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Oil continue gains on Russia-Europe tension as hopes for Chinese support

Oil continue gains on Russia-Europe tension as hopes for Chinese support   Oil prices rose further in early Asian trade on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions remained high, with Russia warning of gas supply cuts to Poland and Bulgaria, while hopes of Chinese economic stimulus boosted the outlook for oil demand. Brent crude futures were up […]

As a result of the Shanghai lockdowns, oil prices are continuing to fall

As a result of the Shanghai lockdowns, oil prices are continuing to fall   Oil prices fell further on Monday, owing to concerns that continued COVID-19 lockdowns in Shanghai and expected rate hikes in the United States would stifle global economic development and fuel demand. At 0015 GMT, Brent crude prices were down $1.90, or […]

The allure of gold futures is dwindling as bond yields rise

The allure of gold futures is dwindling as bond yields rise On Wednesday, gold futures dipped marginally as traders evaluated forecasts of tighter Fed monetary policy and higher yields. Gold futures in the United States fell 0.07 percent to $1,957 per ounce. Meanwhile, spot gold rose 0.3 percent, pulling back from a two-week low. “We’re […]

Despite timid drillers, US oil production is increasing

Despite timid drillers, US oil production is increasing A couple of recent predictions have predicted significant improvements in U.S. shale oil output this year, igniting confidence in an industry that has maintained a culture of discipline and caution for the past two years. According to the industry, caution will be the order of the day. […]

On the Ukraine situation worsens, oil prices climb due to supply concerns

On the Ukraine situation worsens, oil prices climb due to supply concerns   Oil prices increased on Monday as fears of tighter global supply grew, with the developing crisis in Ukraine raising the risk of more penalties from the West against Russia, the world’s leading exporter. Brent futures were up $1.50, or 1.3 percent, at […]

Crude oil falls, but it is on track for strong weekly gains

Crude oil falls, but it is on track for strong weekly gains After the revelation of a larger-than-expected rise in US oil stockpiles, oil prices dropped Thursday, giving back some of the week’s high gains in weak holiday-affected trade.US crude prices were 1.6 percent down at $102.62 per barrel, while Brent futures were 1.5 percent […]

XAUUSD pressuring the bears near daily resistance ahead of ECB

XAUUSD pressuring the bears near daily resistance ahead of ECB The gold price (XAUUSD) is striving to rise and is approaching the recent highs set on Wednesday at $1,980. The US dollar is behind on Thursday after dipping overnight as US rates stopped their advance, providing some comfort to the FX market as investors await […]

OPEC Reduces Global Oil Demand Growth Forecast Due to Russia-Ukraine Conflict

OPEC Reduces Global Oil Demand Growth Forecast Due to Russia-Ukraine Conflict The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) lowered its prediction for global oil demand growth in 2022 on Tuesday, citing the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, growing inflation as crude prices rise, and the recurrence of the Omicron coronavirus variety in China. In […]

As Treasury rates climb, gold prices end lower

As Treasury rates climb, gold prices end lower Gold prices fell in range-bound trading on Monday, as rising Treasury rates bolstered the dollar and offset support from the Ukraine crisis, while palladium gained following London’s move to halt trade of the metal from Russia. By 0730 GMT, spot gold was down 0.2 percent at $1,942.85 […]

Oil prices plummet as a result of China’s lockdowns, and reserves are released

Oil prices plummet as a result of China’s lockdowns, and reserves are released Oil prices fell $2 a barrel in early Asian trade on Monday, marking the second consecutive weekly decrease after world consumers revealed intentions to release a record volume of crude and oil products from strategic storage, and as China lockdowns remained in […]

Imports of fuel oil from Latin America surge ahead of Russia’s planned reduction

Imports of fuel oil from Latin America surge ahead of Russia’s planned reduction According to customs statistics, record amounts of fuel oil from Latin America arrived in the United States in March, as refiners sought alternatives to Russian feed stocks ahead of Washington’s April 22 deadline to cease Russian oil imports. Last month, US Gulf […]

Long-term deal with China has been signed by a US LNG exporter

Long-term deal with China has been signed by a US LNG exporter In the most recent contract between American and Chinese companies, Next Decade Corporation inked another long-term agreement for a U.S. exporter to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to China on Wednesday. ENN LNG (Singapore) Pte Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of China’s ENN Natural […]

In Asian markets, the XAU/USD bleeds out, falling below $1,920

In Asian markets, the XAU/USD bleeds out, falling below $1,920 The price of gold, XAU/USD, has been under pressure this week due to conflicting mood around the Ukraine issue against anticipation of a rapid-fire response from the Federal Reserve following last week’s Nonfarm Payrolls report. XAU/USD is down 0.26 percent at the time of writing, […]