Category: gold

Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold, and Other Commodities (June 13)

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for July delivery rose $2.30 to $69.42 a barrel Tuesday. Brent crude for August delivery rose $2.45 to $74.29 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for July delivery rose 8 cents $2.56 a gallon. July heating oil rose 9 cents to $2.40 a gallon. July natural gas rose 7 cents to $2.34 per…


Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold, and Other Commodities (June 12)

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for July delivery fell $3.05 to $67.12 a barrel Monday. Brent crude for August delivery fell $2.95 to $71.84 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for July delivery fell 11 cents $2.48 a gallon. July heating oil fell 5 cents to $2.31 a gallon. July natural gas rose 2 cents to $2.27 per…


Karat vs. Carat: What Is the Difference?

When you hear “carat” and “karat,” you may assume they are spelled differently but mean the same thing. However, the homonyms carat and karat refer to two separate forms of measurement, with carat referring to diamonds and precious gemstones and karat relating to how smiths measure the purity of gold. Knowing the difference if you…


Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold, and Other Commodities (June 9)

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for July delivery fell $1.12 to $70.17 a barrel Friday. Brent crude for August delivery fell $1.17 to $74.79 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for July delivery fell 2 cents $2.59 a gallon. July heating oil fell 3 cents to $2.36 a gallon. July natural gas fell 10 cents to $2.25 per…


Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold, and Other Commodities (June 8)

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for July delivery fell $1.24 to $71.29 a barrel Thursday. Brent crude for August delivery fell 99 cents to $75.96 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for July delivery fell 3 cents $2.61 a gallon. July heating oil fell 1 cent to $2.39 a gallon. July natural gas rose 2 cents to $2.35…


Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold, and Other Commodities (June 7)

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for July delivery rose 79 cents to $72.53 a barrel Wednesday. Brent crude for August delivery rose 66 cents to $76.95 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for July delivery rose 8 cents $2.64 a gallon. July heating oil rose 3 cents to $2.40 a gallon. July natural gas rose 7 cents to…


Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold, and Other Commodities (June 6)

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for July delivery fell 41 cents to $71.74 a barrel Tuesday. Brent crude for August delivery fell 42 cents to $76.29 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for July delivery rose 4 cents $2.56 a gallon. July heating oil fell 1 cent to $2.37 a gallon. July natural gas rose 1 cent to…


Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold, and Other Commodities (June 5)

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for July delivery rose 41 cents to $72.15 a barrel Monday. Brent crude for August delivery rose 58 cents to $76.71 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for July delivery rose 2 cents $2.52 a gallon. July heating oil rose 2 cents to $2.38 a gallon. July natural gas rose 8 cents to…


What Is a Gold IRA Custodian? Everything You Should Know

If you’re interested in investing in a gold-funded individual retirement account (IRA), you’ve likely stumbled upon the restrictions, fees, and requirements surrounding custodians. So, what is a gold IRA custodian, why do you need one, and how can you select a reputable option for your investment goals? Read on to learn everything you need to…


Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold, and Other Commodities (June 2)

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for July delivery rose $1.64 to $71.74 a barrel Friday. Brent crude for August delivery rose $1.85 to $76.13 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for July delivery rose 6 cents $2.50 a gallon. July heating oil rose 5 cents to $2.36 a gallon. July natural gas rose 1 cent to $2.17 per…