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Oil Price Gains with Trump’s Return to Office

Oil price gained after reports of Trump’s return to the White House surrounded commodity news. In the ICE Futures Europe, the world’s benchmark, Brent crude futures, currently trades at $41.59 after gaining 0.51% in the latest figures. Similarly, West Texas Intermediate futures for November delivery are up by 1.9% or 76 cents. Still trading below …

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Concerns About the Omicron Helped Boost Gold

Gold Down With Trump’s Abrupt Recovery

Gold price edged down after reports on Trump’s positive medical assessment circulated commodity news.  The event added to the political uncertainty around the globe, only a month ahead of November elections happening in the world’s most powerful economy. The US leader is set for discharge today from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. This is …

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Global Offshore Oil and Gas Pipeline Demand Set to Drop

The global oil and gas market demand for large-diameter offshore pipeline, is set for an annual drop of 26% this year. A Rystad energy analysis shows it has a size of total installations forecasted to reach 2,150 kilometers. However, this downturn’s impact on trunkline demand is lighter than that of 2016. Led by projects in …

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Oil Falls amid Concerns on Slow Economic Recovery

Oil prices fell in energy commodities on Thursday. The industry is being weighed down by concerns that U.S. economic recovery is slowing. A renewed wave of COVID-19 cases in Europe has led to reimposed travel restrictions in several countries. Worries over demand and economic outlook due to the resurgence of COVID-19 have prompted a rally …

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Jet Fuel Prices Drop over Cancelled Flights | Wibest Broker

Jet fuel prices declined due to flights that were canceled over the coronavirus-related restrictions. This prompted the Russians to blend it with diesel for cars. But this may lead to shortages of the fuel for planes and lower tax returns, according to commodities experts. The increase of the surrogate fuel is also a source of …

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Gold Declines as USD Strengthens | Wibest Broker

Gold was down on Thursday morning in Asian commodities. A stronger dollar pulled the precious metal back from its two-week high. The dollar improved due to  better-than-expected U.S. unemployment figures. The USD pushed gold down steeply on Thursday. Gold futures declined 1.23% to $1,946.30 by 12:49 AM ET (5:49 AM GMT). Moreover, the U.S. Federal …

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Gold Up Ahead of Fed’s Policy Statement | Wibest Broker

Gold futures were edging higher in commodities on Wednesday. Investors were positioning ahead of a Federal Reserve statement that’s likely to prove mostly bullish for long-term metals investors. Markets are expecting the Fed to indicate continued support even if it isn’t expected to change interest rates. This is from a range between 0% and 0.25%.  …

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