Commodities Category

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,

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