Crude oil prices experienced a decline following statements from US President Donald Trump, who indicated that Washington would refrain from military action against Iran prior to the November 3 midterm elections. This announcement alleviated concerns regarding potential supply disruptions and threats to energy infrastructure. In a recent post on Truth Social, Trump asserted that the Read More
Gold prices experienced a slight increase on Friday, as market participants evaluated ongoing inflation concerns and the direction of Federal Reserve interest rates. Spot gold increased by 0.3% to $4,147.77 per ounce at 0043, following a decline to a two-month low on Wednesday. US gold futures for December delivery increased by 0.4%, reaching a price Read More
Oil prices experienced an upward trajectory on Thursday, with Brent crude futures surpassing $102 per barrel. This increase is largely attributed to investor apprehensions regarding supply disruptions from the Middle East, particularly in light of escalating attacks on shipments in the Gulf and the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices have been fluctuating recently, Read More
Gold prices experienced a modest increase on Thursday, following a decline to a two-month low in the prior session, as market participants sought additional insights regarding the trajectory of the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy. Spot gold increased by 0.4% to $4,127.40 per ounce as of 0101. On Wednesday, prices reached their lowest point Read More
Oil prices experienced an uptick on Wednesday as traders assessed the likelihood of supply disruptions stemming from a storm approaching US oil-producing regions, alongside attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis on Saudi Arabia, in contrast to increasing shipments of Middle East crude. US forecasters indicated on Tuesday that a storm forming in the Gulf of Mexico Read More
Gold prices remained unchanged on Wednesday as attention turned to the minutes from the US Federal Reserve’s meeting for new insights into the trajectory of monetary policy. Spot gold remained relatively stable at $4,159.62 per ounce as of 0038. US gold futures for December delivery stabilised at $4,187.30. Minutes from the September Federal Open Market Read More
Oil prices exhibited volatility on Tuesday, as consistent crude exports from the Middle East and a proposed G7 emergency stockpile release alleviated supply concerns. However, ongoing attacks by Yemen’s Houthis on Saudi targets maintained traders’ vigilance regarding potential risks to Gulf oil flows. Supply concerns diminished following the agreement among G7 nations on Friday to Read More
Gold prices remained relatively stable on Tuesday, as a stronger dollar countered the support stemming from diminishing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate increase this month. Spot gold maintained its position at $4,141.81 per ounce by 0033. US gold futures for December delivery increased by 0.3%, reaching a price of $4,169.10. The dollar maintained its Read More
Oil prices experienced a decline on Monday, influenced by increased crude exports from the Middle East and the Group of Seven nations’ intentions to release oil stocks, which contributed to supply levels. This occurred despite ongoing concerns regarding the potential for additional damage to Gulf oil infrastructure in the context of the Iran war. Brent Read More
Gold prices experienced a modest increase during early trading in Asia on Monday, as recent weak economic indicators diminished the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate hike in October. Spot gold increased by 0.3% to $4,153.32 per ounce as of 0022. US gold futures for December delivery increased by 0.5%, reaching a price of $4,182.40. Read More
