Commodities

Oil prices stabilized on Wednesday as OPEC+ production cuts and ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East balanced out a weakening demand outlook and expectations of ample supply in 2024. Brent crude oil futures inched up by 16 cents (0.2%) to $74.41 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude …

A mildly positive session left the US Dollar trading near recent levels. Amidst a global decline in yields, market participants remained focused on signals from Federal Reserve officials regarding the potential trajectory of interest rates.Key points for Wednesday, October 16:US Dollar Index (DXY): The DXY hovered near the upper end …

Gold prices experienced a significant uptick on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, as the yield on US 10-year Treasury notes retreated. This decline, coupled with a weaker US Dollar, made gold more attractive to investors seeking a safe-haven asset.The primary catalyst for gold’s surge was the decrease in US Treasury yields. …

Oil prices dropped over 4% on Tuesday due to a weaker demand outlook and reduced concerns about a potential Israeli strike on Iranian oil facilities. Both OPEC and the IEA have lowered their global oil demand growth forecasts for 2024.Hedge funds are unwinding their net long positions in oil futures.Crude …

USD/CAD Surges as BoC Faces Pressure to Ease RatesThe Canadian Dollar (CAD) weakened against the US Dollar (USD) following the release of cooler-than-expected Canadian inflation data. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined to 1.6% annually in September, from 2.0% in August, and below estimates of 1.8%.Lower Inflation Signals Rate CutsThe …

Oil prices tumbled more than 4% on Tuesday, reaching their lowest levels in nearly two weeks due to a weaker global demand outlook and a report suggesting that Israel may refrain from striking Iranian oil infrastructure. This development eased concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Middle East, which had …

In an interview conducted by Dubai TV, Mohamed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and a member of the American Association of Technical Analysts, commented on and analyzed the performance of key assets in the financial markets. What is Driving Oil Prices Amid Geopolitical Tensions? Oil prices …

Dollar Index (DXY) Soars, Dragging Down Major Pairs The US Dollar Index (DXY) continued its upward trajectory, breaching the 103.00 mark, driven by risk-off sentiment in the global market. Key economic indicators and speeches from Federal Reserve officials are scheduled for the day. The Euro (EUR/USD) weakened further, falling below …

Gold has been declining since the opening of daily trading on Monday, pressured by the rise of the US dollar, which benefited from the decline in expectations of a 50-basis-point Federal Reserve interest rate cut, which led to a decline in fears that the US currency is close to exiting …

Citi Research has significantly increased its oil price forecast, predicting Brent crude to reach $120 per barrel by late 2024 and early 2025, primarily driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East.While this bullish outlook has garnered attention, Citi’s baseline forecast remains more conservative, projecting Brent crude prices at $74 …