The Kremlin said on Friday that Russia had decided to extend the grain deal across the Black Sea for 60 days, echoing earlier statements by the Foreign Ministry. Ukraine stated that the agreement, which will expire soon, must be fully renewed under the current terms, which provide for an extension …
Read More »Gold is heading for its best weekly performance since mid-November
Gold prices rose on Friday, supported by the weakness of the dollar, and are preparing for the largest weekly gains since mid-November, as the global banking crisis prompted investors to turn to the metal, which is considered a safe haven. And by 0313 GMT, gold in instant transactions rose 0.5 …
Read More »USD is falling as risk appetite improves
The dollar fell on Friday as risk appetite improved after authorities and banks in key markets moved to ease pressure on the financial system, calming other major currencies that had fallen earlier in the week in the wake of banking turmoil. On Thursday, large US banks pumped $30 billion in …
Read More »Oil rises 1% as investors reflect on the banking crisis
Oil prices rose nearly 1 percent on Friday after a meeting between Saudi Arabia and Russia calmed markets amid expectations of strong demand in China, after a banking crisis led to heavy selling in global financial and oil markets this week. By 0400 GMT, Brent crude futures rose 81 cents …
Read More »WTI advances on sentiment improvement as Saudi-Russia talks easing fears
WTI crude oil is making gains after dropping 5% on Wednesday as a result of a risk-off impulse. As a result of the Swiss government supporting Credit Suisse, market sentiment improved.The American crude oil benchmark, supported by a risk-on impulse, recovers after falling to a 15-month low at about 65.72. …
Read More »Gold price watches for restoring markets’ calm
At the time of writing, the price of gold is $1916.63 per ounce, making the future of the metal extremely unpredictable. The future of the precious metal is highly dependent on how fast and whether the market turbulence will abate, as well as whether the Fed will be able to …
Read More »Oil regains some ground after Credit Suisse lifeline
Oil prices recovered some ground on Thursday, rising from the previous session’s 15-month lows, as markets settled considerably after Swiss authorities threw Credit Suisse a financial lifeline. But, market mood remained weak, damaged by concerns about mounting stress on banks throughout the world, and both major crude benchmarks gave up …
Read More »Credit Suisse leaps 33% at open on news of central bank support
Credit Suisse stock jumped more than 30% at the outset in Zurich on Thursday, after the ailing lender’s receipt of a 50-billion-franc rescue line from the Swiss National Bank. Credit Suisse shares in Zurich were up 33% at CHF 2.25 (CHF 1 = $1.0811) at 04:15 ET (08:15 GMT). The …
Read More »Credit Suisse to borrow up to $54 bln from Swiss National Bank
Embattled Swiss lender Credit Suisse Group AG said on early-Thursday that it will exercise an option to borrow up to 50 billion Swiss francs ($53.68 billion) from the Swiss National Bank under two loan facilities to shore up liquidity conditions. The bank said the option will include a covered loan facility, as …
Read More »Oil fell on concerns of the banking sector
Oil extended its losses on Wednesday, with Brent crude hitting a three-month low as concerns about Credit Suisse raised concerns in global markets, limiting the positive impact of expectations of a recovery in Chinese oil demand. Indications of a return to calm and stability faded after the National Bank of …
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