Russia’s average production of oil and gas condensate increased by about 1.7 percent on a monthly basis to 1.4 million tons per day (10.25 million barrels per day) in the first half of May, Interfax news agency reported, citing a source. It also said that Russian oil exports – excluding …
Read More »Gold falls to its lowest level in three and a half months
On Monday, gold prices fell more than one percent to their lowest levels since late January, as the dollar’s strength continued to affect demand for the yellow metal, which is denominated in the US currency. And gold fell in spot transactions 0.8 percent to $ 1797.82 an ounce (an ounce) …
Read More »Oil prices fall as a result of profit-taking
Oil prices fell on Monday, giving up earlier gains as investors booked profits after prices rose in the previous session, but concerns loomed oversupply in global markets as the European Union prepared to impose a ban on imports from Russia. Brent crude futures fell 64 cents, or 0.6 percent, to …
Read More »Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap, 9 – 13 May
The US inflation data dominated the markets in the week ending May 13th. The safe-haven assets ended the trading in a bearish direction led by gold as a result of the rise in the US dollar. Wall Street ended trading higher on Friday, ending a week of wild market volatility, …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session – Friday 13 May
On Friday, financial markets witnessed some kind of improvement in risk sentiment and a correction of the US dollar. The euro is still headed toward the lowest weekly close since December 2002.Economic Data Risk sentiment is the key market mover on Friday. Economic data from the US showed a larger-than-expected …
Read More »Gold Price Still Under Pressure Near $1800
Gold retreated to the $1,799 level on Friday, the lowest since February 2022. Recovery followed later to find resistance shortly at $1,820. US shares are sharply rising on Friday, on a recovery rally. Crude oil prices also hit gains. US yields settled and the US dollar is correcting lower. Usually, …
Read More »WTI rallies for third session near $109.00
Oil prices surge for a third straight session on Friday, with front-month WTI future last trading higher by close to $3.0 in the mid-$109.00s per barrel, more than $11 higher than mid-week lows in the $98.00s. The rally on Friday was partially spurred by a rebound in global equity markets …
Read More »Oil rises, but fears of weak demand cap gains
Oil prices continued to rise on Friday, but were heading for their first weekly loss in three weeks, as concerns about inflation and slowing global growth due to the closures in China to combat the pandemic outweighed the impact of concerns about dwindling fuel supplies from Russia. Brent crude futures …
Read More »Russian Ruble Best Gainer In 2022
The Russian currency has reportedly made large gains in spite of the sanctions imposed on Moscow by the United States and Washington’s allies.The US and EU attempted to cripple the Russian economy, but the value of the ruble is heading up. After two months of imposing state-crushing sanctions, the ruble …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session – Thursday 12 May
The US dollar index surged on the back of prevalent risk aversion. Panic selloff hit US equities and a broad crash impacted most cryptocurrencies, meanwhile massive quantitative tightening signals attracted the attention of traders, investors and market participants. Monetary policymakers recurrently hint at measures set to trench liquidity.Economic Data There …
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