Mohamed Hashad, Director of Research and Development at Noor Capital and member of the US Association of Technical Analysts, commented on global financial market developments, particularly expectations related to a US interest rate hike and whether the Federal Reserve has reached or about to reach the end of its monetary …
Read More »Oil prices are hovering above $81 due to supply disruption
Global benchmark Brent crude hovered above $81 a barrel on Friday as sentiment on US demand rose, supported by supply disruptions in Libya and Nigeria. Brent and US West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose for the third consecutive session and in early Asian trading on Friday and are on track …
Read More »Gold maintains choppy performance despite dollar’s losses
Gold maintains choppy performance despite US dollar’s losses Given that the market’s expectations for future US interest rate increases have been greatly reduced, the recent decline in gold prices is likely to have come to an end. Even so, we anticipate some additional upside potential for the year’s conclusion. Because …
Read More »IEA expects a shortage of supply in the oil market
The International Energy Agency said on Thursday that oil demand will rise to a record level this year as supply tightens, but in light of adverse economic conditions and interest rate hikes, the increase will be slightly smaller than expected. However, the Paris-based agency expects demand growth next year to …
Read More »OPEC Secretary General: We expect global energy demand to rise by 23% until 2045
Haitham Al-Ghais, Secretary-General of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), said during an oil and gas conference in Nigeria that global energy demand is expected to rise by 23% until 2045. He added, “The global demand for energy is expected to increase by a significant rate of 23% …
Read More »WTI up on China-linked sentiment as correction eyed
On the day, WTI crude oil is up due to mood related to China. Intense resistance is being tested by WTI. The dynamic trendline support is being watched for bears, who are lurking. The largest oil and gas producer in China, China’s National Petroleum Corp. (CNPC), reduced its prediction for …
Read More »How could CPI data help gold prices?
Economists are busy analyzing gold price expectations ahead of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. Gold prices are finding a footing with CPI data that is awaited on Wednesday, and on that note, markets do expect to witness a below consensus CPI print, which could help the precious metal …
Read More »OPEC Secretary General: We expect global energy demand to rise by 23% until 2045
Haitham Al-Ghais, Secretary-General of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), said during an oil and gas conference in Nigeria that global energy demand is expected to rise by 23% until 2045. He added, “The global demand for energy is expected to increase by a significant rate of 23% …
Read More »Oil rises on the back of OPEC+ cuts and traders focus on economic data
Oil prices rose on Tuesday, recouping some of the previous session’s losses, with traders focusing on Saudi Arabia and Russia cutting production and anticipating economic data that may help ascertain the demand for crude. Brent crude futures rose 33 cents, or 0.4 percent, to $78 a barrel by 0050 GMT, …
Read More »Crypto companies ask Democrats for easier legislative stance
Bothered by a US Securities and Exchange Commission crackdown, cryptocurrency companies are renewing their efforts on Capitol Hill to reap support for legislation that they hope will control the organization and provide the sector regulatory clarity.According to 6 executives, the Blockchain Association, Chamber of Digital Commerce, Crypto Council for Innovation, …
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