Brent futures were down $2.11 or 2.3 per cent at $88.27 a barrel by 0640 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped $1.90, or 2.2 per cent, to $85.81
As per Fitch Ratings' estimates, Brent crude oil is likely to average $100-110/bbl in May-July, before falling to $80/bbl in August, and to about $70/bbl from September.
The path of least resistance for Brent over the next two quarters appears skewed to the downside, with Brent prices likely drifting below $90/bbl
Gold prices in India dropped to their lowest since April 2 at ₹146,444 per 10 grams on Thursday, and are down 1.5 per cent for the week so far
According to Praveen Singh, head of commodities at Mirae Asset Sharekhan, silver is expected to continue to remain under pressure unless a US-Iran deal is formally announced
A firmer dollar, rate hikes by central banks, ETF outflows, and elevated yields are likely to keep the yellow metal under pressure. China's demand is not too strong either
The price of 22-carat gold decreased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,33,490
The price of 22-carat gold decreased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,36,440
Brent futures rose $2.30, or 2.47 per cent, to $95.40 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbed $2.60, or 2.89 per cent, to $92.63
Domestic gold futures fell 1.93 per cent on Wednesday to ₹1,46,557 per 10 grams, their lowest level since May 5
For now, the oil market remains at a crossroads-pulled in opposite directions by forces that are both powerful and persistent, with no clear resolution in sight
The price of 22-carat gold increased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,40,410
Analysts at Kedia Stocks and Commodities Research expect Silver prices to fall to $48.60 levels in the bear-case scenario. On the upside, they expect prices to zoom up to $170 in the next bull cycle.
The price of 22-carat gold decreased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,39,040
Brent crude futures rose $3.20 or 3.39 per cent to $96.24 a barrel while US crude futures were up $2.87 or 3.17 per cent at $93.41 per barrel as of 0333 GMT
The price of 22-carat gold decreased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,39,990
Analysts say gold's next move will hinge on West Asia developments, crude oil trends and key economic data from the US, China, India and Europe
The price of 22-carat gold decreased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,42,740
Gold ETF flows remain uninspiring, as investors continue to be deterred by elevated volatility and the prospect of higher interest rates
The near-term outlook for Brent crude through Q3 2026 is likely to remain range-bound in the $90-115/bbl band, with risks skewed slightly towards a higher floor price for crude oil