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U.S. Refiner Margins Hit Record Highs on Fuel Shortage Fears
U.S. refiner margins, benchmarked by the 3-2-1 crack spread, reached record highs this week due to low stockpiles and supply disruptions amid...
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Markets
Gold Rebounds on Central Bank Buying, Defying Fed Rate Hike Fears
Gold prices advanced Friday, buoyed by a Goldman Sachs report detailing robust central bank purchases, even as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions fueled concerns...
Markets
Crude Oil Prices Soar as U.S.-Iran Attacks Escalate, Diplomacy Persists
Crude oil prices surged Friday, with WTI up 4.62% to $82.60, as U.S.-Iran military escalation widened, targeting critical infrastructure despite ongoing diplomatic...
Investing
Gold’s Record Run: Can Prices Double by 2031?
Gold prices have surged past $4,500 per ounce, driven by safe-haven demand and central bank buying, with some forecasts predicting $8,000 by...
Stocks
Crude Stockpiles Depleted Amid Renewed Hormuz Risk
The breakdown of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire threatens a new crude oil supply crunch. Critically low inventories mean global markets lack the buffer...
Markets
Gold Falls as Gulf War Escalates, PPI Data Cools Rate Hike Odds
Gold prices dipped on Wednesday, driven by mounting concerns over an expansive Gulf War and tempered U.S. interest rate hike expectations following...
Markets
Hormuz Traffic Rebounds, Oil Prices Slide Amid Toll Dispute
Maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has increased, causing oil prices to slide, but a potential toll dispute threatens US-Iran talks...
Markets
Gold Gains As Dollar Weakens Ahead of Inflation Data
Gold prices recovered on Tuesday as the dollar dipped, with markets reacting to escalating Middle East tensions and awaiting crucial U.S. inflation...
Investing
Two-Year Treasury Yields Hit 2025 High on Oil, Fed Hike Speculation
Treasury two-year yields reached their highest point since early 2025, driven by escalating Iran tensions pushing oil prices up and intensifying speculation...