The United States launched Operation Prosperity Guardian, a multilateral naval operation involving the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Bahrain, Norway, and Spain. Oil tycoon BP has temporarily stopped shipping any crude along the route; rival energy tycoon Shell has not yet responded.Oil PricesAttacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea have …
Read More »Gold is confined to a narrow range with focus on US inflation data
Gold prices fell in limited trading on Tuesday as investors awaited more US economic data this week that may shed light on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy outlook. By 0535 GMT, gold in spot transactions fell 0.1 percent to $2,024.49 per ounce. US gold futures also fell 0.1 percent to …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, December 17
The US Dollar Index ended Monday’s quiet session unchanged at 102.60. US 10-year yield increased slightly, but it remained below 4%. Wall Street saw increases in stocks, as the Dow Jones hit a new all-time high.Despite rising yields, gold only slightly increased and fell short of regaining $2,030. XAU/USD is …
Read More »WTI surges on geopolitical tension amid supply disruptions concerns
Middle East geopolitical concerns have caused a more than 2% increase in WTI crude oil prices. Attacks on ships by a militant organisation associated with Iran that disrupt oil shipping routes across the Red Sea serve as the impetus for the rally. The price of WTI is supported by geopolitical …
Read More »Statement: BP temporarily suspends all transportation operations through the Red Sea
British Petroleum, the leading oil company, said on Monday that it was temporarily suspending all transportation operations through the Red Sea after attacks launched by the forces of the Houthi group, which controls most of Yemen at the weekend. The company added in a statement: “The safety and security of …
Read More »Gold rises on the back of declining bond yields
Gold prices rose on Monday, supported by weak bond yields, as investors awaited US inflation data scheduled to be published later this week in search of more indications about the path the Federal Reserve will take on interest rates after an easing trend last week. Gold rose in spot transactions …
Read More »Oil rises almost 1 percent with a decline in Russian exports and an increase in attacks in the Red Sea
Oil prices rose nearly 1 percent in early Asian trading on Monday, supported by a decline in exports from Russia and increased fears of supply disruptions due to Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea. Brent crude futures increased 69 cents, or 0.9 percent, to $77.24 per barrel by …
Read More »Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap, December 11-15
Last week was ideally key central banks’ week, it is poised to be followed by a relatively quiet week ahead. It was practically a big week for US stocks. US StocksThe Fed’s indication that it may lower interest rates three times in 2024 caused the stock market to surge higher …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, Dec. 15
The price of WTI oil fell as low as $70.65 in the afternoon and then slightly increased to $72.00. This week, WTI might revert to the opening bids because of intricate technical issues and a danger prompted by the Fed’s dovishness. Global oil demand is declining more swiftly than OPEC’s …
Read More »How could record gold prices impact China’s economy?
In recent weeks, gold prices have reached all-time highs. Due to its dual function as a store of wealth and a hedge against inflation, the price of gold has a special place in the financial markets.Although gold has broken several records since the COVID crisis began, the recent surge in …
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