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 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
Oil prices experienced an uptick on Thursday following the United States’ initiation of new strikes against Iran. This development has diminished expectations for a resolution to the Iran conflict and for the complete reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passageway that accounts for one-fifth of global oil supplies prior to the war. Brent Read More
Gold was poised for a fourth consecutive weekly decline on Friday, weighed down by a stronger dollar fuelled by expectations of U.S. interest rate increases, as investors also evaluated the tenuous U.S.-Iran peace agreement. Spot gold decreased by 0.1% to $4,022.95 per ounce as of 0046, indicating a potential weekly decline of 3.4%. U.S. gold Read More
Oil prices continued to decrease on Wednesday, remaining close to the four-month lows reached in the prior session, as indications surfaced that additional oil tankers, which have been stranded in the Gulf since the onset of the Iran conflict, are getting ready to transit through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures declined by 37 Read More
Gold prices remained stable on Tuesday as investors evaluated the ongoing U.S.-Iran peace negotiations, while increasing anticipation of a Federal Reserve interest rate increase in December exerted pressure on the metal. Spot gold was steady at $4,191.09 per ounce, as of 0053. U.S. gold futures for August delivery increased by 0.2%, reaching a price of Read More
Oil prices experienced an uptick on Monday as shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz faced delays, coinciding with the initial discussions between U.S. and Iranian officials under an interim peace agreement, which encountered some difficulties. Brent crude futures increased by 54 cents, or 0.67%, reaching $81.11 a barrel by 0030, following a peak of Read More
