Gold price has stabilized +0.40% trading at %2387.80 per ounce after the precious metal’s earlier surge at $2,417 per ounce following the escalating Middle East conflict between Israel and Iran. The price stabilized after Tehran indicated no immediate plans for retaliation, calming initial fears. US Treasury yields and the US …
Read More »XAU/USD boosted on increased central bank purchases
Gold futures continue to rise since the beginning of daily trading on Thursday, driven by increased demand for the precious metal by central banks worldwide. No tangible developments have taken place regarding the current situation in the Middle East since Iran launched attacks on Israel with missiles and drones, and …
Read More »Gold Price Retreats About 1% on Fed’s Apparently Hawkish Stance
Improved global risk sentiment and a decline in US Treasury yields have caused gold prices to retreat from daily highs, further pressuring the US dollar. The precious metal is down 0.93%, at $2360.60 per ounce.Although US Federal Reserve officials have been hawkish, there has been a bullish momentum. The US …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, April 15
Amidst rising Treasury yields, the US dollar’s upward momentum persisted, pushing it to new annual highs around 106.20. This week seems to be dominated by escalating geopolitical concerns, especially in the Middle East. Indicated by the USD Index (DXY), the US dollar held its bullish tilt and surged to new …
Read More »Oil settles around $96 after rallying amid Middle East tensions
WTI crude recovered above $86 earlier on Friday after fluctuating around that mark all week. Even though the EIA predicts a poor forecast for oil demand, oil prices have increased by almost 1%. The US Dollar Index rose 0.72% to 106.015, marking a new five-month high. WTI finished at $94.975 …
Read More »Oil Rises Amid Heightened Tensions in the Middle East, Despite Heading for Weekly Loss
Oil prices rebounded on Friday, buoyed by escalating tensions in the Middle East, which raised concerns about potential supply disruptions from the oil-producing region. However, despite the uptick, prices are on track for a weekly loss amid expectations of fewer interest rate cuts in the United States this year. As …
Read More »Oil Prices Inch Upward Amid Escalating Tensions in the Middle East
During Thursday’s trading session, oil prices edged up following a notable increase in the previous session, with investors bracing for potential escalation in the Middle East crisis, particularly involving Iran, OPEC’s third-largest oil producer. Brent crude futures rose by 5 cents to reach $90.53 a barrel at 0632 GMT, while …
Read More »Market Driers; US Session, April 8
The US dollar was under pressure throughout the week’s bearish start, but the risk complex was able to gather itself and US rates moved marginally higher across the curve. Ahead of the crucial US CPI, FOMC Minutes, and ECB event, traders continued to evaluate the most recent payroll prints. Amidst …
Read More »Oil retreats amid fresh international calls for Middle East truce
US West Texas Intermediate crude closed down 48 cents, or 0.6%, at $86.43, while Brent crude futures down 79 cents, or 0.9%, to settle at $90.38 a barrel. For Brent, it was the first drop in five sessions, and for WTI, it was the first in seven. A Hamas spokesman …
Read More »Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap: Jobs Data Renews Speculation on Interest Rate Path
The past trading week witnessed remarkable fluctuations coinciding with the beginning of the second quarter of the year 2024, as strong US economic data raised speculation about the ability of the US Federal Reserve to reduce interest rates and when it might make such a decision. The week concluded with …
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