Oil And Gold: May 01, 2015
ICM Brokers | May 01, 2015 02:16AM ET
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Crude futures continued its upward swing on Thursday ending the month of April on a high note, as OPEC supply leaped to its highest level in more than two years and a lower than expected U.S. weekly buildup remained in focus. Brent also closed the month up more than 18%, as OPEC oil supply reached its highest level since November, 2012. In a survey published on Thursday found that output increased by 70,000 barrels per day to 31.04 million barrels. Increases in production in Iraq, Libya and Nigeria boosted OPEC supply levels.
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Gold plunged more than $30 on Thursday dropping below $1,200 an ounce, as a bundle of stronger than expected U.S. economic data fueled speculation that the Federal Reserve could be more aggressive than previously indicated on the timing of an interest rate hike. In a report, the U.S. Department of Labor said that the initial jobless claims for the week ended April 25, fell by 34,000 to a 15-year low of 262,000. Analysts had forecasted a dip of 6,000 for the week and marked the lowest level since April, 2000.
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