Crude oil prices edged higher Friday, set for a second straight weekly gain but below recent highs following disappointing U.S. growth data and Covid worries.

Gold was down on Tuesday morning in Asia. Investors were cautious ahead of a U.S. Federal Reserve policy decision later in the week for clues over.

Gold was up on Monday morning in Asia, alongside a U.S. dollar that is holding firm and investors looking ahead to the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy decision.

Crude oil prices edged down Friday, holding above $70 a barrel and only marginally lower on the week after riding out a series of negative shocks.

Oil was down Friday morning in Asia, but held onto the bulk of a three-day advance, as optimism that rising demand will tighten the global market prevailed.

Gold futures lost ground Wednesday, struggling to hold above the $1,800-an-ounce threshold as U.S. Treasury yields continued to bounce off five-month lows.

Gold was down on Wednesday morning in Asia. The dollar strengthened and fears about the recent surge in COVID-19 cases involving the Delta variant also eased.

Gold was up on Tuesday morning in Asia as concerns over the recent COVID-19 outbreaks involving the Delta variant in several countries.

Oil prices plunged more than $4 a barrel on Monday, headed for its worst day since March, after OPEC+ agreed to boost output, stoking fears of a surplus.

Gold was down on Monday morning in Asia. However, lower U.S. Treasury yields in addition to concerns over the rising number of COVID-19 cases.

Global stock markets ended lower on Friday as investors grappled with fears of rising inflation and a surge in coronavirus cases while the dollar edged higher.

Crude oil prices edged higher Friday, rebounding somewhat after overnight losses but still on course for their worst week since mid-March.

OPEC pumped 26.03 million barrels per day (bpd) of oil in June—up by 590,000 bpd from May, the cartel said on Thursday as it predicts demand.

Gold was up on Thursday morning in Asia but slipped just below the four-week high hit in the previous session, as U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Oil extended losses to drop below $73 a barrel after U.S. gasoline stockpiles unexpectedly expanded, and on signs OPEC+ is closing in on an agreement.

Oil extended losses to drop below $73 a barrel after U.S. gasoline stockpiles unexpectedly expanded, and on signs OPEC+ is closing in on an agreement.

Gold was up on Wednesday morning in Asia, but Tuesday’s data that said U.S. consumer prices last month rose by the most in 13 years capped.

Gold was up on Wednesday morning in Asia, but Tuesday’s data that said U.S. consumer prices last month rose by the most in 13 years capped.

Gold was up on Tuesday morning in Asia, steadying from the one-week low hit during the previous session. The dollar weakened ahead of U.S. inflation data.

Oil rose on Tuesday, recovering from the previous day's drop, as expectations of further declines in U.S. crude inventories outweighed fears.

Gold was down on Mon morning in Asia. Concerns about COVID-19 outbreaks remain as countries including Australia and South Korea reintroduce restrictive measure.

Oil was down, but little changed, Monday morning in Asia. Supplies remained tight as key producers continue to disagree on whether to increase.

Oil was down, but little changed, Monday morning in Asia. Supplies remained tight as key producers continue to disagree on whether to increase.

Gold is heading for a third weekly advance, with the haven metal gaining on anxiety about the spread of Covid-19 variants and the prospect.