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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 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.

Gold is slipping lower, although it is holding up well in comparison to the USD’s recent highs   So far, the gold price has remained unchanged for the day as markets consolidate the upward. The gold price is currently trading at $1,978 and has been in a tight range between $1,974.93 and $1,979.01 so far.

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 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