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Oil prices jump nearly 2% after US airstrikes against Houthis

Investing.com-- Oil prices rose sharply in Asian trade on Friday after U.S.-led forces launched airstrikes against the Iran-backed Houthi group in Yemen, ramping up concerns over more disruptions to M

Oil prices surge after Iran seizes tanker; US inventories rise

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Gold prices recover some lost ground; CPI awaited for more rate-cut cues

Investing.com-- Gold prices rose in Asian trade on Thursday, recovering slightly from a rough start to 2024, with focus now squarely on upcoming U.S. inflation data for more cues on the Federal Reserv

Oil prices muted after surprise US inventory build; CPI data awaited

Investing.com-- Oil prices moved little in Asian trade on Thursday after official data showed an unexpected weekly build in U.S. inventories, while traders also remained on edge before key U.S. inflat

Oil prices rise on increased Middle East tensions; US inventories in focus

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Gold prices under pressure from rate-cut angst before inflation data

Investing.com-- Gold prices moved little in Asian trade on Wednesday, retaining most of their losses from the prior week as investors questioned bets on early interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve

Oil prices rise on M.East disruptions, mixed US inventories in focus

Investing.com-- Oil prices advanced in Asian trade on Wednesday, extending a recent rebound as signs of supply disruptions in the Middle East persisted, while industry data pointed to another week of

Oil prices climb on continued supply disruptions; API stockpiles due

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Gold prices steady from new year’s losses, inflation data awaited

Investing.com-- Gold prices rose slightly in Asian trade on Tuesday, recovering from a rough start to the year as markets reassessed expectations for early interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve be

Oil prices steady after wiping out new year gains on Saudi price cuts

Investing.com-- Oil prices steadied in Asian trade on Tuesday after falling sharply at the beginning of the week, as sharp price cuts on oil sales by Saudi Arabia ramped up concerns over sluggish dema

Oil prices slump on Saudi price cuts; long positions reduced

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Gold prices slide as markets question early rate cuts; Inflation data on tap

Investing.com-- Gold prices fell in Asian trade on Monday, extending losses from the prior session as stronger-than-expected U.S. labor data saw markets reconsider expectations for early interest rate

Oil prices dip on Saudi price cuts, Middle East tensions persist

Investing.com-- Oil prices fell in Asian trade on Monday after Saudi Arabia slashed the prices of its Asian crude exports to over two-year lows, although losses were limited as traders watched for any

Oil prices rise on US economic strength and Middle East disruptions

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Gold steadies below $2,050 as markets await nonfarm payrolls report

Investing.com-- Gold prices moved little in Asian trade on Friday after sinking below key levels this week following a sharp rebound in the dollar, with focus now squarely on key U.S. labor market dat

Oil prices rise as Middle East disruptions persist; US payrolls awaited

Investing.com-- Oil prices rose in Asian trade on Friday as focus remained on supply disruptions in the Middle East, although gains were somewhat limited in anticipation of key U.S. payrolls data.

Oil prices rise again on increased chance of disruptions to Middle East supply

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Gold slips below $2,050 as dollar rebounds amid Fed uncertainty

Investing.com-- Gold prices rose slightly in Asian trade on Thursday, but hovered below key levels as the dollar rebounded on growing doubts over exactly when the Federal Reserve will begin trimming i

Oil prices extend gains amid Libya disruptions, mixed US inventory data

Investing.com-- Oil prices rose slightly in Asian trade on Thursday, extending strong gains from the prior session as the shutdown of Libya’s biggest oilfield fueled more concerns over tight supplie

Oil prices rise as Middle East tensions rise; US inventories due