Oil prices edged lower on Tuesday, extending losses from the previous session, as investors worried about global oil demand following weak manufacturing data in several countries. Brent crude futures fell 29 cents to $99.74 a barrel, with WTI crude futures down 22 cents at $93.67 a barrel. Prices have been volatile, as investors weigh tight…
Gold produced a marginal gain last week as the dollar retreated from the high. However, silver continues to suffer and saw a marginal drop. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures advanced 1.1 percent to end the week at ₹50,644 (per 10 gram). But silver futures posted a loss of 0.8 percent as it…
Oil edged up on Wednesday, a day after prices fell through $100 a barrel for the first time since April, but gains were limited by caution ahead of U.S. inflation data that could weaken the market. Brent crude futures were up 45 cents, or 0.5 percent, at $99.97 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude…
Gold price fell on Tuesday pressured by rate hike expectations and a stronger dollar, but growing recession fears kept haven bullion above the key support level of $1,800 an ounce. Spot gold was down 0.4% to $1,801.20 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures were little changed at $1,800.80. The dollar is strong near two decade…
Oil prices fell on Wednesday after rising in the previous three sessions but losses were limited on the view that global supply tightness will continue as there is limited room for major producers such as Saudi Arabia to boost production. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures slid 44 cents, or 0.4%, to $111.32 a…
The Indian rupee hits a fresh record low against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday amidst growing concerns over global growth expectations and investors awaiting U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s twoday testimony before Congress. The weak global cues also hit benchmark equity indices as they closed over one percent lower on Wednesday. The rupee closed…
Oil prices declined in early trade on Wednesday amid a push by U.S. President Joe Biden to bring down rising fuel costs, including pressure on major U.S. companies to help ease the pain for drivers during the country’s peak summer demand. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell $1.34, or 1,2%, to $108.18 a…
Indian rupee weakened to a fresh all-time low against U.S. dollar ahead of the release of U.S. inflation data, which is seen influencing the pace of future rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. Constantly raised crude oil prices also hurt sentiment for the domestic currency, with market participants fearing a fresh time of FII outflows,…
Oil prices edged up on Wednesday ahead of data on U.S. oil inventories data, with crude futures supported by tight supplies and recovering fuel demand as China’s top cities relax COVID-19 lockdowns. Brent crude futures for August raised 22 cents, or 0.2%, to $120.79 a barrel after closing at the highest since May 31 on…
Oil prices up in early Asian trade on Wednesday after European Union leaders agreed to a partial and phased ban on Russian oil and China closed its COVID-19 lockdown in Shanghai. Brent crude for August delivery was up 78 cents, or 0.7%, at $116.38 a barrel. The front-month contract for July delivery expired on Tuesday…
