Commodities Category

May 9, 2022
Oil falls due to global economic fears, ahead of the EU decision on Russia’s oil ban

Oil falls due to global economic fears, ahead of the EU decision on Russia’s oil ban Oil prices fell on Monday, along with Asian stock markets, on worries of a worldwide recession reducing oil consumption, with investors eyeing European Union discussions on a Russian oil embargo, which is likely to constrain global supply. By 0153

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May 6, 2022
Supply fears continue, oil prices climb, despite stock market declines

Supply fears continue, oil prices climb, despite stock market declines Crude prices rose for the third day in a row on Friday, shrugging aside concerns about global economic growth as fears about tighter supply supported prices ahead of an imminent European Union ban on Russian oil. Brent futures were up 84 cents, or 0.8 percent,

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May 5, 2022
Opec+ expects a minor increase in oil production as demand dented by China Covid-19 rules

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

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May 4, 2022
Gold falls as rates rise ahead of the Fed’s rate hike decision

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

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May 3, 2022
Gold and silver prices have fallen by more than 2% due to high volatility

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

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