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Oil edges lower, gold sinks

Oil pares gains amid Covid restrictions and economic fears Oil prices are a little lower again on Monday after a remarkable run over the last month that saw crude rally more than 20%. While many factors remain bullish as a result of the extreme tightness in the market, there are two things that have constantly been a potential downside risk and we're seeing both flaring up. Covid cases in China mean more restrictions and lockdown risk, while global economic fears are now mounting and we're now n

13-06-2022 11:14 GMT by Craig Erlam

Oil dips after US inflation, gold rises

Recession fears push oil lower Oil prices edged lower on Friday as US inflation eroded hopes of a Fed-derived soft landing. The falls were modest though, highlighting that despite economic slowdown nerves, the supply/demand situation remains as stagflationary tight as ever.

13-06-2022 06:08 GMT by Jeffrey Halley