Oil prices rose as Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia increased tensions and led to US diplomatic withdrawals. Brent crude futures gained $1.29, while US West Texas Intermediate crude rose by 97 cents after the attacks. The US State Department has ordered the withdrawal of some family members from various missions in the region. There was a noticeable drop in US crude stocks last week, contrary to analysts’ expectations.
Gold slips as strong US inflation data bolsters dollar, Fed hike expectations
Gold prices edged lower on Thursday as hotter-than-expected US inflation data and hawkish Federal Reserve commentary lifted the dollar to near a one-month high and