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Oil prices slips lower, consolidating ahead of data-heavy week

Investing.com-- Oil prices retreated Monday as markets awaited new developments in the Middle East conflict, while anticipation of several key U.S. and Chinese economic readings this week kept sentime

Gold prices cross $2,050 amid safe-haven demand, rate-cut hopes

Investing.com-- Gold prices rose in Asian trade on Monday, recouping most of their new year’s losses as persistent tensions in the Middle East drove safe-haven demand, while traders still held out f

Oil prices muted before data-heavy week; M.East jitters persist

Investing.com-- Oil prices moved little in Asian trade on Monday as markets awaited new developments in the Middle East conflict, while anticipation of several key U.S. and Chinese economic readings t

Oil prices soar after airstrikes against Houthis; US PPI falls

Gold prices rise as M.east-driven safe haven demand offsets CPI shock

Investing.com-- Gold prices rose on Friday as an escalation in the Middle East crisis ramped up safe haven demand, which also helped the yellow metal gain despite stronger-than-expected U.S. inflation

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