Commodities Category

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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May 2, 2022
Germany: It’s ‘realistic’ to stop using Russian oil by the end of the summer

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

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April 29, 2022
Oil prices are falling as China’s economic slowdown has a negative impact on demand

Oil prices are falling as China’s economic slowdown has a negative impact on demand Oil prices fell on Friday as China’s COVID-19 lockdowns weighed on the outlook for petroleum demand; though supply disruption fears fueled by Western sanctions limiting Russia’s crude and product exports. By 0040 GMT, Brent crude futures had fallen 4 cents to

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April 28, 2022
Gold is near a two-month low due to a stronger dollar & the possibility of a rate hike in U.S.A

Gold is near a two-month low due to a stronger dollar & the possibility of a rate hike in U.S.A   In Asia on Thursday morning, gold was down, hitting a two-month low. The yellow metal’s demand was harmed by a rising dollar and the prospect of a rate hike in the United States weakened

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