Oil prices hovered near $74 a barrel on Tuesday as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and concerns over weakening demand growth in China, the world’s top oil importer, continued to influence the market. Brent crude futures for December delivery slipped 20 cents, or 0.27%, to $74.09 per barrel by …
Read More »Gold Prices Steady Near Record Highs Amid Election Uncertainty and Middle East Tensions
Gold prices gained in Asian trade on Tuesday, stabilizing just below their recent record highs as traders sought safe havens due to growing uncertainty surrounding the upcoming U.S. presidential election. The anticipation of a tight race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris has pushed investors towards safer assets like gold, …
Read More »Gold Halts Climb After Record Highs
The price of gold stopped increasing after reaching record highs due to statements from the Federal Reserve. The Fed suggested a potential gradual reduction in interest rates, which could affect the appeal of gold as a safe-haven asset. This news, along with concerns about the U.S. labor market, has led …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session
Dollar Strengthens Amid Rising Yields, Renewed “Trump Trade”The US Dollar Index (DXY) continued its upward trajectory on Tuesday, October 22, approaching three-month highs as investors responded to higher interest rates and a resurgence of the “Trump trade.” Key economic events and speeches from Federal Reserve officials will shape the market’s …
Read More »China’s Central Bank Launches $7 Billion Swap to Support Stock Market
China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), initiated its first swap operations on Monday under a newly established facility aimed at stabilizing the stock market. The PBOC exchanged assets worth 50 billion yuan ($7 billion) with brokerages, fund companies, and insurers as part of the move. In the …
Read More »Oil Prices Rebound as Concerns Over China and Middle East Ease
Oil prices rose on Monday, recovering some of last week’s steep losses driven by concerns over China’s economic slowdown and easing tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude futures increased by $1.16, or 1.6%, to $74.22 per barrel at 1036 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained $1.32, …
Read More »Oil Prices Edge Higher After Last Week’s Slump Amid China Demand Concerns and Middle East Tensions
Oil prices rose slightly in Asian trading on Monday, following a sharp decline last week driven by worries over slowing demand in China, the world’s largest oil importer, and easing concerns about supply disruptions in the Middle East. Brent crude futures gained 0.37%, or 27 cents, to trade at $73.33 …
Read More »Gold Surges to Record High Amid U.S. Election Uncertainty and Middle East Tensions
Gold prices soared to a new record in Asian trading on Monday, driven by increased safe-haven demand as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensified and uncertainty loomed over the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Spot gold climbed 0.4% to $2,732.86 per ounce, while December gold futures rose 0.6%, reaching $2,747.70 …
Read More »Weekly Recap: Market Rollercoaster Starring Geopolitics, Tech Tumble, and Alpha Picks Shine
This week, global stock markets continued their upward trajectory, driven primarily by robust performance in tech stocks as well as positive sentiment surrounding China’s economic stimulus measures. Major US indices, including the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average, reached fresh all-time highs, extending their winning streaks to six …
Read More »Market Oversupply Looms as Demand Forecasts Weaken
The global oil market is facing a significant oversupply next year, according to recent forecasts from both OPEC and the International Energy Agency (IEA). Both organizations have revised their oil demand projections downwards, indicating a potential surplus in the market.Commerzbank commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch noted that OPEC now expects global …
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