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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 […]
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 […]
Oil and gas prices rise with Shell profits in the fourth quarter of 2021 Recorded $6.4 billion Oil and gas prices supported Shell in achieving record profits during the fourth quarter of last year, exceeding analyst expectations, recording $6.4 billion, an increase of 55% from the third quarter of 2021. Shell’s adjusted profit beat the […]
Job postings in the United States surged to near record highs in December, implying that the slowdown in employment growth at the close of last year was mostly due to labor shortages. Job vacancies, a gauge of labor demand, increased by 150,000 to 10.9 million on December 31st, not far from the all-time high of […]
Today, Tuesday, the American Exxon Mobil Corporation announced its profits in the fourth quarter of 2021, reaching 8.87 billion dollars, the largest in 7 years, which led to a rise in profits for the whole year to 23 billion dollars. ExxonMobil’s earnings were driven by higher energy prices over the past period, which was reflected […]
The yield curve for US Treasury bonds is expected to flatten and perhaps invert this year, according to Standard Chartered. The U.S. Treasury yield curve is likely to be totally flat by mid-year as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates, although growth is questioned, and may invert by year’s end, Standard Chartered bank strategists stated […]
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, […]
Oil prices are turning up, and Brent crude is near $91 Oil prices turned up about 1% during trading on Thursday, with Brent crude rising near $91 a barrel, with geopolitical concerns continuing to support prices. Oil prices were lower in early trading, with the US dollar gaining after indications that the Federal Reserve will […]
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 […]
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 […]
