Commodities

Oil prices edge higher on solid US labor data; China demand fears limit gains

Investing.com-- Oil prices rose slightly Thursday, boosted by the release of solid U.S. labor data, providing hope that the world's largest economy was not heading for a hard landing.

European gas prices buoyed by geopolitical risks, not fundamentals

Oil could bounce; continue to recommend selling strength: Citi

Gold prices steady amid volatile markets, copper sees little relief

Investing.com-- Gold prices steadied in Asian trade on Thursday, recouping some recent losses as increased volatility in risk-driven markets, particularly stocks, kept safe havens relatively well-bid.

Oil prices rise on smaller US inventories, China demand fears limit gains

Investing.com-- Oil prices rose in Asian trade on Thursday as a sustained drop in U.S. inventories spurred some optimism over sustained demand in the world’s biggest fuel consumer.

Fed rate cuts only bullish for base metals if demand picks up

Investing.com -- The recent pause in the rally of base metals is attributed to a combination of factors, including sluggish growth in China and a weakening US economy, said analysts at BofA Securities

Oil prices rise on improved wider sentiment; demand fears persist

Investing.com -- Oil prices rose Wednesday, helped by the improved wider risk sentiment and raised Middle East tensions, but remained near seven-month lows given persistent concerns over slowing econo

Oil prices rebound over 1% as Middle East concerns persist

Investing.com-- Oil prices rose sharply in Asian trade on Tuesday, rebounding further from recent losses as fears of an all-out conflict in the Middle East largely offset concerns that slowing economi

Oil prices fall sharply on elevated demand fears; volatile trading

Investing.com -- Oil prices fell sharply Monday, extending recent losses in a volatile session as fears of a U.S. recession offset supply worries stemming from mounting tensions in the Middle East.

Gold prices retreat from record highs; recession fears provide support

Investing.com-- Gold prices retreated slightly Monday, but were still trading in sight of record highs as the yellow metal benefited from increased safe haven demand amid heightened concerns over slow

Oil prices rise from 8-mth lows as M. East tensions grow; demand fears persist

Investing.com-- Oil prices rose slightly in Asian trade on Monday as heightened tensions in the Middle East kept some concerns over supply disruptions in play, although gains were limited by fears of

Oil prices settle sharply lower on demand concerns after weak US jobs data

Investing.com-- Oil prices settled sharply lower Friday, succumbing to a fourth straight week of losses, as weak U.S. jobs data added to concerns that slowing economic growth will hit consumption as t

Oil prices rise but head for fourth week in red on demand concerns

Investing.com-- Oil prices rose in Asian trade on Friday but were headed for a fourth straight week of losses as concerns over slowing economic growth and demand largely offset a brief boost from wors

Oil prices settle lower as US growth jitters offset Middle East tensions

Investing.com-- Oil prices settled lower Thursday, giving up geopolitical-infused gains amid concerns about a slowing U.S. economic growth denting crude demand.

Gold demand diverges, price outlook still Bullish: Citi

Investing.com -- Despite a mixed demand landscape, where official sector and OTC investments shine while China and jewelry markets lag, Citi Global Research remains confidently bullish on gold prices.

Oil prices higher on Israel-Hamas fears, OPEC+ meeting in focus

Investing.com-- Oil prices rose Thursday, extending the previous session's sharp rebound on raised Middle East following the killing of a Hamas leader in Iran, while a group of top producers meet to d

Gold prices keep record highs in sight as Fed talks rate cuts

Investing.com-- Gold prices steadied in Asian trade on Thursday after surging close to record highs in the prior session after the Federal Reserve flagged the possibility of an interest rate cut in Se

Oil prices extend gains on Israel-Hamas fears, OPEC+ awaited

Investing.com-- Oil prices rose in Asian trade on Thursday, extending a sharp rebound from the prior session as the killing of Hamas’ leader in Iran kept fears of a bigger Middle East war largely in

Oil prices jump on elevated Middle East tensions, larger draw in US inventories

Investing.com-- Oil prices rose sharply Wednesday as rising Middle East increased the potential for major disruptions to global supplies and a larger decline in U.S. crude inventories continued to poi

Gold prices rise past $2,400 with Fed, Middle East tensions in focus

Investing.com-- Gold prices rose in Asian trade on Wednesday, encouraged by a softer dollar as traders awaited more cues on interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.