Comex Gold (XAU/USD) prices took a break from their three-day rise, dropping about 1% in the latest trading session. This dip came after the U.S. released stronger-than-expected job growth numbers, which made gold less attractive to investors.
NYMEX Natural Gas
Brent Oil Extends Advance Toward $60 on Tightening Global Market
Brent Oil advanced near $60 a barrel as global supplies tighten and the demand outlook improves with the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines.
MCX Natural Gas Tips – Above 142 Buy Target 158—162 – Neal Bhai
MCX Natural Gas Tips – Above 142 Buy Target 158—162 – Neal Bhai. US shale oil production shut-in announcements have increased materially in the past two weeks. And after the record setting negative WTI contract move on Monday, we are likely to see even more pronounced shut-in announcements in the coming weeks.
Crude Oil Plunges Below Zero for First Time in Unprecedented Wipeout
The crude oil price on the futures contract for West Texas crude that is due to expire Tuesday fell into negative territory — minus $37.63 a barrel. The reason: with the pandemic bringing the economy to a standstill, there is so much unused oil sloshing around that American energy companies have run out of room to store it. And if there’s no place to put the oil, no one wants a crude contract that is about to come due.