Saudi Arabia, the world’s top oil exporter, is likely to significantly reduce crude prices for Asian buyers in January, potentially marking the lowest official selling prices (OSPs) in years. This decision follows a decline in Middle East benchmark prices and reflects ongoing market dynamics, according to a Reuters survey of …

Oil prices advanced on Monday, driven by optimism over robust factory activity in China and renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. However, concerns over potential oversupply in 2025 continued to cap gains. Market Movement Brent crude: Rose 57 cents (0.79%) to $72.41 per barrel by 0700 GMT. West Texas …

Bitcoin began the week trading in a tight range, hovering just below the psychological $100,000 mark. The cryptocurrency market was influenced by optimism surrounding potential pro-crypto policies under the incoming Trump administration, while XRP saw a significant surge on speculation of favorable regulatory developments. Bitcoin Maintains Range Near All-Time Highs …

Gold prices declined in Asian trading on Monday, weighed down by a resurgent dollar following U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of steep potential tariffs targeting the BRICS nations. While geopolitical tensions provided some haven demand, they were not sufficient to counteract the bearish pressures from currency markets. Gold Under Pressure …

Oil prices slid on Friday, marking a weekly drop of over 3%, as the easing of geopolitical tensions and expectations of increased supply in 2025 overshadowed ongoing production cuts by OPEC+. The market continues to grapple with mixed signals, balancing near-term output restrictions with forecasts of a supply surplus in …

German retail sales contracted by a larger-than-anticipated margin in October, highlighting ongoing consumer uncertainty amid challenging economic conditions. Monthly sales fell by 1.5%, significantly exceeding the 0.3% decline predicted by analysts polled by Reuters, according to data released on Friday by the German Federal Statistical Office. Mixed Sector Performance The …

Gold prices edged higher in Asian trade on Friday, driven by a weaker dollar and heightened geopolitical tensions, as traders positioned themselves ahead of a potential December interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. The precious metal, often viewed as a safe haven, regained some of the ground lost earlier …

European shares staged a comeback on Thursday, buoyed by a strong performance in the tech sector, even as broader concerns about U.S. trade policy and France’s political instability lingered. Key Highlights Tech Sector Outperforms: The STOXX 600 index rose by 0.6% in early trading, led by the technology sector, which …

The OPEC+ coalition is set to convene virtually on December 5, marking its third consecutive online session. While in-person meetings were previously held at the Vienna headquarters, logistical and geopolitical factors seem to favor the virtual format. Key Highlights and Agenda Virtual Meeting Format: No formal invitations or plans for …

The U.S. dollar stabilized on Thursday as currency markets reacted to a series of global interest rate changes and economic data releases. Notable movements included the South Korean won softening after an unexpected rate cut and the Japanese yen positioning for its strongest week in three months. Key Currency Highlights …