Strength in Gold and Copper Continues – But for How Long? - May 27, 2024 16:30

As we start the new week, gold has displayed gains during the early parts of Monday’s trading, this implies that the precious metal is potentially reversing from its past week’s declines. However, despite the challenges it faced in the past week, overall gold remains in an uptrend, and it is supported by a number of […]

Gold Flying and Making New All Time Highs - March 30, 2024 10:37

During Thursday’s trading on US sessions, an extraordinary event for Gold bulls took place. A gold price was hit of $2230 per ounce, gold set a fresh all-time high. The primary underlying strength of these rapid gains is the increased anticipation of numerous interest rate reductions from the world’s foremost central banks, mainly driven by […]

Gold Prices Slip Ahead of Anticipated Economic Data - February 13, 2024 2:04

Gold prices experienced a slight dip on Monday, due to a cocktail of bearish factors, notably a slightly firmer U.S. dollar index. The relationship between gold and the dollar is historically inverse; as the dollar strengthens, gold, priced in dollars, becomes more expensive for holders of other currencies, potentially dampening demand. This unanticipated slip in […]

Oil Prices Surge From Lows Amid Mixed Global Signals - November 18, 2023 14:48

Oil prices experienced a more than 4% jump on Friday, a notable rebound from a four-month low seen just the day before. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, closed up by $3.19, or roughly 4.1%, at $80.61 a barrel. Similarly, West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI), a key standard for U.S. oil, rose by $2.99, […]

Gold Prices Dance with CPI Data and the Fed - September 11, 2023 18:59

As we all know, gold often functions as an economic barometer, reacting to various indicators like inflation, interest rates, and geopolitical stability. As of late, traders are tuned into the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for August, which is adding another layer of complexity to the already erratic movement of gold prices. Investors are […]

Oil Prices Surge Amid Record Demand and Supply Tightening - August 12, 2023 5:27

The trajectory of Brent crude oil prices in recent weeks presents a compelling narrative of change and potential. The period since early July 2023 has witnessed an impressive gain of over $10 in Brent crude oil, effectively breaking free from a stagnant several-month range that had held it below $76. The remarkable ascent culminated in […]

Gold Steady As US Dollar Index Tries to Make Gains - July 30, 2023 13:12

Similar to other commodities, gold prices usually escalate when the US dollar weakens. Hence, during periods when the dollar is losing value, the likelihood of an increase in gold prices is notably high. Unfortunately, although the US Dollar index has retraced from its recent high, it has still made around 10% gains since late 2022. […]

Some Respite for Crude Oil within Bear Trend - May 24, 2023 5:10

The price of oil was experiencing an upward trend this Tuesday, bouncing back from a weak beginning to the week. The revival was driven by robust macroeconomic indicators reported in the USA, combined with a hope on debt-ceiling discussions. Moreover, a cautionary message from the Saudi energy minister to investors has also added fuel to […]

Oil Prices Gain Some Ground Due to Iraqi / Kurdistan Stand Off - March 29, 2023 12:12

On Tuesday, crude oil prices increased slightly, continuing their significant gains from the prior day due to the risk of supply disruptions from Iraqi Kurdistan and optimism that the uncertainty in the banking sector has reduced. The arguments escalated last week, causing the Iraqi government to halt oil exports from Kurdistan to Turkey. This action […]