Tag: Commodities

Feb 17
Gold prices rise with the return of political tensions between Russia and Ukraine

Gold prices rose in trading on Thursday, after news of the return of tensions between Russia and Ukraine, in the wake of a Russian report that mortar shells were fired in eastern Ukraine, prompting investors to resort to safe assets. Yesterday, Wednesday, gold prices ended up by about $15, with the dollar and US stocks […]

Feb 15
Gold prices are falling from the highest level in 3 months

Gold prices fell today, Monday, in spot transactions, abandoning the highest level it reached in 3 months, which was recorded in the previous session. The decline in the yellow metal is strongly influenced by the dollar and bond yields, although losses were limited; Increasing tensions surrounding Ukraine have supported the demand for safe haven. Gold […]

Feb 10
Gold prices fall, awaiting US data

Gold prices fell in trading today, Thursday; Investors are cautiously awaiting US inflation data that may provide new clues about the pace of monetary tightening by the Federal Reserve. And gold prices ended their trading on the rise, yesterday, Wednesday; To continue rising for the fourth consecutive session, with the US dollar falling. Gold Prices […]

Feb 08
Gold prices retreat from the highest level in a week

Gold prices retreat from the highest level in a week Gold prices fell on Tuesday, but remained near their highest levels in a week, pending the release of US inflation data for January, which is crucial to the Federal Reserve’s tapering schedule. This comes with continued fears between Russia and Ukraine, which supported the yellow […]

Feb 04
Gold prices fall as the US dollar rises

Gold prices fell in trading today, Thursday, and hovered near the highest level in the previous session. The decline in the yellow metal comes as the US dollar regains strength ahead of central bank meetings in Britain and Europe as their economies grapple with rising inflation risks. Gold Prices Today The price of gold futures […]

Feb 03
Factory orders in the United States fell in December, while shipments increased.

Factory orders in the United States fell in December, while shipments increased. In December, new orders for American-made goods declined somewhat more than predicted, but manufacturing is still supported by businesses refilling stockpiles. Factory orders fell 0.4 % in December, according to the Commerce Department. Orders increased 1.8 % instead of 1.6 % as previously […]

Jan 31
Gold prices are rising and heading for the largest monthly decline since September

Gold prices are rising and heading for the largest monthly decline since September Gold prices rose in trading on Monday, but the precious metal is heading for the largest monthly decline since last September. This comes amid market expectations that the US Federal Reserve will raise interest rates on the back of key economic data, […]

Jan 27
Gold prices fall as the US dollar rises

Gold prices fell in trading Thursday, with the US dollar rising, after indications that the Federal Reserve will tighten monetary policy, and intend to raise interest rates starting next March. Geopolitical concerns about an imminent war between Russia and Ukraine have limited fears amidst the demand for the yellow metal as a safe haven. Gold […]

Jan 25
European Forex news roundup: The dollar rises slightly, but US futures point downward

European Forex news roundup: The dollar rises slightly, but US futures point downward It was a rather calm session, as markets appear to be more cautious following Wall Street’s dramatic recovery late yesterday. Since Asian trading, US futures have been trending lower, and they have remained so throughout European morning trade. As a result, the […]

Jan 25
Gold prices are falling, awaiting the actions of the US Federal Reserve

Gold prices fell on Tuesday, awaiting signs of a rate hike during the US Federal Reserve policy meeting, which begins today. Concerns about an acceleration of policy tightening by the US Federal Reserve have opposed the safe haven request, which has been fueled by escalating tensions over Ukraine. Gold prices rose about $10 at the […]