Japan’s largest shipping company, Nippon Yusen (NYK Line), has announced the suspension of all its ships’ passage through the Red Sea. The decision comes in the wake of advice from the joint naval force “Guardian of Prosperity” to avoid the region following the recent US and British strikes against Houthi …
Read More »Oil rises in light of the escalation of conflict in the Middle East and tankers diverting their course
Oil prices experienced a slight uptick on Tuesday, driven by escalating conflict in the Middle East. Ship tracking data indicated an increased number of tankers diverting away from the Red Sea following attacks by Yemen’s Houthi movement in the region. Brent crude futures saw a rise of 12 cents, approximately …
Read More »Gold declines as dollar and Treasury yields rise
Gold faced a marginal decline on Tuesday, influenced by a strengthening dollar and rising US Treasury bond yields. The precious metal saw a 0.2 percent decrease in spot transactions, settling at $2,050.35 per ounce, while US gold futures experienced a modest 0.1 percent increase, reaching $2,054.10. The rise in the …
Read More »Dollar rises as traders focus on interest rate bets and tension in the Red Sea
The dollar gained ground on Tuesday as investors tempered their expectations of imminent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, influenced by hawkish comments from European Central Bank officials. Meanwhile, concerns over potential attacks on ships in the Red Sea contributed to a reduced appetite for risk. Here’s a breakdown …
Read More »Nasdaq is witnessing a temporary decline 16/1/2024
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Read More »CAD resumes its ascent 16/1/2024
An upward trend has reasserted control over the movements of the Canadian dollar, establishing solid support around 1.3410. The current trading levels witness stability around the highest point reached early in the morning at 1.3475. Upon closer examination of the 4-hour chart from a technical perspective, the simple moving averages …
Read More »USD/JPY attacks resistance 16/1/2024
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Read More »Oil is facing negative pressure 16/1/2024
Mixed trading characterizes the movements of US crude oil futures in the initial trading sessions of the week. After reaching its lowest point at $72.27, the price rebounded to retest the $72.50 level. Technically, a negative bias is evident, supported by the initiation of negative crossover signals from the simple …
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