Fri, May 03, 2024

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Gold Rises on U.S. Stimulus Hopes After Biden Wins

Gold rose on Monday morning in Asia’s precious metals as the U.S. presidential election results confirmed Biden’s victory. Over the weekend, a weaker dollar pushed gold prices up. By 12:28 PM ET (4:28 AM GMT) gold futures were up 0.69% at $1,965.15. The dollar declined on Monday. Democrat and former Vice President Joe Biden has …

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Oil & Demand Outlook Down as EU Countries Re-Enter Lockdown

Oil fell on Friday morning in Asia’s energy commodities. New lockdowns came into effect in Europe to curb the rising number of COVID-19 cases.  The move, as well the wait for the US presidential election result, dims the demand outlook.  Brent oil futures were down 2.15% to $40.05 by 12:14 AM ET (4:14 AM GMT). …

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Gold Slides while Oil Recovers as US Vote Count Continues

Gold held losses as oil gained slightly in commodities on Thursday. Tight races in key battleground states in the United States election left investors groping for certainty concerning the U.S. presidency. In precious metals, copper and gold responded to the roller coaster movement of the dollar. The bullion was swinging between a gain of about …

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Gold Down, Greenback Up on U.S. Election Outcomes

Gold fell on Wednesday morning in Asia’s precious metals. Investors were pushing into the dollar over U.S. election outcome concerns. By 12:08 AM ET (4:08 AM GMT), gold futures were down by 0.59% at $1,899.10.  Uncertainty over the U.S. election results is drawing investors to the dollar. Investors looking to a second Trump term are …

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Oil Prices Hold Steady, Focus on U.S. Elections

Oil prices held steady in energy commodities on Tuesday, ahead of the U.S. presidential election.  It is retaining their steep overnight gains, however capped by concerns about demand and rising supplies. In the previous session, hopes that major producers would hold back from ramping up output helped lift prices. Currently, the market faces surging COVID-19 …

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Chevron Posts Profit on Deep Cost Cuts, Better Oil Prices

Chevron Corporation posted a surprise Q3 profit on Friday. Oil prices recovered from spring lows and spending cuts contributed to operating results. Chevron, along with its peers have slashed spending budgets in 2020 on plummeting demand. Moreover, on crude oil prices that remain about 40% below where they began the year.  Royal Dutch Shell Plc …

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Oil Extends Losses on Renewed Lockdowns, Oversupply Worries

Oil prices declined on Thursday, extending a 5% slump in the previous energy commodities session. Renewed restrictions to curb a second wave of COVID-19 infections and signs of an increasing oil supply glut send prices tumbling. By 0743 GMT, U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 8 cents, or 0.21%, to $37.31 a barrel. Brent …

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Oil Declines amid Increasing U.S. Stockpiles

Oil retreated in energy commodities, falling below $39 a barrel. An industry report denoted a bigger-than-expected increase in U.S. crude stockpiles. Supply disruptions were offset from Tropical Storm Zeta. In commodity news last week, the American Petroleum Institute reported crude inventories expanded by 4.58 million barrels. Gasoline stockpiles rose for a second straight week. Moreover, …

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Oil Up, but Outlook Dim over Rise in Virus Cases and Supply

Oil prices rose on Tuesday after recent sharp losses in energy commodities. Market sentiment remains muted with coronavirus cases surging globally hurting the outlook for crude demand while supply is rising. By 0751 GMT Brent crude (LCOc1) was up 33 cents, or 0.8%, at $40.79 a barrel. Moreover, U.S. oil (CLc1) gained 28 cents, or …

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Gold Up, Strengthening Dollar, Presidential Debate

Gold Up, Strengthening Dollar, Presidential Debate 

Gold was up on Friday morning in Asia’s precious metals despite a stronger dollar. The U.S. presidential candidates President Trump and Democratic candidate Biden made their cases in the final debate. Investors continued to track progress on the latest stimulus measures. By 12:14 AM ET (4:14 AM GMT), gold futures climbed 0.20% at $1,908.35. The …

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MSFT to Buy Jet Fuel Made with Waste Oil

Microsoft (MSFT) announced on Thursday its plans to buy alternative jet fuel for some Alaska Airlines flights. This is the company’s latest effort to reduce carbon emissions. This time, it’s those generated by its frequent business travel.  The coronavirus pandemic has hurt air travel demand, particularly for lucrative business trips. But even the maker of …

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Oil and Petroleum Prices Slip After US Oil Inventory Report

Following the crude inventory build-up reported in the United States, oil and petroleum prices see bearish tides this Wednesday. Investors are acting cautiously as they fear the global supply glut that could be worsened soon. See, the number of coronavirus cases around the world continues to rise. Experts believe that the globe is facing another …

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Oil Prices Steady but Rising Virus Cases, Oil Supply Weigh

Oil prices were steady on Tuesday in energy commodities. It stabilized after three days of declines over concerns that a resurgence of coronavirus is stifling a recovery in fuel demand. Growing output from Libya adds to plentiful supply. By 0635 GMT, Brent crude (LCOc1) futures were trading down 4 cents, or 0.1%, at $42.58 a …

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