On Friday, Brent finished at its lowest level since December 2021, down to $70.6 per barrel—its lowest level since March 2023. WTI dropped to $67.2, a 14-month low. Brent saw a weekly loss of about 10%, which was made worse by the contract rollover at the beginning of the month. …
Read More »Explainer: Why Dollar Stores’ Crisis Matters
The latest plight of Dollar Stores in the United States is a microcosm of the broader economic challenges facing the nation. As these once-thriving retailers grapple with declining sales and increasing pressures, it looks imperative to examine the underlying factors contributing to their downfall.The struggles of Dollar Stores are a …
Read More »Explainer: How Reluctant OPEC+, Demand Concerns weigh on Oil Market
The main cause of the current pessimistic assessment is growing demand fears following disappointing economic statistics from the three major oil demand regions: the US, China, and Europe. This has resulted in a rise in risk aversion.It appears that there has been an overstatement of the price reduction. Consequently, pressure …
Read More »Dollar Strengthens Amid Inflation Forecast
The US Dollar continued its upward trajectory on Monday, buoyed by expectations of a potential slowdown in inflation. This positive sentiment follows the mixed labor market data released last week, which suggested that the Federal Reserve might be less aggressive in cutting interest rates.Inflationary pressures have been a key driver …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, September 09
The US Dollar continued its upward trajectory on Monday, despite a general decline in US Treasury yields. This positive sentiment reflects steady expectations that the Federal Reserve will implement a rate cut at its upcoming meeting.The US Dollar Index (DXY) reached its highest level in three days, approaching 101.80. Investors …
Read More »Oracle’s Strong Earnings Fuel Share Surge
Oracle Corporation’s stock soared after the company delivered impressive financial results for its fiscal first quarter. The database software giant exceeded analyst expectations on both earnings and revenue, signaling robust growth in its cloud services and license support business.Oracle’s impressive financial results and strategic moves have positioned it as a …
Read More »Sterling Pressured Ahead of UK Jobs, Wage Data
The GBP/USD exchange rate has retreated below the 1.3100 mark, driven by waning expectations of a substantial interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. This downward trend is gaining momentum, with technical indicators suggesting further declines.The GBP/USD exchange rate is currently in a downward spiral. While there is a possibility …
Read More »Apple Unveils iPhone 16 Lineup: A New Era of AI Integration
Apple’s recent event in Cupertino, California, marked a significant milestone in the evolution of smartphones with the introduction of the iPhone 16 series. This latest lineup, which includes the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max, showcases Apple’s commitment to innovation and AI integration.Key …
Read More »XAU/USD Stabilizes Amid Mixed Economic Signals
Gold prices have remained relatively stable in recent weeks, fluctuating within a well-defined range. While the precious metal briefly touched new all-time highs following the release of the August Nonfarm Payrolls report, it has since retreated slightly. Gold trades up and down within a range under its record highs. US …
Read More »Are Fed Rate Cut Bets Pressuring EUR/USD?
The Euro (EUR) has been under pressure against the US Dollar (USD) as market participants have scaled back expectations for a significant interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve (Fed). This shift in sentiment has strengthened the USD, pushing the EUR/USD pair below 1.1050.The weakening of the EUR/USD pair is …
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