Oil prices surged by 3% on Monday, with Brent exceeding $90 a barrel, as the United States and Iran intensified their military actions in the Middle East, leading to a reduction in energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures increased by $2.69, representing a 3.05% rise, reaching $90.79 by 2343. This marks Read More
Gold prices declined on Monday, influenced by an escalation in the Middle East conflict that drove Brent crude above $90 a barrel. This development intensified inflation concerns, with several U.S. Federal Reserve policymakers indicating that interest rate increases might be necessary to mitigate price pressures. Spot gold declined by 0.4% to $4,000.55 per ounce as Read More
Oil prices experienced a slight increase on Friday as tensions escalated between the U.S. and Iran, resulting in intensified attacks across the Gulf. The deteriorating truce has constrained oil flows from the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran has urged the Houthi movement to prepare for potential disruptions to the Red Sea export route. Brent crude Read More
Gold experienced a rebound on Friday; however, it was poised for its most significant weekly decline in six weeks. This movement was influenced by renewed clashes between the U.S. and Iran, which led to an increase in oil prices, heightened inflation concerns, and reinforced expectations that interest rates may remain elevated for an extended period. Read More
Oil prices continued to rise for a fourth straight session on Thursday, driven by new U.S. strikes on Iranian military targets that intensified worries about a potential escalation in the conflict and the associated risk of supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The United States on Wednesday targeted Iran’s coastal defence systems and missile Read More
Gold prices remained stable on Thursday, as recent U.S. data indicated a moderation in inflationary pressures. However, a new escalation in the Middle East conflict led to an increase in oil prices, reigniting worries about high energy costs and the possibility of interest rate increases. Spot gold remained relatively stable at $4,056.59 per ounce as Read More
Oil experienced an uptick on Wednesday following President Donald Trump’s decision to reinstate a naval blockade on all Iranian ports, coinciding with Iran’s retaliatory strikes targeting U.S. infrastructure in the region. For the second consecutive session, Brent reached its peak since June 12, while West Texas Intermediate hit its highest point since June 15, continuing Read More
Gold edged higher on Wednesday following the release of U.S. inflation data, which alleviated concerns regarding imminent rate hikes. However, escalating tensions in the Gulf and a significant increase in oil prices maintained investor attention on the interest-rate outlook, thereby constraining gains in non-yielding bullion. Spot gold increased by 0.1%, reaching $4,056.69 per ounce as Read More
Oil prices increased approximately 2% on Tuesday, building on the significant gains from the prior session to reach their highest point in four weeks. This rise comes amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, which have sparked renewed worries regarding global energy supplies. Brent crude futures increased by $1.68, representing a 2% rise, Read More
Gold declined to a two-week low on Tuesday as the U.S.-Iran conflict in the Gulf caused oil prices to surge, heightening inflation concerns. This was compounded by hawkish comments from Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, which further solidified expectations for increased U.S. interest rates. Spot gold experienced a decline of 0.2%, trading at $3,993.83 per Read More
