Gold prices fell for a third consecutive session on Thursday as the US dollar climbed to a 19-month high and stronger inflation revived expectations of another Federal Reserve interest-rate increase. December COMEX gold futures dropped 1.6% to $3,936.40 an ounce at 09:03 GMT, compared with Wednesday’s $4,000.50 settlement. Spot bullion stood at $3,934.40 ten minutes
Crude oil prices extended the decline, reaching the lowest level since September, as investors digested the impact of the US midterm elections. Brent, the global benchmark, dropped to $94, down by 20% from its highest point this year. This retreat may continue as investors watch for Donald Trump’s next move on Iran. Crude oil price
The Brent crude price fell below $100 a barrel on Wednesday afternoon for the first time in about a month, as hopes of a US-Iran deal outweighed a surprise drop in US crude inventories. Front-month Brent futures traded at $98.90 at 16:02 GMT, down 4.5% from Tuesday’s settlement of $103.60. The contract hit a session
Oil prices reversed earlier gains on Wednesday as investors assessed the implications of Democrats taking control of both chambers of Congress and the potential impact on President Donald Trump’s approach to the war with Iran. Brent crude futures had risen around 0.7% during the Asian session, with US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) also posting similar
Oil prices reversed their early gains on Tuesday as traders weighed renewed diplomatic efforts to end the US-Iran conflict against fresh threats to energy infrastructure in Russia. Brent crude futures had climbed as much as 2% intraday to around $105.66 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) approached $97. However, both benchmarks surrendered their
Gold prices recovered on Tuesday after slipping early in the session as renewed tensions in the Middle East revived inflation concerns and investors assessed a weaker outlook for gold investment demand. The metal remained below the psychologically important $4,000 level, with a stronger energy market and expectations of further Federal Reserve tightening limiting its recovery.
The oil price today is sliding, with US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude falling below $100 a barrel on Monday after Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump would prefer to end the Iran war peacefully. WTI crude futures for December delivery were down $6.80, or 6.5%, at $97.32 a barrel at 14:41
Oil prices fell sharply on Monday as renewed diplomatic efforts to end the conflict involving the US and Iran raised hopes of easing tensions in the Middle East, offering some relief to energy markets after a strong rally in October. Brent crude futures, the global benchmark, dropped 3.2% to $109.75 a barrel, while US West
Natural gas prices in Europe have surged more than threefold since the start of 2026 as supply woes hover over the market. The continent is preparing to enter the year’s winter season with reduced LNG supply from the Persian Gulf and storage levels that are well below the norm. Europe’s natural gas prices extend gains
Oil prices climbed on Friday as renewed threats of US strikes against Iran and attacks near vital Middle Eastern shipping routes revived fears of supply disruption. Brent’s expiring December contract rose 1.04% to $116.08 a barrel at 03:23 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate advanced 1.34% to $103.37. The more actively traded January Brent contract