Oil prices edged down in early Asian trading on Friday but were on track to gain more than 3% for the week as US jobs data calmed demand concerns and fears of a widening Middle East conflict persisted. Brent crude futures fell 9 cents, or 0.11%, to $79.07 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down a cent at $76.09 per barrel. However, both Brent and WTI were set to gain more than 3% on a weekly basis. Source : Qatar News Agency
Gold and Other Precious Metals See Price Increase
October 5, 2026
Abu Dhabi:Spot gold prices edged higher on Monday, gaining 0.4 percent to reach US$4,158.17 per ounce as of 01:50 GMT.