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WTI prices gains traction near $78.90 on early Friday trading. The softer US April inflation data, Fed rate cut expectations, and a drop in US crude inventories boost the black gold. The ongoing geopolitical risks in the Middle East might cap the downside of WTI prices. The latest US Consumer …

Gold prices have recently surged to historical levels, mainly capitalizing on several factors that have come to the forefront, including its prestigious status as a trusted safe haven. In this article, we’ll delve into these elements and explore their impact on the precious metal’s bullish trajectory.The Federal Reserve’s decisions, including …

Since mid-April 2024, the global oil market has been in a tug of war mode, with remarkable fluctuations, as prices continued to swing and reacted to upward and downward pressures. In order to understand this volatility, it is essential to refer to reliable data and stay informed on global developments …

Gold is on track for its third consecutive month of gains despite experiencing a price decline on Tuesday. This was driven by a strengthening dollar ahead of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy meeting. Spot gold fell by 0.6 percent to $2,320.54 per ounce by 06:32 GMT, while US gold futures …

Gold prices fell on Monday as hopes for an early US rate cut this year receded, while focus turned to the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy meeting and the US non-farm payrolls data released this week to reveal more indicators on monetary policy. By 0334 GMT, gold prices in spot transactions …

Gold prices saw little change on Friday ahead of a crucial inflation report in the United States but were set to mark their first weekly decline in six weeks amid easing concerns of escalating conflict in the Middle East. Spot gold rose 0.1 percent to $2,334.57 per ounce by 0409 …

Gold prices rose on Thursday with a decline in the dollar, while investors focused on US economic data for clues on the path the Federal Reserve (US central bank) will take regarding interest rates. Gold in spot transactions increased 0.3 percent to $2,324.10 per ounce by 0752 GMT. But US …

Gold prices experienced a decline on Thursday as investors opted to take profits following a sustained uptrend in the precious metal. Additionally, pressure from investment institutions seeking to raise liquidity contributed to the downward movement. Attention shifted towards data on the US economy to gauge indications of the Federal Reserve’s …

Gold prices fell on Tuesday to their lowest levels in more than two weeks as fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East receded, boosting investors’ appetite for risk and reducing demand for gold as a safe haven. Gold fell in spot transactions about 1 percent to $2,304.99 per …

Easing geopolitical threats and a rising US dollar cause gold to retreat substantially from recent highs. Gold is -2.75% down; trading at $2326.10 per ounce at the time of writing. Gold prices are under pressure because Fed members, particularly Chairman Powell, have a hawkish view on interest rates. As expectations …