WTI Crude Oil Holds Modest Losses Above $70, Bearish Bias Persists
WTI Crude Oil Holds Modest Losses Above $70, Bearish Bias Persists West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices struggle to maintain momentum after a modest rebound from the $69.25 region, a two-week low. During Wednesday’s Asian session, WTI is trading around $70.25, down by 0.30% for the day, and appears vulnerable to further declines. Despite […]
WTI Crude Drops Near $74 After China Inflation Data
WTI Crude Drops Near $74 After China Inflation Data West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil prices extended losses for a second consecutive session on Monday, falling to around $74.10 per barrel during Asian trading hours. The decline of over 1% comes in the wake of weaker-than-expected inflation data from China for September, which was released on […]
WTI Holds Steady Around $75, Poised for Second Consecutive Weekly Gain
WTI Holds Steady Around $75, Poised for Second Consecutive Weekly Gain West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices remain flat around the $75 per barrel mark during the Asian session on Friday, struggling to build on the previous day’s gains. Despite this pause, WTI is still on track to register its second straight weekly increase. […]
WTI Rises Above $76.50 Amid Concerns Over Middle East Oil Production Disruptions
WTI Rises Above $76.50 Amid Concerns Over Middle East Oil Production Disruptions West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading near $76.85 on Thursday, continuing its upward momentum as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensify. Concerns are growing that Israel may launch an attack on Iran’s oil infrastructure, escalating fears of […]
WTI Crude Oil Rises to $73.50 Amid Middle-East Tensions and Potential Supply Disruption
WTI Crude Oil Rises to $73.50 Amid Middle-East Tensions and Potential Supply Disruption West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil continues its upward trend for the fourth consecutive day, trading near $73.50 per barrel during Friday’s Asian session. The rise in oil prices is primarily driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, raising concerns […]
WTI Surges Above $70 as Iran Missile Strike on Israel Sparks Fears in Global Oil Markets
WTI Surges Above $70 as Iran Missile Strike on Israel Sparks Fears in Global Oil Markets West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, climbed to around $70.65 on Wednesday. The surge comes after Iran launched missiles at Israel, raising concerns about potential disruptions in oil supply from the region. Iran fired over 200 […]
WTI Extends Rally Above $70.00 as Hurricane Francine Disrupts Production
WTI Extends Rally Above $70.00 as Hurricane Francine Disrupts Production West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $70.35 on Tuesday, continuing its rally as Hurricane Francine impacts oil production in the US Gulf of Mexico. The storm has caused significant disruptions, with the US Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement […]
Oil Edges Higher Ahead of Weekly Stockpile Reports
Oil Edges Higher Ahead of Weekly Stockpile Reports Oil prices are trading relatively flat on Wednesday after experiencing sharp declines over the past three sessions. The stabilization follows reports that a tanker in the Red Sea was attacked by Houthi rebels. Delta Tankers confirmed that its vessel, Sounion, sustained minor damage in the attack. This […]
Oil Retreats as Markets Shift Focus to Demand Concerns
Oil Retreats as Markets Shift Focus to Demand Concerns Oil prices declined on Tuesday, ending a five-day rally as the market shifted its focus back to concerns over demand, following OPEC’s recent downward revision of its 2024 demand growth forecast due to weaker expectations in China. Global benchmark Brent crude futures dropped by 57 cents, […]
Gold Prices Fall Further Due to Fed’s Hawkish Outlook
Gold Prices Fall Further Due to Fed’s Hawkish Outlook On Wednesday, gold prices faced downward pressure as sellers stepped in, influenced by the latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes, which were perceived as markedly more hawkish than earlier communications. This interpretation suggests that the U.S. Federal Reserve may maintain its tight monetary policy stance […]
Gold Price Stays Under $2,400, Bullish Outlook Holds
Gold Price Stays Under $2,400, Bullish Outlook Holds Gold prices (XAU/USD) struggled to extend their recovery from a recent low of $2,325-2,324, hovering within a narrow range during Tuesday’s Asian trading session. Despite the lackluster performance, gold remained close to its all-time high set last Friday, supported by ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East […]
WTI Drops to $84.70 Amid Gaza Ceasefire Talks, US CPI Data Anticipation
WTI Drops to $84.70 Amid Gaza Ceasefire Talks, US CPI Data Anticipation Western Texas Intermediate (WTI), the benchmark for US crude oil, is currently trading near $84.60, marking its fourth consecutive day in the red. This decline is influenced by a combination of factors including the build-up of US crude stocks and profit-taking activities. Market […]
Gold Price Nears Record High, Despite Strong USD as Potential Obstacle
Gold Price Nears Record High, Despite Strong USD as Potential Obstacle The Gold price (XAU/USD) continues to experience a notable uptrend, recording gains for the sixth consecutive day on Tuesday. This steady ascent brings it tantalizingly close to the all-time high it achieved the day before. The price movement of this precious metal, traditionally viewed […]
Gold Price Nears One-Week Low, Vulnerable Due to Hawkish Fed Forecasts
Gold Price Nears One-Week Low, Vulnerable Due to Hawkish Fed Forecasts As the European trading session commences on Tuesday, the price of gold (XAU/USD) is encountering fresh selling pressure. The precious metal appears to be halting its modest overnight recovery from the $2,145 region, marking its lowest point in over a week. A key factor […]
WTI Stabilizes Near $78.50 Following Recent Upsurge Due to Changes in US Crude Oil Inventories
WTI Stabilizes Near $78.50 Following Recent Upsurge Due to Changes in US Crude Oil Inventories During the Asian trading hours on Thursday, the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil price experienced a slight decline, hovering around $78.50 per barrel. This movement follows a notable surge on Wednesday, primarily fueled by developments in the US crude […]
WTI Stays Under $78.00 as US PCE Data Approaches
WTI Stays Under $78.00 as US PCE Data Approaches Western Texas Intermediate (WTI), the benchmark for US crude oil, is currently hovering around $77.75 as of Thursday. The WTI prices have seen a slight decline, influenced by the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision to postpone initial rate cuts and the pressure from increasing US oil inventories. […]
WTI Oil Price Stays Around $77.30 Amid Potential Supply Interruptions and Russian Ban on Gasoline Exports
WTI Oil Price Stays Around $77.30 Amid Potential Supply Interruptions and Russian Ban on Gasoline Exports The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil prices are experiencing a surge, primarily influenced by geopolitical tensions and disruptions in international sea traffic. These disruptions have been notably caused by Iran-aligned Houthi militants. During the European trading session on Tuesday, […]
Gold Price Hovers Near 50-Day SMA Amid Soft USD, Lacking Bullish Momentum
Gold Price Hovers Near 50-Day SMA Amid Soft USD, Lacking Bullish Momentum The Gold price (XAU/USD) continues its upward trajectory for the sixth consecutive day, reaching above the $2,030 level in the early European trading session. This marks a climb closer to the over one-week high achieved the day before. Despite the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) […]