Oil prices increased once more on Friday, with both primary benchmarks poised to conclude the week exceeding $100 a barrel for the first time since mid-May. This rise occurred as increased attacks along key Middle East shipping routes heightened concerns about a prolonged disruption to oil supplies. Iran-aligned Houthis seized control of Yemen’s port of Read More
Gold prices remained close to a one-week low on Friday, influenced by heightened expectations of a U.S. rate hike, while focus shifted to the U.S. consumer price index data scheduled for release later in the day. Spot gold remained relatively stable at $4,318.88 per ounce, as of 0020, following a decline to its lowest level Read More
Following the largest attacks on shipping by Iran and the United States since the start of their six-month dispute, oil prices stayed high on Thursday after Brent crude surpassed $100 per barrel as markets evaluated the possibility of a more significant disruption in supply. Iran announced on Wednesday that it had targeted 10 vessels in Read More
Gold prices remained relatively stable during the early hours of trading in Asia on Thursday, as market participants braced for significant inflation data that may impact the trajectory of interest rates set by the U.S. central bank. Spot gold remained relatively stable at $4,396.69 per ounce, as of 0015. U.S. gold futures for December delivery Read More
Oil prices increased for a fourth consecutive session on Wednesday, rising more than $1 in early trade following Iran’s new attacks on U.S. military assets in the Gulf, as the conflict between Washington and Tehran continued to escalate across the region. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards announced that they targeted two U.S. destroyers and what they referred Read More
Gold prices declined on Wednesday amid rising concerns that escalating tensions in the Middle East could lead to higher inflation, thereby strengthening expectations for sustained elevated interest rates. This comes as key U.S. inflation data is anticipated later this week. Spot gold experienced a decline of 0.1%, trading at $4,349.44 per ounce, as of 0040. Read More
Oil prices extended their gains on Tuesday amid heightened concerns regarding a prolonged conflict in the Middle East. This escalation follows Iran’s threats of retaliation against any further US attacks on its assets, which raises apprehensions about potential disruptions to crude supplies. Iran stated on Monday that energy infrastructure throughout the Gulf, encompassing US oil Read More
Gold prices increased slightly on Tuesday as the U.S. dollar weakened, with attention directed toward forthcoming inflation data that may influence expectations regarding the Federal Reserve’s subsequent policy decision. Spot gold experienced an increase of 0.3%, reaching $4,418.79 per ounce, as of 0048. U.S. gold futures for December delivery experienced a decline of 0.3%, settling Read More
Oil prices continued to rise on Monday as new strikes by the U.S. and Iran on vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz heightened concerns about a sustained disruption to oil supplies from the Middle East. The most recent escalation occurred on Saturday, as U.S. forces targeted three Iranian oil tankers, as reported by Read More
Gold prices declined on Monday as robust U.S. jobs data bolstered expectations for elevated interest rates. Meanwhile, market participants looked ahead to crucial U.S. inflation figures set to be released later this week, seeking additional insight into the Federal Reserve’s policy trajectory. Spot gold declined by 0.5% to $4,405.47 per ounce as of 0211, following Read More
