Precious Metals

Invocation of Article 50 by London did not pull in a flurry of bets on gold as precious metal prices tumbled.

Soundbites from Opec suggest an extension of output cuts likely with low oil price causing dissension in ranks.

High stockpile build-up stateside accelerates intraday losses in the oil market.

Big Oil bosses say crude price is going nowhere, while Saudi minister says peak demand projections are misguided.

As the dollar gained ground on heightened US rate hike expectations, gold took a hit for the third successive session.

US inventories rose by 1.5m barrels and higher production stateside served as a drag on oil prices.

Over the past nine weeks, gold has risen on eight occasions while silver has in every one.

Oil futures slid as traders booked profits on recent price upticks triggered by comments from Opec.

Most surges in sentiment towards precious metals tends to see the Gold/Silver Ratio peak.

Oil prices rally after Opec extends production cuts and inventory level defying analysts' expectations.

Oil market continues to weigh the upside pull of Opec cuts against the downside drag of higher US crude production.

Lack of obvious market drivers and mixed dollar trading ensured flat trading in major commodities contracts.

Official US crude inventory data did not prove to be quite as alarming as some had feared.

Crude prices recovered after Saudi Arabia said it reduced its crude production by the most in over eight years.

Latest US and Canadian rig count data points to rising North American production in the face of Opec cuts.

Opec's production data is not due until 13 February, but IEA said cartel had achieved 90% of production cut target.

Higher drawdown of US inventories sends Brent, WTI futures on recovery run.

Oil falls for third successive session but gold rally extends further into positive territory.

Oil futures fell to a three-week low with rig data pointing to a revival in the fortunes of shale explorers.

Trump's sanctions on Iran send oil futures higher, while gold demand is at three-year high.

Election of Donald Trump, Brexit and Italian referendum were among the drivers of gold demand.

Oil futures headed lower but remained within recent range, while gold and silver headed higher on a weaker dollar.

Precious metals rise led by gold and oil futures return to positive turf.

Stronger dollar hit gold while crude oil headed lower on fears of higher US production.

Comments from Opec and Russia send crude oil higher while gold tanks on a stronger dollar.

Oil heads higher as Donald Trump boosts confidence in US crude market while precious metals see mixed session.

Precious metals market was dragged lower by gold with the dollar gaining ground against major currency crosses.

Precious metals stayed in positive territory but oil futures headed lower as traders factored in higher US output.

Precious metals spike across the board with gold and palladium leading the way.

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