Gold prices held recent gains on Wednesday as the dollar steadied before the conclusion of a Federal Reserve meeting, while copper prices were lifted by speculation over China potentially relaxing its strict zero-COVID policy Spot gold steadied around $1,648.23 an ounce, while gold futures rose 0.1% to $1,650.80 an ounce. Both instruments jumped from a […]
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Crude oil price rises for third successive day on improved risk sentiment
By Administrator_India Capital Sands Crude oil prices continued uptrend for the third day and recovered losses suffered earlier in the week on improved risk sentiment and the prospect of a slowdown in shale activity in the US. However, the rising COVID cases of Delta variant may impact fuel demand. The energy commodity recouped earlier loss […]
Gold Breaks $1,800 Again as Traders Await Steer From Fed Minutes
By Administrator_India Capital Sands Gold climbed above $1,800 an ounce again as investors took a risk-off turn before the release of Federal Reserve meeting notes that should bring fresh insight on U.S. monetary policy. Minutes from the Fed’s June gathering will be combed for more clues on the bank’s thinking around rates, bond-purchasing and the […]
Oil slips again on surging U.S. dollar, but holds above $70
By Administrator_India Capital Sands Oil prices fell for a second consecutive day on Friday as the U.S. dollar soared on the prospect of interest rate hikes in the United States, but were nevertheless on track to finish the week flat – only slightly off multi-year highs. Brent crude futures were down 52 cents, or 0.7%, at […]
Gold Up Against Weaker Dollar, Investors Digest China’s Economic Data
By Administrator_India Capital Sands Gold was up on Tuesday morning in Asia, near a five-month high, as Chinese factory activity data released earlier in the day was better than expected and investors await key U.S. economic data to be released later in the week. Gold futures were up 0.47% to $1,914.25 by 11:07 PM ET (3:07 AM GMT). […]
Gold Heads for Biggest Monthly Gain Since July on Inflation Betsb
By Administrator_India Capital Sands Gold headed for the biggest monthly advance since July, with inflation risks in focus ahead of key U.S. jobs data due later this week that will offer clues on the economic recovery. Some Federal Reserve officials have said that recent price pressures are to be expected as the economy reopens amid […]
Gold steady as inflation bets counter firm US dollar, yields
By Administrator_India Capital Sands Gold prices held steady on Monday, buoyed by concerns over inflation after U.S. President Joe Biden announced a $2 trillion-plus jobs plan last week, while a stronger dollar and elevated U.S. Treasury yields limited bullion’s upside. FUNDAMENTALS Spot gold was flat at $1,728.60 per ounce, as of 0146 GMT. Gold futures […]
Oil gains ahead of OPEC+ meeting on output policy
By Administrator_India Capital Sands Crude prices rose on Thursday, recouping some of the previous session’s losses on expectations that a meeting of OPEC and its allies later on Thursday would yield output constraint in the face of resurgent COVID-19 infections in some regions. Brent crude for June delivery was up by 31 cents, or 0.5%, at […]