Gold futures climbed sharply on Monday, extending their streak of gains to a third consecutive session. Weakness in the U.S. dollar and 10-year Treasury yield, expectations for lower interest rates among global central banks, as well as geopolitical concerns continued to support haven demand for the precious metal. August gold rose $18.10, or 1.3%, to settle at $1,418.20 on Comex. Prices saw their highest most-active contract finish since August 28, 2013, according to FactSet data. Source :...
Patience has finally paid off for the gold bull, as demand for the precious metal has pushed prices to levels not seen in nearly six years. Although gold prices are off their highs after breaking above $1,400, the market is still seeing its best weekly gains in more than three years. August gold futures last traded at $1,393.70 an ounce, up nearly 4% since the previous Friday. According to it some analysts, gold's major breakout could be just the start of a long-awaited rally as investors...
Gold prices rose on Monday in Asia and traded above the key $1,400 level amid intensifying conflicts between the U.S. and Iran. Gold futures for August delivery, traded on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, were up 0.5% at $1,406.55per ounce by 12:38 AM ET (04:38 GMT). Prices of the yellow metal gained today as conflict in the Middle East reached new heights. Late last week, Iran shot down an American surveillance drone and accused the U.S. of incursion and spying over...
Oil futures split two ways on Monday, with U.S. prices ending higher but global benchmark Brent crude posting a loss as the U.S. announced new sanctions on Iran. President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order imposing financial sanctions on Iranian leaders, according to pool reports from the White House. In Monday dealings, August West Texas Intermediate crude climbed by 47 cents, or 0.8%, to settle at $57.90 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. That was the highest...
The U.S. dollar was near three-month lows on Monday after disappointing regional data and rising tensions between Iran and the U.S. The U.S. dollar index, which measures the greenback™s strength against a basket of six major currencies, was down 0.1% to 95.59 by 10:45 AM ET (14:45 GMT). The Dallas Fed manufacturing activity index for June came in weaker than expected at -12.1 compared to estimates for -1.0. The data confirm declining activity across other regions in the U.S., as the...
Oil futures ended with a small loss Friday. "The key factor moving forward is the extent to which markets are currently pricing in Iranian supply disruptions," said Ryan Giannotto, director of research at GraniteShares. "How far will their exports actually fall, and to what extent will OPEC increase their own production? This latter question is complicated in particular if trade uncertainties fester," he said.
June West Texas Intermediate crude fell 4 cents, or 0.1%, to end at $61.66 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
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Oil prices were steady on Tuesday, supported by worries over conflict between Iran and the United States but pressured by concerns about a potential decline in demand for crude. Benchmark Brent crude...
Oil futures split two ways on Monday, with U.S. prices ending higher but global benchmark Brent crude posting a loss as the U.S. announced new sanctions on Iran. President Donald Trump on Monday sign...
U.S. oil prices rose Monday, extending last week™s strong gains that had been prompted by building tensions between Iran and the United States, as Washington was set to announce new economic sanctio...
Oil prices climbed on Monday as tensions remain high between Iran and the United States, with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo saying ''significant'' sanctions on Tehran would be announced. Brent ...
Oil futures gained on Friday, with U.S. prices tallying a rise of nearly 9% for the week and highest settlement this month, lifted by expectations for economy-boosting central bank policy and continue...
Gold futures climbed sharply on Monday, extending their streak of gains to a third consecutive session. Weakness in the U.S. dollar and 10-year Treasury yield, expectations for lower interest rates among global central banks, as well as geopolitical concerns continued to support haven demand for the precious metal. August gold rose $18.10, or 1.3%, to settle at $1,418.20 on Comex. Prices saw their highest most-active contract finish since August 28, 2013, according to FactSet data. Source :...
Patience has finally paid off for the gold bull, as demand for the precious metal has pushed prices to levels not seen in nearly six years. Although gold prices are off their highs after breaking above $1,400, the market is still seeing its best weekly gains in more than three years. August gold futures last traded at $1,393.70 an ounce, up nearly 4% since the previous Friday. According to it some analysts, gold's major breakout could be just the start of a long-awaited rally as investors...
Gold prices rose on Monday in Asia and traded above the key $1,400 level amid intensifying conflicts between the U.S. and Iran. Gold futures for August delivery, traded on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, were up 0.5% at $1,406.55per ounce by 12:38 AM ET (04:38 GMT). Prices of the yellow metal gained today as conflict in the Middle East reached new heights. Late last week, Iran shot down an American surveillance drone and accused the U.S. of incursion and spying over...
Oil futures split two ways on Monday, with U.S. prices ending higher but global benchmark Brent crude posting a loss as the U.S. announced new sanctions on Iran. President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order imposing financial sanctions on Iranian leaders, according to pool reports from the White House. In Monday dealings, August West Texas Intermediate crude climbed by 47 cents, or 0.8%, to settle at $57.90 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. That was the highest...
The U.S. dollar was near three-month lows on Monday after disappointing regional data and rising tensions between Iran and the U.S. The U.S. dollar index, which measures the greenback™s strength against a basket of six major currencies, was down 0.1% to 95.59 by 10:45 AM ET (14:45 GMT). The Dallas Fed manufacturing activity index for June came in weaker than expected at -12.1 compared to estimates for -1.0. The data confirm declining activity across other regions in the U.S., as the...