According to a Reuters survey, OPEC oil production rose in March, as an increase in supplies from Iran was matched by reductions from other members under an agreement with allies, and represents an obstacle to efforts to limit supplies if the increase by Tehran continues. The survey concluded that the …
Read More »OPEC+ Oil Production Rise in March
According to a Reuters survey, OPEC oil production rose in March, as an increase in supplies from Iran was matched by reductions from other members under an agreement with allies, representing an obstacle to efforts to limit supplies if the production increase by Tehran continues. The survey concluded that the …
Read More »Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority: The canal is operating at full capacity around the clock
The head of the Suez Canal Authority, Lieutenant General Osama Rabie, stated that the navigation traffic in the canal is working on a regular basis, as the navigation reports record, today, Wednesday, 81 ships crossing from both directions, with a total net tonnage of 4.8 million tons. A net amount …
Read More »Reuters – Pfizer announces positive topline results of COVID-19 vaccine study in adolescents
Pfizer-BioNTech announced on Wednesday that their COVID-19 demonstrated 100% efficacy and robust antibody responses in participants aged 12-15 years old, as reported by Reuters. “Companies plan to submit these data to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) as soon as possible to request …
Read More »OPEC+ Committee Lowers its Global Oil Demand Growth Forecasts
A report issued from an OPEC + expert team committee reviewed by Reuters revealed that the cartel has lowered its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2021 by 300,000 barrels per day, indicating concerns about the market’s recovery in light of a new wave of lockdown measures to combat …
Read More »Currencies Overview: US Dollar at Monthly Highs on Fiscal Stimulus Speculation
The dollar hit a new year high against the yen and a multi-month high against other competitors on Wednesday (March 31st), as investors speculate that a massive fiscal stimulus package and an expanded vaccination campaign will help the United States lead the global pandemic recovery. Today, US President Joe Biden …
Read More »Gold on Track For Its Worst Quarterly Performance Since The End of 2016
Gold rose in volatile trading on Wednesday, March 31st, but the yellow metal is still heading for the biggest quarterly decline since December 2016, with the rise in US Treasury yields and the dollar undermining the charm of safe-haven status in gold. An increase of 0.1% to $ 1686.65/ounce in …
Read More »Oil Prices Rise Amid OPEC Production Cuts
Oil prices rose on the eve of an OPEC+ meeting, while investors believe that producers will largely agree to extend curbs on their supplies until May. OPEC+ raised concerns about the increase in the number of Coronavirus cases globally and that the general isolation measures will affect the recovery of …
Read More »Reuters: The OPEC+ Joint Technical Committee Says The Uncertainty May Affect The Recovery in Oil Demand
A report from the OPEC+ Joint Technical Committee reviewed by Reuters revealed concerns that uncertainty may affect the recovery of oil demand amid increasing global coronavirus infections and lockdown measures. The committee added in the report that despite the ongoing elimination of OECD commercial stocks, still above the 2015-2019 average, …
Read More »Germany’s Dax Maximizes Gains
The German DAX index was able to surpass the required official target at 14,995, to record its highest price at 15042. On the technical side, we hold onto our positive outlook, relying on trading stability above the previously breached resistance at 14,925 in addition to the positive signs coming from …
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