Category: Gold and Commodities

Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (Apr. 24)

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for June delivery rose 89 cents to $78.76 a barrel Monday. Brent crude for June delivery rose $1.07 to $82.73 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for May delivery rose 3 cents $2.63 a gallon. May heating oil rose 4 cents $2.53 a gallon. May natural gas rose 4 cents to $2.27 per…


Top Nine Valuable Coins to Look Out For

Collecting valuable coins is a rewarding hobby and a way to invest in your financial future. Unfortunately, the process requires substantial time and effort. However, knowing which valuable coins to look for will help you become a knowledgeable collector. Coins are fascinating for many reasons. Some people appreciate the precious metals like gold and silver…


Oil Prices Steady on Uncertain Global Outlook and Supply Concerns

LONDON—Oil prices were steady on Monday as concern over rising interest rates, the global economy and the outlook for fuel demand were balanced by the prospect of tightening supplies. Brent crude slipped 22 cents, or 0.3 percent, to $81.44 a barrel by 0905 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was down 10 cents, or 0.1…


Stock Markets Today: Global Stocks Lower Ahead of US Data

BEIJING—Global stocks and Wall Street futures declined Monday ahead of a U.S. economic update that is expected to show growth slowing. London and Frankfurt opened lower. Shanghai and Hong Kong declined while Tokyo advanced. Oil prices fell. Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 index gained 0.1 percent on Friday but ended with a small loss for…


Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (Apr. 21)

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for June delivery rose 50 cents to $77.87 a barrel Friday. Brent crude for June delivery rose 56 cents to $81.66 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for May delivery rose 1 cent $2.60 a gallon. May heating oil was unchanged at $2.49 a gallon. May natural gas fell 2 cents to $2.23…


Oil Heads for Weekly Loss on Economic Uncertainty

LONDON—Oil prices were on track for a hefty weekly loss as economic and interest rate uncertainty weighed, though prices were stable on Friday as the eurozone recovery gathered pace unexpectedly. Brent futures for June delivery edged down by 4 cents, or 0.05 percent, to $81.06 a barrel at 0932 GMT. West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI)…


Stocks Struggle, Dollar Gains as Investors Scrutinize Data

LONDON—Global stocks struggled on Friday as investors pored over economic data for clues on the likelihood of more interest rate hikes and possible recession in the United States as a new earnings season unfolded. The dollar edged up and looked set for its first weekly gain in more than a month on Friday. Oil prices…


Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (Apr. 20)

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for May delivery fell $1.87 to $77.29 a barrel Thursday. Brent crude for June delivery fell $2.02 to $81.10 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for May delivery fell 6 cents $2.59 a gallon. May heating oil fell 7 cents to $2.49 a gallon. May natural gas rose 3 cents to $2.25 per…


Oil Prices at 3-Week Low as Strong Dollar, Rate Hikes Weigh

LONDON—Oil prices fell to their lowest in about three weeks on Thursday, depressed by a firmer dollar and rate hike expectations which outweighed lower U.S. crude stocks. Brent crude futures were down $1.12, or 1.4 percent, to trade at $82.00 a barrel at 0819 GMT. West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) futures dropped $1.02, or 1.3…


Central Banks, Earnings Dampen Stocks’ Upbeat Mood

LONDON—World stocks pulled further away from 2–1/2 week highs touched earlier this week, with sentiment dampened by expectations for further rate hikes from big central banks, and with the focus fixed on the earnings season. The pan-European STOXX 600 index, which hit 14-month highs on Tuesday, was down a third of a percent in early…