Tag: ukraine

Apr 21
Gold prices are falling due to profit-taking

Gold prices fell in trading today, Thursday; The recovery in US Treasury yields reduced the demand for safe haven bullion stemming from the Ukraine crisis and its potential impact on the global economy. Yesterday, Wednesday, gold prices ended their trading with a decline for the second consecutive session, hitting its lowest level in more than […]

Apr 19
Oil prices fall 4%, and Brent crude is less than 109 dollars

Oil prices deepened their losses by more than 4% during trading on Tuesday, with fears of slowing demand for crude, and the rise of the dollar to its highest level in two years. The International Monetary Fund cut its forecast for global economic growth this year to 3.6%, down by 0.8% from previous expectations, warning […]

Apr 18
Gold prices rise by $19 as the Ukrainian crisis escalates

Gold prices rise by $19 as the Ukrainian crisis escalates Gold prices rose more than 19 dollars, during trading on Monday, recording their highest levels since mid-March; The uncertainty surrounding the Russian-Ukrainian conflict dampened risk sentiment and pushed investors towards bullion safety. This comes with the escalation of tensions in the Ukraine crisis; Several explosions […]

Apr 15
Japan expands LNG projects to ditch Russia’s imports

The Russian-Ukrainian war has exacerbated global fears of a crisis in the liquefied natural gas market, of which Moscow is one of the most important players. To overcome these concerns, Japan plans to boost its investments in LNG exploration projects, to stimulate development and boost fuel production in the country. Today, Friday, Japanese Industry Minister […]

Apr 11
U.S. natgas on track for highest close since 2008 on rising heating demand

Because of rising heating demand, the price of natural gas in the United States is set to reach its highest level since 2008. On Monday, U.S. natural gas futures rose about 5%, putting the contract on track for its highest close in 13 years, on higher-than-expected heating demand and as much higher global gas prices […]

Apr 11
Gold prices rise with fears of an escalation of the situation in Ukraine

Gold prices rose during trading on Monday, supported by the uncertainty about the Russian-Ukrainian war, in addition to the closures in China to control the Corona virus. The US Treasury bond yields and the high dollar deprived the yellow metal of achieving gains, after it had started today’s trading with a decline. Gold Prices Today […]

Apr 11
Oil prices are down 2%, and Brent crude is near $ 100

Oil prices fell about 2% during trading on Monday, amid the market’s anticipation of the liberation of the strategic oil reserves announced by the member states of the International Energy Agency, with the continued closures in China due to the Corona virus. Oil prices ended their trading on Friday with a rise of more than […]

Apr 04
Gold prices rise by 11 dollars, with anticipation of the situation in Ukraine

Gold prices rose in trading on Monday, with anticipation of the situation in Eastern Europe, amid expectations of imposing more sanctions on Russia, which supported the precious metal, which is considered a safe haven against geopolitical tensions. Gold prices started their trading on a decline, today, Monday, with the stability of dollar and treasury returns […]

Apr 01
German bond yields rise as attention shifts to Ukraine and US job data.

German government bond yields rose on Friday, following their biggest monthly jump in years in March, on expectations of rising inflation and tightening monetary policy. Some analysts believe Germany’s 10-year yield will remain near current levels in the short term, as the economic risks posed by the Ukraine conflict will outweigh the central bank’s commitment […]

Mar 15
Gold prices are down $24, the biggest drop in a week

Gold prices are down $24, the biggest drop in a week Gold prices fell more than $24 in trading on Tuesday, the largest drop in a week, supported by a rise in US Treasury yields. The decline comes as investors await the US Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates, as well as renewed hopes […]