Fears and concerns that the unrest in the Middle East could spread to the larger Gulf region, which produces oil and endanger world output, have driven up oil prices before retreating on Tuesday. The price of the worldwide standard for crude oil, Brent, increased by about 5% on Monday during …
Read More »Foreign corporate investment in China seen collapsing
The Chinese Renminbi may continue to weaken as foreign direct investment in China declines as a result of animosity from the Chinese government and a deteriorating domestic economy, according to several economists. From $400 billion in yearly direct investment in 2020 to $20 billion in 2023, this decline reflects a …
Read More »OPEC Secretary General: We will participate with representatives of the oil sector in the COP28 conference
Haitham Al-Ghais, Secretary-General of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), said on Tuesday that the world’s major oil producers and representatives of this sector will participate in the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), scheduled to be held in the UAE next month. Al Ghais said that anyone …
Read More »Gold continues to rise in light of the Middle East conflict and the decline of Dollar and Bonds
Gold prices continued to rise on Tuesday, the day after achieving sharp gains due to increasing uncertainty in the market due to the conflict in the Middle East, as cautious statements issued by senior Federal Reserve officials affected the dollar and bond yields. By 0314 GMT, gold in spot transactions …
Read More »Oil declines due to fears of supply disruption as the Middle East conflict continues
Oil prices fell slightly on Tuesday after rising more than four percent in the previous session as markets assessed the possibility of supply disruptions as the conflict between Israel and the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) continued. By 0017 GMT, Brent crude fell 18 cents, or 0.2 percent, to $87.97 a …
Read More »Energy spikes, Defense Stocks surge on Middle East turmoil
Gold and global bonds have seen a surge in value, while airline stocks have fallen. Investors are concerned that the Israel-Palestine war could escalate into a broader Middle Eastern conflict. Oil prices and defense stocks have climbed, with WTI crude oil at $86.38, up $3.59. US defense stocks, including Northrop …
Read More »Noor Capital | Mohammed Hashad Interview on Dubai TV – October 9, 2023
In an interview on Dubai TV, Mohammed Hashad, Director of Research and Development at Noor Capital and member of the US Association of Technical Analysts, commented on the performance of global markets in light of the current geopolitical developments in the Middle East.First of all; Hashad commented on oil prices …
Read More »Gold price finds momentum on deepened Middle East tensions
Gold prices have recovered to around $1,850 due to the dismal market sentiment prompted by escalating tensions between Israel and Palestinians. The gold price is trading at $1852.43 per ounce at the time of writing. Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Lorie Logan has also supported the gold price, drawing less …
Read More »Oil jumps more than $4 as markets are affected by violence in the Middle East
Oil prices rose more than three percent on Monday, as clashes between Israel and the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) raised fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East. By 1143 GMT, Brent crude rose $2.70, or 2.2 percent, to $87.28 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude …
Read More »OPEC raises its forecast for long-term oil demand
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) raised its forecast for global oil demand in the medium and long term in an annual forecast, saying $14 trillion in investments are needed to meet that demand even as the use of renewable fuels increases and more electric cars appear on …
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