Commodities Category

Opec+ expects a minor increase in oil production as demand dented by China Covid-19 rules Opec+ members are anticipated to agree on a small rise in oil output on Thursday (May 5), boosted by threats to demand due to coronavirus restrictions in China. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has further heightened supply fears, which have been

Gold falls as rates rise ahead of the Fed’s rate hike decision Gold prices dropped on Wednesday as increased US Treasury rates and the Federal Reserve’s anticipated interest rate rise announcement dampened demand for zero-yield metal. As of 0217 GMT, spot gold was down 0.3 percent at $1,862.48 per ounce. Gold futures in the United

Gold and silver prices have fallen by more than 2% due to high volatility The precious metal market has been hammered by a perfect storm of market volatility, rising bond rates, and a strong US currency, sending gold and silver prices substantially lower. Gold’s reluctance to break over $1,920 an ounce has been highlighted by

Germany: It’s ‘realistic’ to stop using Russian oil by the end of the summer Germany claims to be making extra effort to disassociate itself off Russian fossil resources, , estimating that it will be completely independent on Russian crude oil imports by late summer. According to Economy and Climate Minister Robert Habeck, Europe’s largest economy

Oil prices are falling as China’s economic slowdown has a negative impact on demand Oil prices fell on Friday as China’s COVID-19 lockdowns weighed on the outlook for petroleum demand; though supply disruption fears fueled by Western sanctions limiting Russia’s crude and product exports. By 0040 GMT, Brent crude futures had fallen 4 cents to