Tuesday saw a more than 2% increase in oil prices, reaching their highest point since December 1. Concerns about potential interruptions to oil shipments were raised by recent attacks on ships in the Red Sea.Expected Fed interest rate reduction, which might spur economic growth and increase demand for energy, also …
Read More »Gold’s momentum benefits from softer US dollar
The thin holiday trading volumes will likely make gold price range questionable. But, generally speaking, the weakness of the US dollar continues to support the strong upward rebound of the gold price, with it holding on to the psychological resistance level of $2,000 per ounce. It seems that the gold …
Read More »Russian Finance Minister: The budget deficit will reach about 1.5% of GDP in 2023
:Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov recently announced on state television that the projected budget deficit for 2023 is set to reach approximately 2.9 trillion rubles, equivalent to $31.6 billion, or about 1.5% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Siluanov highlighted that both expenditures and revenues exceeded initial expectations, attributing …
Read More »Oil stabilizes, eyes are on the Middle East and US interest rate cuts
Oil prices experienced a subtle shift on Tuesday, with investor attention split between heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the optimism surrounding potential interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve. These factors contribute to a delicate equilibrium, impacting global economic growth and influencing oil demand. Market Dynamics: …
Read More »Gold rises amid bets on lowering US interest rates
Gold prices rose on Tuesday during weak trading due to the Christmas holiday and in light of the decline in the dollar and bond yields due to growing expectations that the Federal Reserve (the US central bank) will cut interest rates in March. Gold in instant transactions rose 0.5 percent …
Read More »Gold price declines from $2070 highs amid market holidays
After touching the pre-holiday highs at $2070, gold retreats to around $2053 per ounce. Gold is being pressured higher by growing investor wagers on looming quicker, more frequent Fed rate cuts in the new year. US inflation is still down, and Treasury yields are easing as risk appetite surges.On Friday, …
Read More »A Recap of Global Oil Markets in 2023 and Anticipated Trends for 2024
In 2023, the global oil markets underwent a transformative journey, shaped by a confluence of factors ranging from the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic to geopolitical events such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This tumultuous backdrop precipitated a realignment of benchmark crude oil prices, reshaping global trade flows and …
Read More »Russia: We will start buying foreign currencies if the price of oil ranges between 88 and 90 dollars per barrel
The head of the Russian Central Bank, Elvira Nabiullina, revealed in an interview with Russian media that the bank is poised to initiate the purchase of foreign currencies if oil prices reach the range of $88 to $90 per barrel. She further indicated that the bank will persist in selling …
Read More »Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap
European stocks closed on a weak note on Friday as weaker-than-expected US inflation data offset losses in sportswear makers and stocks exposed to China, just ahead of the Christmas holiday. The European STOXX 600 index edged up by 0.1 percent, marking gains for the sixth consecutive week in a streak …
Read More »Gold steadies above $2053 after flirting $2070 post PCE data
As of this writing, the price of the precious metal pulled back to about $2053 after briefly rallying up to flirt $2,070 before Friday’s pre-holiday closing. Gold is being pressured higher by growing investor bets on quicker, more frequent Fed rate cuts.US inflation is still down, and Treasury yields are …
Read More »