Commodities

Russia’s President Vladimir V. Putin has said that Kyiv is not serious about finding a mutually acceptable solution.Markets have reacted negatively to the news, with stocks retreating from the highs and the safe-haven dollar and gold rising. Investors have been pinning their hopes on negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, which …

After massive commodity producer Russia was exiled from the world economy, a new shock is emerging from China; the world’s biggest user of raw materials.The big picture for commodities prices is that they turned tail and tumbled yesterday, as China imposed new COVID-related lockdown in response to soaring infection rates.In …

Gold extended its decline on Tuesday as ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine slashed demand for safe-haven assets, while expectations that the US Federal Reserve would raise interest rates for the first time in three years increased pressure on the yellow metal. And the price of gold in spot transactions …

Oil prices extended losses on Tuesday to a two-week low after ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine eased fears of another oil supply disruption, while coronavirus infections in China raised concerns about slowing demand for crude. Brent crude futures were down $5.95, or 5.6 percent, at $100.95 a barrel by …

Gold prices fell below $1,980 an ounce on Monday, as traders braced for an upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate hike that pushed 10-year US Treasury yields above 2%. The US central bank is widely expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points at the end of its two-day meeting …

A US Treasury official said on Monday that Russia’s default on its sovereign debt would put Russia’s economy and financial system in further trouble, making it difficult for Moscow to find new lending sources and raising future borrowing costs. The official told Reuters that the Treasury believes that there is …

Market players tried to remain optimistic about a potential diplomatic solution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict but peace talks yielded no results.The positive sentiment diluted as the day went by, with Wall Street ending the day in the red territory after a strong opening.Economic DataThe economic calendar on Monday witnessed no …

The DXY is struggling around 99.30 in the absence of any potential trigger that could bring an impulsive wave. Any Chinese aid to Russia may heighten the risk-aversion across financial market.Fed’s interest rate policy will be the mega event that investors will look upon. The US dollar index is failing …

Russia’s economy has been suffering long before the invasion of Ukraine. That suffering is now increasing but a total collapse is unlikely. It looks like Russia has built an economy that is geared for conflict.The Russian government’s involvement in the economy, and the money it continues to make from oil …

Soaring energy prices raised recession alarm bells around the world. But another economic indicator is starting to look threatening: The yield curve is flattening. Wall Street closely watches the difference, or spread, between short-term government bond yields, most notably the 2-year Treasury, and longer-term bond rates like the 10-year Treasury.As …