Category: Gold and Commodities

What Are Clad Coins? A Beginner’s Guide

Some collectors call clad coins “the ugly ducklings of U.S. numismatics.” Do you know what these “ugly ducklings” are? In this guide, we’ll answer the question “What are clad coins?” and explain whether they make a good investment. What Are Clad Coins? Clad coins, also known as sandwich metal coins, are made of multiple metal…


World Food Prices Rise for First Time in a Year: FAO

The world price index of the United Nations food agency increased in April this year for the first time since April 2022, but it is still 20 percent lower than a March 2022 peak after the war in Ukraine started. The Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) price index, which tracks the most globally traded food…


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

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for June delivery rose $2.78 to $71.34 a barrel Friday. Brent crude for July delivery rose $2.80 to $75.30 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for June delivery rose 5 cents $2.38 a gallon. June heating oil rose 7 cents $2.31 a gallon. June natural gas rose 4 cents to $2.14 per 1,000…


Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (May 4)

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for June delivery fell 4 cents to $68.56 a barrel Thursday. Brent crude for July delivery rose 17 cents to $72.50 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for June delivery rose 1 cent $2.33 a gallon. June heating oil rose 1 cent $2.24 a gallon. June natural gas fell 7 cents to $2.10…


Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (May 3)

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for June delivery fell $3.06 to $68.60 a barrel Wednesday. Brent crude for July delivery fell $2.99 to $72.33 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for June delivery fell 11 cents $2.32 a gallon. June heating oil fell 6 cents $2.23 a gallon. June natural gas fell 4 cents to $2.17 per 1,000…


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

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for June delivery fell $4 to $71.66 a barrel Tuesday. Brent crude for July delivery fell $3.99 to $75.32 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for June delivery fell 11 cents $2.44 a gallon. June heating oil fell 9 cents $2.29 a gallon. June natural gas fell 11 cents to $2.21 per 1,000…


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

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for June delivery fell $1.12 to $75.66 a barrel Monday. Brent crude for July delivery fell $1.02 to $79.31 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for June delivery rose 2 cents $2.55 a gallon. June heating oil was unchanged at $2.38 a gallon. June natural gas fell 9 cents to $2.32 per 1,000…


Investing in Bullion Coins

If you’re interested in investing in gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, you’ve likely come across the term “bullion.” Bullion is a blanket term used by precious metals investors, dealers, sellers, government entities, and more. So, what are bullion coins? Understanding how bullion compares to numismatic coins can help you make the right portfolio decisions for…


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

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for June delivery rose $2.02 to $76.78 a barrel Friday. Brent crude for June delivery rose $1.17 to $79.54 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for May delivery rose 5 cents $2.58 a gallon. May heating oil rose 3 cents $2.38 a gallon. June natural gas rose 5 cents to $2.41 per 1,000…


Exxon Delivers Record 1st-Quarter Profit on Higher Output

HOUSTON—Exxon Mobil Corp. on Friday reported a record first-quarter profit that was more than double a year ago and topped Wall Street estimates as rising oil and gas output overcame a pullback in energy prices from high levels. Oil companies are riding a wave of strong demand and cost-cutting tied to efforts to counter COVID-19…