Crude Oil Increased Because U.S. Inventories Were Drawn More Than Anticipated

A combination of factors boosting market optimism caused crude oil prices to close 0.28% higher at 6399. The market was infused with liquidity and hopes of an economic revival were reinforced by China’s recent stimulus announcements, especially the lowering of the reserve requirement for banks. One of the main factors driving the rising demand for…

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copper

Copper held steady as a result of China’s hope on policy support

The optimistic developments in China’s policy support for its economy caused copper prices to marginally decrease by -0.05%, ultimately finishing at 729.5. China’s central bank gave a strong signal of support for the nation’s weak economy when it announced a significant reduction in bank reserves, bringing in approximately $140 billion to the banking sector. Furthermore,…

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Zinc rose confirmed his desire to receive more stimulus from China

Zinc prices increased by 1.72% to settle at 228.1, fueled by growing anticipation that China, the world’s largest metals user, would announce more stimulus measures. In response to economic difficulties, China’s central bank governor announced a 50 basis point cut in the reserve requirement for banks, beginning from February 5. Furthermore, effective of January 25,…

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A declining U.S. dollar and the Middle East conflict both contributed to gold’s slight increase

In the previous trading session, gold showed strong performance, closing at 61769. It was up 0.43%. The increase in demand for safe haven assets due to the ongoing Middle East turmoil and a weaker US dollar were the reasons for the price surge. The cautious market mood is partly due to investors attentively following remarks…

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Predictions of lower demand and higher output caused natural gas prices to decline

Forecasts predicting a loss in demand and an increase in supply due to the expectation of warmer-than-normal weather in late January caused natural gas to dip significantly, falling by -4.47% to settle at 243.7. Although the extreme cold weather drove spot power and petrol prices to multi-year highs, the futures market was impacted by expectations…

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