The New York Stock Exchange said Monday that a technical issue that halted trading for some major stocks and caused Berkshire Hathaway to be down 99.97% has been resolved. In an update, NYSE said impacted stocks have reopened and “all systems are currently operational.” Inter-continental Exchange, the parent company of …
Read More »Brent Falls Below $80 For First Time Since February
The nearest contract for Brent futures dropped 3.59 percent to $78.19 at the time of writing, while the American WTI contract was down 3.43 percent at $74.26. it is worth mentioning that Brent crude oil prices fell to below $80 a barrel on Monday for the first time since February, …
Read More »Gold rebounds after US Manufacturing ISM data
Gold recovers from three-week lows after negative US ISM Manufacturing data and fall in US yields. Asian demand and cooling inflation expectations further support Gold’s bounce. Technicals remain bearish after a breakout from a Bear Flag. Gold (XAU/USD) recovers to trade in the $2,340s on Monday after the release of …
Read More »Weekly Recap: Global Markets Navigate Inflation Concerns, Policy Shifts, and Oil Uncertainty
As May draws to a close and June begins, financial markets worldwide find themselves at a critical juncture. Economic data reveals a mixed picture, with signs of easing inflation tempered by ongoing concerns about growth and the potential for further policy tightening. Central banks grapple with diverging paths, while oil …
Read More »Why have gold prices retreated following PCE data?
Both spot gold and gold futures are down about -0.70 following the US PCE data released on 31/05/2024, the persistent question now is: “What factors and market drivers have recently impacted the performance of the precious metal?”Before we dive into the factors affecting their performance, let’s briefly understand the differences …
Read More »Oil falls back in red territory following PCE figures
Crude prices gave up on previous attempts to avert losses and ultimately lost -0.69%, trading at $76.85 per barrel, the low of the North American session, while Brent dropped to $81.03 earlier in the day. At the time of writing, Crude Oil (WTI) trades at $77.31 and Brent Crude at …
Read More »Oil prices decline despite supply dip
Crude Oil prices have fallen back despite a sharp decline in US crude oil supplies, with West Texas Intermediate crude oil trading at $77.51 per barrel. Investor concerns are growing that a reported extension in OPEC cuts will be enough to prop up barrel bids. OPEC and its extended network …
Read More »Gold recovers following US GDP data
Gold is 0.26% up, trading at 2,343.18 per ounce at the time of writing. The precious metal‘s price has recovered after the US dollar weakens following the release of revised Q1 GDP data. The revised data suggests the US economy is not as strong as analysts had previously thought, potentially …
Read More »Oil Prices Ease on Stronger Dollar, Higher-for-Longer Rates Outlook
Oil prices declined on Thursday as the stronger U.S. dollar and expectations of prolonged high interest rates raised concerns about potential demand reduction. Brent futures dropped 0.3% to $83.34 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 0.3% to $79.00. Both benchmarks are on track for monthly losses, …
Read More »Oil prices slide ahead of US EIA Data
Oil prices fell on Thursday as markets await the latest U.S. crude oil stockpiles data. Resilient U.S. economic activity suggests that borrowing costs will remain higher for longer, potentially impacting demand. Brent futures lost 9 cents to trade at $83.52 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WIT) crude was …
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