The National Oil Corporation of Libya announced in a statement on Wednesday the lifting of force majeure and the resumption of exports from the Brega and Zueitina ports. The statement stated that a team of specialists from the Corporation is negotiating to allow the tankers to enter the ports of …
Read More »Euro hits $1.00005, dollar soars to new two-decade highs
The US dollar and European single currency came within a whisker of parity for the first time since 2002 on Tuesday morning, as financial markets fret over the likelihood of a global recession ahead. The euro teetered on the edge of hitting $1 for the first time since 2002, as …
Read More »OPEC expects oil demand to slow in 2023
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) expects global demand for oil to increase next year, but at a slightly slower pace than this year, as consumption will receive support from the improved control of the Covid-19 pandemic and the continued recovery of global economic growth. In its monthly …
Read More »Oil falls after fuel demand outlook affected by new Covid restrictions in China
Oil prices fell on Tuesday, after the imposition of new restrictions to contain Covid-19 in China and fears of a global economic slowdown affected the outlook for fuel demand. The price of benchmark Brent crude in September contracts fell by $1.81, or 1.7 percent, to $105.29 a barrel, and West …
Read More »European stocks fall as fears of an economic recession grow
European shares extended losses for the second consecutive session on Tuesday, weighed down by fears of a lack of energy supplies, while a rise in COVID-19 infections in China exacerbated fears of a global economic recession. The decline included most sectors such as healthcare, technology and luxury products. The oil …
Read More »Gold settles above the lowest level in 9 months
Gold settled on Tuesday, with lower yields on US Treasuries, which boosted demand and offset the impact of a stronger dollar that pushed gold to a nine-month low earlier. And gold settled in spot transactions at $ 1733.59 an ounce by 0740 GMT, after hitting its lowest level since September …
Read More »Japanese stocks fall on recession fears after COVID-19 cases surge
Japanese stocks fell on Tuesday as a surge in domestic COVID-19 infections sparked fears of a recession and led to a morning sell-off. The Nikkei index closed down 1.77 percent at 2,6336.66 points, after losing as much as 1.99 percent earlier in the session. The broader Topix index fell 1.64%. …
Read More »Senior US Treasury official: Oil may rise 40% if the price of Russian crude is not capped
A senior US Treasury official said on Tuesday that the global price of oil could rise 40 percent to about $140 a barrel if a proposed ceiling for the price of Russian crude is not imposed, along with sanctions waivers that allow shipments below that price. The official said US …
Read More »Renault sales 2022 fell by 30% after the exit from Russia
French carmaker Renault on Tuesday reported a decline in its car sales in the first half of 2022 after shutting down its activities in Russia, its second-largest market, following the invasion of Ukraine. The group said its worldwide sales fell 29.7 percent compared to last year, to just over one …
Read More »Crypto markets await a greener start to the week
The European Central Bank (ECB) has released a report analyzing the growth of the cryptocurrency market over the past decade and the risks it poses to the existing financial system. A section of the report dedicated to stablecoins discussed its central role in the current ecosystem. For example, stablecoins are …
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