Commodities Category

April 19, 2022
Gold is slipping lower, although it is holding up well in comparison to the USD’s recent highs

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.

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April 18, 2022
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

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April 15, 2022
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

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April 14, 2022
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

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April 13, 2022
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

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