The US dollar suffered early in the US session as government bond yields temporarily dropped, later recovering some ground amid falling US equities. Most major currency pairs are holding on to familiar levels, except for the USD/JPY pair, which surged to a fresh 20-year high of 134.47. The imbalance between …
Read More »Oil leaps to 13-week high on rising gasoline demand
Crude oil prices jumped over 2% to a 13-week high on Wednesday as US demand for gasoline keeps rising despite record pump prices, while expectations that China’s oil demand will increase faced growing supply concerns in several countries, including Iran.Analysts have said a nuclear deal with Iran could add about …
Read More »UK Ponders Stricter Stance Towards Sanctions
The UK is considering stricter enforcement of the economic sanctions measures next week after passing a relevant legislation in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.Starting June 15, the UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation will not have to seek evidence that companies or individuals who violate the country’s sanctions …
Read More »UAE: OPEC+ Struggles With Oil Production Hikes
Since OPEC+ started retrogressive last year the record cuts from April 2020, the group has been struggling to meet its production quota as many members lack spare capacity or investment to increase production. OPEC+ is currently pumping 2.6 million barrels per day (bpd) of oil below its target, and efforts …
Read More »Gold Surges Above $1855
Gold has gained fresh momentum despite higher treasury yields. The precious metal’s price hit three- day high, and remains oblique, looking at the $1860 resistance.The US dollar pulled back during the American session boosting the Gold Index which climbed to $1859.70, reaching the highest level in three days. Gold is …
Read More »WTI Recovers Above $120 On US Inventory Data
The WTI crude has recovered back above $120 after the latest US EIA inventory report showed gasoline stocks falling unexpectedly. Prices remain well supported against the backdrop of strong and rising demand plus OPEC+/Russia supply woes.Crude oil prices have been trading with an upwards trajectory in recent sessions and weeks, …
Read More »Oil prices rise ahead of US stockpile data
Oil prices rose on Wednesday before the release of data on US oil inventories, as tight supplies and increased demand for fuel supported crude futures contracts, while major Chinese cities eased restrictions imposed to contain the Covid-19 pandemic. Brent crude futures for August rose 22 cents, or 2 percent, to …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session – Tuesday 7 June
Risk aversion has been the one big title for financial markets during the North American trading session. The US dollar slid against major rivals in the last trading session of the day. Lower Treasury yields hindered demand for the dollar because the 10-y note yields 2.97%, after peaking earlier in …
Read More »Gold stabilizes above $1,850 on weaker USD
Gold price has exhibited a minor correction after recording a high around $1,856.00 on Tuesday, but strongly stabilized above the crucial resistance of $1,850.00 as the US dollar index slipped sharply. The precious metal has been advancing higher gradually after hitting a low of $1,837.06 and is expected to extend …
Read More »Major Ukrainian Commodity Terminal Destroyed In Russian attack
Russian bombs destroyed the warehouses of one of the largest terminals for agricultural commodities at Mykolaiv port, authorities said on Tuesday.The attack coincided with Turkey’s attempt to develop a plan, supported by the United Nations, to start grain exports from Ukraine’s ports, and ahead of meetings on Wednesday by the …
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