Fluid factors fiddle with upbeat outlook on oil, gold prices

Singapore

AFTER a strong quarter that culminated in a six-month peak a fortnight ago, the oil rally appears to have fizzled out - and experts can't agree on whether its bull run has ended for good, or there's still legs to it.

On the other hand, gold - true to its safe-haven status - has taken a shine lately since coming off its February high amid the US-China trade limbo and as risk aversion cranked up amid persistent worries of a slowing global economy.