Oil prices rose on Monday, recovering some of last week’s steep losses driven by concerns over China’s economic slowdown and easing tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude futures increased by $1.16, or 1.6%, to $74.22 per barrel at 1036 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained $1.32, …
Read More »Oil Prices Edge Higher After Last Week’s Slump Amid China Demand Concerns and Middle East Tensions
Oil prices rose slightly in Asian trading on Monday, following a sharp decline last week driven by worries over slowing demand in China, the world’s largest oil importer, and easing concerns about supply disruptions in the Middle East. Brent crude futures gained 0.37%, or 27 cents, to trade at $73.33 …
Read More »Gold Surges to Record High Amid U.S. Election Uncertainty and Middle East Tensions
Gold prices soared to a new record in Asian trading on Monday, driven by increased safe-haven demand as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensified and uncertainty loomed over the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Spot gold climbed 0.4% to $2,732.86 per ounce, while December gold futures rose 0.6%, reaching $2,747.70 …
Read More »Weekly Recap: Market Rollercoaster Starring Geopolitics, Tech Tumble, and Alpha Picks Shine
This week, global stock markets continued their upward trajectory, driven primarily by robust performance in tech stocks as well as positive sentiment surrounding China’s economic stimulus measures. Major US indices, including the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average, reached fresh all-time highs, extending their winning streaks to six …
Read More »Market Oversupply Looms as Demand Forecasts Weaken
The global oil market is facing a significant oversupply next year, according to recent forecasts from both OPEC and the International Energy Agency (IEA). Both organizations have revised their oil demand projections downwards, indicating a potential surplus in the market.Commerzbank commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch noted that OPEC now expects global …
Read More »This is why Volvo’s earnings slipped
Volvo has reported a significant decline in earnings for the third quarter of 2024, primarily driven by a slowdown in the demand for trucks and construction equipment. Reduced economic activity in the construction sector and a model changeover in Europe have contributed to this decline.While Volvo’s bus operations have shown …
Read More »Gold Prices Hit Record High Amid Safe Haven Demand Ahead of U.S. Election and ECB Rate Cut
Gold prices soared to a new record in Asian trading on Friday, driven by strong safe haven demand as the U.S. presidential election looms and geopolitical tensions escalate. Spot gold rose 0.4% to a record high of $2,705.26 an ounce, while December futures climbed 0.5% to $2,720.15 an ounce. Safe …
Read More »Crude Oil Futures Stabilize as Mixed Signals Cloud Global Demand Outlook
Crude oil futures steadied on Friday after an uptick in U.S. retail sales, but concerns about global demand weighed on the market as mixed economic indicators from China persisted. Prices remained on course for their largest weekly loss in over a month. As of 0338 GMT, Brent crude futures edged …
Read More »Market Drivers, US Session
The U.S. Dollar’s strength continued unabated, driven by robust domestic economic data and a marginally dovish stance from the European Central Bank. This positive sentiment for the U.S. Dollar was evident in its continued appreciation against major currencies.Key economic indicators and events to watch on Friday, October 18, included the …
Read More »Ignoring Good Data, stronger dollar, Gold Rallies Near $2700
Gold is currently rallying and enjoying a resurgence in price. This report traces the intricate factors driving this rally, examining both macroeconomic fundamentals and technical indicators. Gold prices surged to a new all-time high near $2,700 on Thursday, driven by a combination of factors, including heightened uncertainty surrounding the upcoming …
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