Oil prices relinquished a portion of their recent gains on Thursday, as oil tankers persisted in their departures from the Middle East, despite the intensifying tensions in the region, with the U.S.-Iran conflict extending beyond its primary battlegrounds. Brent futures declined by $1.29, representing a decrease of 1.42%, settling at $89.45 per barrel as of Read More
Gold prices experienced a modest increase on Thursday, as market participants evaluated remarks made by U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh regarding inflation management, following the central bank’s decision to maintain interest rates at its most recent policy meeting. Spot gold increased by 0.4% to $4,080.38 per ounce, as of 0103. U.S. gold futures for Read More
Oil prices increased by 5% following three consecutive days of declines, as hostilities reignited in the Middle East, concluding a period of relative tranquillity and rekindling worries about possible interruptions to energy supplies. The action was prompted by a report from the U.S. military indicating that it had intercepted an Iranian “surprise attack” on its Read More
Gold prices inched lower on Wednesday as the dollar remained robust, with market participants anticipating the Federal Reserve’s policy decision for insights on inflation and the trajectory of U.S. interest rates. Spot gold declined by 0.1%, reaching $4,021.87 per ounce as of 0052. U.S. gold futures for August delivery declined by 0.4%, settling at $4,021.70. Read More
Oil prices declined by 1% on Tuesday as market participants continued to assess a potential pause in U.S. strikes on Iran, which has fostered optimism regarding a diplomatic resolution to their conflict and the normalisation of energy flows in the Middle East. Brent crude futures experienced a decline of $0.54, representing a decrease of 0.6%, Read More
Gold prices experienced a slight decline on Tuesday, influenced by a strengthening dollar, as market participants awaited insights from the Federal Reserve’s forthcoming policy decision regarding the interest rate trajectory. Spot gold declined by 0.5%, reaching $4,056.03 per ounce as of 0110. U.S. gold futures for August delivery declined by 0.5%, settling at $4,056.70. President Read More
Oil prices experienced a decline of more than 5% on Monday, attributed to the cessation of strikes between the US and Iran over the weekend, which followed a fortnight of hostilities. The pause has elevated expectations that diplomatic efforts may facilitate a resolution to the conflict, potentially restoring normal shipping operations through the Strait of Read More
Gold experienced an increase of over 1% on Monday, following a cessation of hostilities in the Middle East that led to a decline in oil prices, thereby alleviating concerns regarding inflation and the persistence of elevated interest rates. Spot gold increased by 1.3% to $4,103.99 per ounce as of 0058. U.S. gold futures for August Read More
Oil prices were on track for a weekly increase on Friday, as assaults by Houthis on tankers in the Red Sea heightened apprehensions regarding a potential closure of another vital shipping corridor. Simultaneously, Kazakhstan implemented a temporary reduction in oil production following the closure of its primary export route. Brent futures declined by 81 cents, Read More
Gold declined on Friday following a 2% drop in the previous session, as Brent crude’s rise above $100 a barrel heightened inflation worries and bolstered the argument for increasing interest rates. Spot gold declined by 0.1% to $4,042.77 per ounce as of 0110, reflecting a decrease of over $120 from the two-week high reached on Read More
