Crude oil price slightly rose on Wednesday, buoyed by tight supplies and as US refiners drove refining activity to their highest level since before the coronavirus pandemic started. Brent crude futures for July rose by 9 cents to $113.65 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for July delivery …
Read More »The dollar rises from its lowest level in a month
The US dollar turned higher on Wednesday after two consecutive days of losses as the recent decline in US Treasury yields halted, and the dollar’s rally outpaced the euro and the New Zealand dollar that had earlier surged, driven by an announcement of tight monetary policy from the central bank. …
Read More »The dollar rises from its lowest level in a month
The US dollar turned higher on Wednesday after two consecutive days of losses as the recent decline in US Treasury yields halted, and the dollar’s rally outpaced the euro and the New Zealand dollar that had earlier surged, driven by an announcement of tight monetary policy from the central bank. …
Read More »Gold consolidates above $1,860, FOMC minutes, US Durable Goods eyed
Gold price is holding above $1,860.00 ahead of FOMC minutes. The positive market sentiment has diminished the appeal of safe-haven assets. The US monthly Durable Goods Orders are seen lower at 0.6%.Facts that hold significant importance in the FOMC minutes are the number of voters advocating the 50 basis points …
Read More »Gold Price Loses Steam
Gold rose in Tuesday morning trading in Asia. The dollar also rose and stabilized after falling during the previous session, which pushed the yellow metal to the highest point in two weeks. Gold futures rose 0.17% to $1,850.94 by 11:10 PM ET, after hitting their highest since May 9 at …
Read More »Gold records a fresh two-week high at around $1860s
The Gold Index advances for the fourth successive trading day and begins the trading week with an upbeat tone but retreats at the 20-day moving average (DMA) at $1856.45. The XAU/USD Index reflects the weak appetite for the US dollar, despite higher US Treasury yields, which are pairing last Friday’s …
Read More »The euro rises after hopes of a recovery in growth dampened demand for the dollar
The euro rose on Monday as investors sold dollars on hopes that easing China’s lockdown measures could support global economic growth. The calmer atmosphere in the stock markets in early European trade also put additional pressure on the dollar, which fell sharply last week, but remains the currency of refuge …
Read More »EU Faces Same Obstacles Over Tariff On Russian Oil, Embargo
The idea of an EU tariff on oil imports from Russia comes from the United States, which is considering proposing that European countries impose a tariff instead of an embargo, to allay concerns about the security of supply and surging oil prices. The EU could combine tariffs and embargoes, US …
Read More »Dollar loses momentum after weeks of rally
The US dollar is headed for its worst week since early February against major currencies on Friday, losing some of the momentum it gained from a sudden 10 percent rise in its value. The dollar received a boost from investors’ appetite for it as a safe haven amid turmoil in …
Read More »Investors Pay Close Attention To WTI-Brent Spread
Brent has been the more expensive crude blend since 2013 thanks to its status as the global oil benchmark and a better indicator of global oil prices.This week, WTI price crossed Brent to trade at $115.4/bbl versus 115.2/bbl. This is a remarkable development according to most observers. The average investor …
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