Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday after U.S. crude inventories rose by more than anticipated, even as OPEC plans to maintain its deliberate approach to adding supply to the market despite strong worldwide demand. U.S. crude stockpiles rose by 4.6 million barrels last week, exceeding expectations, boosted by a rebound in output as offshore facilities Read More
Oil prices fell for the second straight day on Wednesday as doubts re-emerged over demand, with Covid-19 cases continuing to rise worldwide and gasoline shortages in some regions. Brent crude was down $1.03 or 1.3% at $78.06 a barrel by 0130 GMT, having fallen nearly $2 on Tuesday after touching $80.75, its highest in nearly Read More
Gold slid to a 1-1/2-month low on Tuesday, as a stronger dollar and U.S. Treasury yields curbed demand for non-interest-bearing bullion, while investors also waited for policy cues from a speech by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell. Spot gold hit its lowest level since Aug. 11 at $1,735.40 per ounce and was down 0.5% at $1,741.90 Read More
Oil prices steadied on Friday near a two-month high of $77.50 a barrel and were headed for a third straight week of gains, supported by global output disruptions and inventory draws. The rally was slightly dampened by China’s first public sale of state crude reserves. Brent crude was up 17 cents, or 0.22%, at $77.42 Read More
Oil prices climbed more than $1 on Wednesday after U.S. crude stocks fell to their lowest levels in three years as refining activity recovered from recent storms. Despite recent wobbles from U.S. economic figures, overall demand for fuel has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels. Product supplied over the last four weeks has come in at nearly Read More
Gold prices were steady on Wednesday as investors braced for the outcome of a U.S. Federal Reserve meeting and chief Jerome Powell’s remarks on reducing its massive support for the pandemic-hit economy. Spot gold rose 0.1% to $1,775.36 per ounce by 0840 GMT, while U.S. gold futures fell 0.2% to $1,775.00. “The markets are already Read More
Gold prices were flat on Tuesday as investors adopted a risk-averse stance amid caution ahead of U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy meeting where the central bank is expected to provide cues on when it will begin tapering its asset purchases. Bullion is considered as a hedge against inflation and currency debasement likely resulting from the widespread stimulus. Read More
Oil dropped more than $1 a barrel to around $74 on Monday as rising risk aversion weighed on stock markets and boosted the U.S. dollar, while more U.S. Gulf oil output came back online in the wake of two hurricanes. The U.S. dollar, seen as a safe haven, rose as worries about Chinese property developer Read More
Quantum chemists believe that gold, silver, and copper could be promising candidates for hydrogen storage. This has huge implications for green energy, as hydrogen is incredibly volatile and challenging to store at ambient temperatures. Dr. Cristina Trujillo, a research fellow at Trinity College Dublin’s School of Chemistry, said in an interview with phys.org, “Among the Read More
Gold prices on Wednesday consolidated in a tight range near the key $1,800 level as softer U.S. inflation data fed uncertainty about the Federal Reserve’s tapering timeline. Spot gold was down 0.2% at $1,800.38 per ounce, but slightly off a one-week peak of $1,808.50 hit on Tuesday, in part because the dollar recovered some ground Read More
Oil prices extended gains on Tuesday, hovering near a six-week high, on signs another storm could affect output in Texas this week even as the U.S. industry struggles to return production after Hurricane Ida wreaked havoc on the Gulf Coast. Brent crude rose 15 cents, or 0.2% to $73.66 a barrel by 0048 GMT, having Read More
Precious metals and gold and silver ETFs are making moves higher on Friday, reaching month-long highs following August’s disappointing U.S. employment report. Both metals have been moving off their recent lows since early last month, with silver climbing over $2.50 per ounce during that time and gold rallying more than $150 an ounce. On Friday, Read More
Gold prices dropped for the second straight by Rs 196 to Rs 47,203 per 10 gram in the Mumbai retail market on firm dollar and rising US Treasury yields. The yellow metal traded in a narrow range ahead of the ECB policy meet outcome tomorrow. The price of 10 gram, 22-carat gold in Mumbai was Read More
Gold Spot broke strong support at 1814/11 with stops below 1808 activated. Gold fell further to 1792. Silver Spot shorts at strong resistance at 2487/94 hit strong support at 2535/25 for profit taking. WTI Crude OCTOBER becoming more random and erratic – up one day, down the next day in a 2 week sideways trend. Read More
Oil prices were mixed on Tuesday as Saudi Arabia’s sharp cuts in crude contract prices for Asia sparked fears over slower demand, but strong Chinese economic data capped losses. Brent crude futures were up 12 cents, or 0.2%, to $72.34 a barrel by 0947 GMT, after falling 39 cents on Monday. U.S. West Texas Intermediate Read More
Oil prices extended losses on Monday after the world’s top exporter Saudi Arabia slashed crude prices for Asia over the weekend, signaling that global markets are well supplied. Brent crude futures for November fell 57 cents, or 0.8%, to $72.04 a barrel by 0101 GMT while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude for October was at Read More
Oil prices were largely steady on Friday as a rebound in global demand was widely expected but a slow recovery for the U.S. Gulf Coast export and refining hub from the hurricane earlier this week weighed on prices. Brent crude futures were up 22 cents, or 0.3%, to $73.25 a barrel at 0911 GMT, while Read More
Oil prices edged higher on Thursday, supported by a sharp decline in U.S. crude stocks and a weaker dollar, though gains were capped by an OPEC+ decision to stick to its policy of only gradual increases to output. Brent crude was up 30 cents, or 0.4%, at $71.89 a barrel by 0917 GMT and West Read More
Oil prices recovered on Wednesday, after a U.S. industry report showed crude inventories fell more than expected last week, steadying after overnight losses from the impact of Hurricane Ida on U.S. refineries. Prices rose ahead of the OPEC+ meeting at 1500 GMT where the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Russia and allies are Read More
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