The UK is considering stricter enforcement of the economic sanctions measures next week after passing a relevant legislation in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.Starting June 15, the UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation will not have to seek evidence that companies or individuals who violate the country’s sanctions …

As the market participants’ attention and focus turns to the ECB, at 1.0720, the EUR/USD pair is 0.2% higher on the day during the North American session. The pair’s price has moved upwards from the 1.0671 low to hit the 1.0748 high. However, trading decisions do take into account the …

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy answered questions from corporate leaders at the Yale CEO Summit on Wednesday.The president urged companies that have not shut down operations in Russia to leave the country and instead set up their branches and new businesses in Ukraine. He also warned of widespread famine if Russia …

As the Japanese yen hits a 20-year low against the dollar, Japan’s central bank chief apologizes for saying consumers have become tolerant of higher prices.BoJ Governor Haruhiko Kuroda on Wednesday withdrew his claim that Japanese consumers have become tolerant of price increases for the goods they purchase; a remark he …

Since OPEC+ started retrogressive last year the record cuts from April 2020, the group has been struggling to meet its production quota as many members lack spare capacity or investment to increase production. OPEC+ is currently pumping 2.6 million barrels per day (bpd) of oil below its target, and efforts …

Gold has gained fresh momentum despite higher treasury yields. The precious metal’s price hit three- day high, and remains oblique, looking at the $1860 resistance.The US dollar pulled back during the American session boosting the Gold Index which climbed to $1859.70, reaching the highest level in three days. Gold is …

The WTI crude has recovered back above $120 after the latest US EIA inventory report showed gasoline stocks falling unexpectedly. Prices remain well supported against the backdrop of strong and rising demand plus OPEC+/Russia supply woes.Crude oil prices have been trading with an upwards trajectory in recent sessions and weeks, …

Risk aversion has been the one big title for financial markets during the North American trading session. The US dollar slid against major rivals in the last trading session of the day. Lower Treasury yields hindered demand for the dollar because the 10-y note yields 2.97%, after peaking earlier in …

Gold price has exhibited a minor correction after recording a high around $1,856.00 on Tuesday, but strongly stabilized above the crucial resistance of $1,850.00 as the US dollar index slipped sharply. The precious metal has been advancing higher gradually after hitting a low of $1,837.06 and is expected to extend …

Russian bombs destroyed the warehouses of one of the largest terminals for agricultural commodities at Mykolaiv port, authorities said on Tuesday.The attack coincided with Turkey’s attempt to develop a plan, supported by the United Nations, to start grain exports from Ukraine’s ports, and ahead of meetings on Wednesday by the …