Gold and other precious metals saw a slight rise on Thursday, influenced by a drop in U.S. job openings reaching a 14-month low. This data strengthened expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, though a strong dollar and rising yields tempered the gains. Investors are paying close attention to the non-farm payrolls report set for Friday, Read More
Crude futures declined while resource shares experienced an uptick in Asian trading, as markets processed the implications of political turmoil in Venezuela and the status of its oil reserves. Oil prices persisted in their decline after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Venezuela would be “turning over” up to 50 million barrels of oil to Read More
On Wednesday, both gold and silver, recognized as valuable metals, experienced a decline. Investors took profits following a recent rise. The rise of the US dollar has likewise affected sentiment across the precious metals market. In 2023, silver delivered remarkable results, notably outpacing gold in returns. Platinum and palladium saw decreases as well. Spot gold Read More
Oil prices declined on Tuesday as traders assessed the potential for increased Venezuelan crude production following the U.S. capture of President Nicolas Maduro. This development contributed to expectations of sufficient global supply this year, coinciding with subdued demand. Brent crude futures experienced a decline of 0.2%, settling at $61.62 per barrel as of 0103, while Read More
Gold prices saw a slight drop on Tuesday, retreating from recent highs as the dollar strengthened. Other valuable metals also experienced minor pullbacks. Market participants are closely watching upcoming U.S. economic indicators, particularly non-farm payroll figures, for further insights into potential changes to Federal Reserve interest rates. The market sentiment has been greatly affected by Read More
Oil prices experienced a slight increase on Monday as investors assessed the potential impact of political turmoil in OPEC member Venezuela on shipments, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s actions against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, all within a well-supplied market context. Brent crude futures increased by 17 cents, reaching $60.92 a barrel by 0024, recovering from Read More
Gold prices jumped over 1% on Monday. Other valuable metals saw significant rises. This increase happened after the United States detained Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend. The situation has heightened international tensions. This has resulted in an increased interest in secure investments like gold. Investors are closely monitoring the changing situation in Venezuela. Read More
Oil prices experienced a slight increase on the inaugural trading day of 2026, following a significant annual decline in the previous year, the largest since 2020. This uptick comes as Ukrainian drones have targeted Russian oil facilities, coupled with a U.S. blockade that has impacted Venezuela’s exports. Brent crude futures increased by 14 cents on Read More
Precious metals started the New Year strong, with gold recovering from a recent drop and other metals reducing their losses, despite the impressive growth seen in 2025. The surge in gold prices was fueled by anticipations of a Federal Reserve rate reduction, increased geopolitical tensions, and strong demand from central banks. At the same time, Read More
Oil prices experienced a decline exceeding 10 percent in 2025, with Brent on track for its most extended period of annual losses to date. This downturn was driven by a supply surplus relative to demand, occurring in a year characterized by conflicts, increased tariffs, and OPEC+ production adjustments alongside sanctions imposed on Russia, Iran, and Read More
