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Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (Dec. 1)

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for January delivery rose 67 cents to $81.22 a barrel Thursday. Brent crude for February delivery fell 9 cents to $86.88 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for January delivery fell 4 cents to $2.34 a gallon. January heating oil fell 10 cents to $3.26 a gallon. January natural gas fell 19 cents…


Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (Nov. 30)

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for January delivery rose $2.35 to $80.55 a barrel Wednesday. Brent crude for January delivery rose $2.40 to $85.43 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for December delivery rose 9 cents to $2.42 a gallon. December heating oil rose 6 cents to $3.36 a gallon. January natural gas fell 31 cents to $6.93…


Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (Nov. 29)

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for January delivery rose 96 cents to $78.20 a barrel Tuesday. Brent crude for January delivery fell 16 cents to $83.03 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for December delivery was unchanged at $2.33 a gallon. December heating oil rose 8 cents to $3.30 a gallon. January natural gas rose 4 cents to…


Why Is Platinum Cheaper Than Gold?

Owning precious metals like gold and silver is a prudent solution when you want to get the most out of your long-term investments. However, more people are looking toward platinum products as an alternative way to enhance their portfolios. Unlike fiat currency, platinum shows resilience during an economic downturn. Why is this precious metal so attractive to…


Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (Nov. 28)

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for January delivery rose 96 cents to $77.24 a barrel Monday. Brent crude for January delivery fell 44 cents to $83.19 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for December delivery was unchanged at $2.33 a gallon. December heating oil fell 2 cents to $3.22 a gallon. December natural gas fell 31 cents to…


Gold and Silver Investing 101

Whether you’re planning for retirement or want to maximize your portfolio’s performance, diversification is key to maximizing your investments. Precious metals such as gold and silver remain desirable for their corrosion resistance, rarity, and decorative value. But is investing in precious metals the right choice for you in a post-COVID world? This guide explains the most…


Ghana Plans to Buy Oil With Gold Instead of US Dollars

ACCRA—Ghana’s government is working on a new policy to buy oil products with gold rather than U.S. dollar reserves, Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia said on Facebook on Thursday. The move is meant to tackle dwindling foreign currency reserves coupled with demand for dollars by oil importers, which is weakening the local cedi and increasing living costs….


Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (Nov. 25)

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for January delivery fell $1.66 to $76.28 a barrel Friday. Brent crude for January delivery fell $1.71 to $83.63 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for December delivery fell 14 cents to $2.33 a gallon. December heating oil fell 12 cents to $3.24 a gallon. December natural gas fell 29 cents to $7.02…


Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (Nov. 23)

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for January delivery rose $3.01 to $77.94 a barrel Wednesday. Brent crude for January delivery fell $2.95 to $85.41 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for December delivery fell 7 cents to $2.47 a gallon. December heating oil fell 11 cents to $3.36 a gallon. December natural gas rose 53 cents to $7.31…


Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (Nov. 22)

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for January delivery rose 91 cents to $80.95 a barrel Tuesday. Brent crude for January delivery rose 91 cents to $88.36 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for December delivery rose 10 cents to $2.54 a gallon. December heating oil fell 3 cents to $3.47 a gallon. December natural gas was unchanged at…