In trading on Thursday, benchmark U.S. crude oil prices for August delivery experienced a slight decline of 3 cents, settling at $82.82 per barrel. Conversely, Brent crude for September delivery saw a modest increase of 3 cents, reaching $85.11 per barrel.
Meanwhile, wholesale gasoline prices for August delivery rose by 2 cents, reaching $2.52 per gallon. However, August heating oil prices decreased by 1 cent to $2.49 per gallon. August natural gas prices showed a notable increase of 9 cents, closing at $2.13 per 1,000 cubic feet.
In the precious metals market, gold prices for August delivery fell by $3.50 to $2,456.40 per ounce. Silver prices for September delivery declined by 15 cents to $30.22 per ounce, while September copper prices dropped by 13 cents to $4.28 per pound.
Regarding currency exchange rates, the dollar strengthened against the Japanese yen, rising to 157.29 yen from 156.13 yen. Conversely, the euro weakened, falling from $1.0937 to $1.0899.
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