Oil prices surged on Thursday following Israel’s rejection of a ceasefire proposal from Hamas, heightening geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Concurrently, robust demand for fuel in the United States contributed to the market’s upward trajectory this week. Market Performance and Price Movement As of 01:32 GMT, Brent crude futures …
Read More »Dollar Trades Narrowly Amidst Fed Policy Evaluation and Data Anticipation
On Thursday, the dollar navigates within a tight range as traders assess the implications of less dovish remarks from Federal Reserve policymakers and await fresh economic indicators from the United States. Attention is also drawn to inflation data from China, the world’s second-largest economy. Fed Policy Evaluation and Outlook Overnight, …
Read More »NYCB Explainer: Are current banking sector woes justified?
Over the last 24 hours, the stock of New York Community Bank (NYCB) has declined as a result of Moody’s downgrading the bank’s credit rating to junk status. After Signature Bank failed less than a year ago, NYCB acquired its assets and placed them under a new regulatory framework. NYCB …
Read More »US dollar tanks as investors await fresh catalysts
The US Dollar Index is trading neutrally at 104.15 on Wednesday, while markets assess several Fed officials’ statements to continue placing their bets on rate policy path at the next few Federal Open Market Committee meetings.The Dollar Index steadied around 104.15 on Wednesday. Remarks and comments by Fed’s Collins, Kashkari …
Read More »US stocks pop up as S&P heads towards 5000
On Wednesday, US equities rose sharply as investors processed new quarterly profit data, while the ongoing discussion about whether to drop interest rates continued to rumble beneath the surface. The S&P 500 increased by more than 0.7%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 0.4%. There was over a …
Read More »Natural gas dives as US gas ban continues until after presidential elections
Natural Gas has experienced a decline following reports that the Biden administration is set to prolong the LNG export moratorium by 9 to 12 months. Piden’s Pause ContiunesThe US Dollar Index is flirting with a break below 104 as the dollar fails to find nearby support. The LNG ban remains …
Read More »Dollar is under pressure after falling from its highest level in nearly 3 months
Easing Off Recent Highs The dollar took a step back on Wednesday, relinquishing some of its recent gains against the euro, as US bond yields softened, adding pressure on the greenback. Technical Corrections The reversal in the dollar’s trajectory was largely attributed to technical factors, following a two-day surge against …
Read More »Oil Prices Rise Amid Stable US Production Outlook
Steady US Production Forecasts Boost Oil Market Confidence Oil prices saw a modest uptick on Wednesday, fueled by optimistic projections regarding the stability of US oil production growth over the coming years. This positive outlook has helped alleviate concerns surrounding potential oversupply in the market, providing some relief to investors …
Read More »Gold seen firmer on softer US dollar as traders await Fed speakers
Following a decline in the US dollar and Treasury yields, gold saw a rise on Tuesday as traders braced themselves for statements from multiple Federal Reserve officials this week, which would likely provide insight into the rate of interest rate reductions this year.Gold Firmer on softer US Dollar As of …
Read More »What challenges and opportunities does Eurozone have next months?
The eurozone economy has weakened throughout 2023, with the Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index dropping below 50 in June, signifying a moderate contraction. This weakness stemmed from Europe’s recovery from an energy shock, as well as a lack of fiscal support in comparison to the more resilient US economy. Interest rate …
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