Oil prices drop as investors react to Biden’s exit, focus on Fed rate cuts; brent crude at $81.95/bbl

Oil prices drop as investors react to Biden’s exit, focus on Fed rate cuts; brent crude at .95/bbl

Oil prices declined on Monday following President Joe Biden’s announcement that he would not pursue a second term, while investors speculated about potential U.S. interest rate cuts as early as September. By 1327 GMT, Brent crude futures had decreased by 68 cents, or 0.82%, to $81.95 per barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures dropped …

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Gold prices down nearly 2% after hitting all-time high, here’s why

Gold prices down nearly 2% after hitting all-time high, here’s why

Gold prices dipped on Friday following a near-record peak in the previous session, buoyed by a strengthening dollar. However, they remain poised for a weekly increase after the US Federal Reserve’s announcement that it anticipates three rate cuts in 2024. Spot gold was down by 0.7 per cent at $2,166.20 per ounce, as of 1026 …

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