Oil prices experienced an increase exceeding 1% during early trading on Wednesday, driven by renewed tensions in the Middle East that unsettled markets. Iran has initiated missile launches targeting Kuwait and Bahrain, amidst a backdrop where attempts to rejuvenate diplomatic relations between Tehran and Washington seem to be yielding minimal progress. According to the U.S. Read More
Gold prices fell on Wednesday, affected by the renewed conflicts in the Middle East, which also caused crude oil prices to rise. This development has heightened worries about the ongoing presence of high interest rates as a strategy to manage inflation. Spot gold fell by 0.2%, settling at $4,476.50 per ounce as of 0103. Gold Read More
Oil prices remained relatively stable on Tuesday, maintaining the robust gains observed on Monday, as market participants continued to evaluate the uncertainties linked to the U.S.-Iran ceasefire discussions and the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures increased by 6 cents, representing a 0.06% rise, reaching $95.04 per barrel. In contrast, U.S. Read More
Gold prices held steady on Tuesday as investors assessed a partial ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, while awaiting further details on U.S.-Iran negotiations, amid growing concerns about inflation and possible interest rate hikes. Spot gold held steady at $4,484.49 per ounce, as of 0048. Gold futures in the U.S. rose by 0.2%, reaching $4,514.30. On Read More
Oil prices increased by over 2%, beginning June on a subdued note, following Israel’s directive for troops to penetrate further into Lebanon amid its ongoing conflict with the Iranian-backed Hezbollah group, notwithstanding a ceasefire declared more than six weeks prior. The escalation in hostilities occurred shortly after the United States facilitated peace talks between Israel Read More
Gold inched lower on Monday, influenced by a stronger dollar and rising oil prices, as investors awaited U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision on a proposed deal to extend the ceasefire with Iran. Spot gold experienced a decline of 0.2%, trading at $4,527.36 per ounce as of 0156, following a rise to a two-week high in Read More
Oil prices experienced a slight decline on Friday, fuelled by optimism surrounding the potential for an agreement between the U.S. and Iran to prolong their ceasefire. Comments from U.S. Vice President JD Vance indicated that the two sides were “close” but “not there yet,” marking the culmination of the decline. Brent crude futures for July, Read More
Gold prices saw a modest rise on Friday as investors assessed reports about a ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran, amid growing concerns about inflation and possible increases in U.S. interest rates. Spot gold increased by 0.4% to $4,512.79 per ounce, as of 0113. The metal has seen a rise of about 0.1% for Read More
Oil prices experienced an uptick on Thursday following recent US military actions in Iran, which have rekindled concerns regarding potential disruptions to commercial shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude, the global benchmark, experienced an increase of over 3%, reaching $97.29 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude rose by 3.42% to Read More
Gold saw a drop on Thursday, affected by fresh U.S. military operations in Iran that caused oil prices to rise. This development has raised worries about inflation and has introduced uncertainty about the direction of interest rates. Spot gold declined by 0.8% to $4,419.60 per ounce, as of 0129. Gold futures in the U.S. for Read More
