Oil, Crude, trading

US crude oil futures maintained a positive trajectory in the previous technical report, reaching the target price of $78.10 and hitting a high of $78.44 per barrel. Technically, the outlook remains optimistic, with the price receiving consistent support from simple moving averages, contributing to an upward trend. Additionally, positive signals …

Gold prices experienced significant losses in the previous trading session, reflecting the anticipated upward trend. However, the rise of the US dollar following inflation data spurred a downward trend, with gold bearing the brunt. From a technical standpoint, previous reports this month highlighted the importance of maintaining trading above the …

Yesterday’s trading session witnessed a mixed performance for the EUR/USD pair, with initial attempts to rally against the US dollar, reaching its highest point near the psychological barrier at 1.0800. However, the pair swiftly reversed course into a downward trend following the release of strong US inflation data, which bolstered …

In January 2024, the US annual inflation rate decreased to 3.1%, down from December’s 3.4%, yet surpassing expectations of 2.9%. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed a 0.3% increase from the prior month, exceeding forecasts of 0.2%. Core inflation remained steady at 3.9% annually, defying expectations of a slowdown to …

In its latest monthly report, OPEC has revised its global economic growth forecasts upward for 2024 and 2025, projecting a more optimistic outlook with expectations set at 2.7% and 2.9% respectively. On the oil front, OPEC maintains a steady outlook for global oil demand growth, with projections holding firm at …

The dollar stands firm this Tuesday, holding its ground ahead of the eagerly anticipated US Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures. Traders are cautious, refraining from selling the dollar as recent adjustments by the US Administration to refine inflation metrics suggest potential underestimation of current CPI expectations. The National Federation of …

European stocks experienced a slight decline on Tuesday as investors adopted a cautious stance in anticipation of the release of US consumer price data, a critical determinant of the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate trajectory. The European STOXX 600 index edged 0.2% lower from its two-year peak as investors assessed …

The dollar edged closer to the psychologically significant level of 150 yen on Tuesday, maintaining stability as markets anticipated the release of crucial US inflation data later in the day. Meanwhile, Bitcoin continued its steady hold above the $50,000 mark for the second consecutive day. Trading activity in Asia remained …

Oil prices rose slightly on Tuesday amid concerns that tension in the Middle East could disrupt supplies, but uncertainty about the pace of potential US interest rate cuts and the impact on fuel demand limited gains. By 0420 GMT, Brent crude futures rose seven cents, or 0.1 percent, to $82.07 …