting that weak global growth would limit demand and geopolitical concerns might trigger price support.Analysts questioned if supply reductions by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting …

Gold prices have increased following the release of the US CPI data, triggering cautious optimism ahead of Wednesday’s Fed’s Monetary policy decision. Gold prices found some support on Tuesday after a two-day decline, favoured by softer US yields and a weaker US dollar. Geopolitical tensions continue to grow amid news …

Crude oil prices experienced an uptick on Friday, fueled by speculations of impending European Union sanctions against Russia. Meanwhile, the US dollar faced a decline, displaying a form of correlation. While Friday’s trading witnessed a marginal increase, oil prices are on course for their fourth consecutive weekly downturn after touching …

Data from the Joint Organizations Data Initiative (JODI) showed on Thursday that Saudi crude oil exports in September rose three percent from the previous month to reach 5.75 million barrels per day. At the same time, the world’s largest oil exporters’ crude oil production increased by 0.7 percent to 8.98 …

In a move to maintain a tight supply, the world’s largest oil exporters, Saudi Arabia and Russia, confirmed the extension of voluntary production cuts until the end of the year. Brent crude futures increased by 0.5 percent, reaching $85.30 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude rose to $81.05 …

There was little change in oil prices on Friday, but they are heading for a second consecutive week of losses, with the US Central Bank leaving the door open to possible increases in interest rates in the future, as well as declining fears that the conflict in the Middle East …

Weak US economic data has caused the Pound Sterling to rise vertically, increasing market risk appetite. Investors are still awaiting significant monetary policy announcements from the Bank of England and the US Fed, though. The GBP/USD exchange rate is still tense because investors believe the BoE will maintain current interest …

The price of gold exceeded the $2000 level again for the first time in five and a half months last Friday. Observers and economic analysts are keen to analyze the expectations of the yellow metal, which at the time of writing is trading around $1994 per ounce.Analysts believe that gold …

Oil prices rose in Asian trading on Tuesday, after falling more than three percent in the previous session, as concerns about supplies sparked by the conflict in the Middle East overshadowed weak Chinese data. By 0305 GMT, Brent crude futures for December, which expire on Tuesday, rose 36 cents, or …