Category: Gold and Commodities

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…


Oil Falls as Economic Fears Overshadow Saudi Output Cut

LONDON—Oil prices tumbled more than $1 a barrel on Tuesday, after a strong rally in the previous session as worries about the global economic growth outweighed Saudi Arabia’s pledge to deepen output cuts. Brent crude futures were down $1.33, or 1.73 percent, to $75.38 a barrel by 0923 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell…


World Stocks Tread Water as Traders Eye Fed Pause Prospects

LONDON—European stocks started Tuesday mixed, as soft U.S. economic data reinforced expectations the Federal Reserve may skip an interest rate hike when it meets next week. The pan-European STOXX 600 index was up 0.1 percent to 460.40 at 0830 GMT. In the previous session, the index dropped as data pointing to tepid U.S. business activity…


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…


Oil Rises on Saudi Plan to Deepen Output Cuts From July

LONDON—Oil prices rose by more than $1 a barrel on Monday after top crude exporter Saudi Arabia pledged to cut production by a further 1 million barrels per day (bpd) from July to counter macroeconomic headwinds that have depressed markets. Brent crude futures were up $1.72, or 2.3 percent, at $77.85 a barrel by 0900…


Shares Stroll Higher on June Hike Hiatus Hopes

SYDNEY/LONDON—Shares rose and the dollar firmed on Monday as investors bet the Federal Reserve would pause its rate hikes this month after a mostly encouraging U.S. jobs report, while oil prices jumped after Saudi Arabia pledged big output cuts. The benchmark European STOXX index climbed 0.18 percent in early trading, led by gains in the…


Saudi Arabia to Cut Oil Production by 1 Million Barrels per Day to Boost Prices

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its partners, known as OPEC+, showed their commitment to higher oil prices in their meeting on June 4, with Saudi Arabia announcing additional output cuts and some other members extending their voluntary cuts until the end of 2024. Following their meeting in Vienna, OPEC+ members extended…


With Oil Prices Slumping, OPEC+ Producers Weigh More Production Cuts

FRANKFURT, Germany—The major oil-producing countries led by Saudi Arabia and Russia are wrestling with whether to make another cut in supply to the global economy as the OPEC+ alliance struggles to prop up sagging oil prices that have been a boon to U.S. drivers and helped ease inflation worldwide. The 23-member group is meeting Sunday…


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…