On Monday, the price of gold kept falling as the bond market turbulence persisted. The XAU/USD pair fell to its lowest point since March 14th, 1,880. Its decrease from this year’s peak is greater than 9.3%. At the time of writing, the precious metal is selling for $ 1894.69 per …
Read More »WTI under pressure as China’s economy slows
Following China’s rate cut and the significant drive for greater lending, which indicate a deteriorating economy, WTI crude declined by 0.95 percent. Pessimism is increased by the significant 31% decline in Saudi Arabia’s oil shipments to China in July.The US rig count is falling, indicating a likely tightening of the …
Read More »Oil rises after expectations of OPEC + exports cuts in August
Oil prices rose on Monday as global supply tightened due to reduced exports from Saudi Arabia and Russia outweighed concerns about global demand growth amid high interest rates. And by 0301 GMT, Brent crude oil prices rose 75 cents to 85.55 dollars a barrel. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 80 …
Read More »Gold regains its balance as all eyes turn to the Central Banks meeting
Gold prices rose from five-month lows on Monday, after falling in the past five sessions, as investors’ focus turned to a meeting of central bankers in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, this week in anticipation of their outlook on the economy and interest rates. Spot gold rose 0.3% to $1,892.88 an ounce …
Read More »Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap, August 14-18
Eurozone Eurozone inflation has slowed further, and underlying price pressures appear to have peaked, according to Eurostat statistics released on Friday, lessening pressure on the European Central Bank to continue raising rates following its quickest rate-hike cycle on record. To confront a historic increase in inflation, the ECB has raised …
Read More »Oil rises on signs of lower US output
WTI surged more than 1% on Friday and found resistance near $81.30, above the 20-day SMA. US Oil and natural rigs decreased for the sixth week in a row.The USD trading neutral allowed the black gold to gain traction. Chinese financial woes may limit the WTI’s upwards momentum.At the end …
Read More »Argentina freezes oil price at $56 to restrict inflation
Argentina’s economy ministry has agreed to freeze domestic crude oil prices at $56 per barrel until the end of October, following an agreement with the industry. The price cap, which comes after meetings between Economy Minister Sergio Massa and executives from oil companies like YPF and Vista, aims to help …
Read More »No plans for Ukrainian-Russian talk on gas transit contract
Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko said that Kyiv will not join in talks with Russia about a renewal of the contract for the transit of Russian gas through Ukrainian territory which is due to expire next year.“We will not be a party at the talks with the Russians for sure, …
Read More »Gold expected to recover in medium term on rate hike cycle bets
Gold is trading at %1891.40 at the time of writing. It is up 0.09%. The precious metal now finds itself at its lowest level since mid-March. Economists expect Fed Chair Powell will probably leave all options open regarding interest rate hikes in the next FOMC meetings.The recent renewed rise in …
Read More »Was Russian simple oil trick successful in evading sanctions?
The G7 oil price cap has been evaded by Russia’s oil exporters, resulting in an extra $1.2 billion in extra shipping costs for oil shipments to India alone. The cap targets G7-based insurers, brokers, and other service providers, allowing Western governments to cut back on Russia’s income without affecting the …
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