Commodities

Oil prices experienced a boost in Asian trading on Wednesday, fueled by expectations that major producers will maintain existing output cuts at their upcoming meeting and the anticipated rise in fuel consumption during the summer season. Brent crude futures for July delivery saw a modest increase of 18 cents (0.2%), …

The US dollar managed to regain some late traction and trimmed most of its daily losses amidst a decent bounce in US yields and diminishing expectations of a rate cut by the Fed in September.Key Developments:The USD Index (DXY) rebounded from multi-day lows near 104.30 on the back of te …

Crude oil prices saw a noticeable surge, with the price of West Texas Intermediate crude exceeding the $80 per barrel barrier, Brent oil rose to more than $84.19 per barrel, while energy markets are closely watching recent developments in particular OPEC and its allies’ actions within the framework of OPEC …

Despite pressure from high US Treasury yields, gold gains more than 0.30%. Governor Michelle Bowman and other Fed officials’ pessimistic comments restrain Gold’s ascent. The release of US core PCE inflation data is of interest to traders of XAU/USD. Late in the North American session, the price of gold saw …

China’s 2024 economic growth target was raised by the International Monetary Fund from 4.6% to 5%. This upward revision is a result of China’s efforts to support its real estate sector and follows a robust first quarter performance1. Key Quotes, Insights Robust Q1: China’s proactive efforts to boost its real …

The U.S. dollar experienced a slight dip in early European trading on Tuesday, attributed to a minor uptick in risk sentiment. However, trading ranges remained narrow as investors eagerly awaited the release of crucial inflation data. As of 04:25 ET (08:25 GMT), the Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against …

Gold prices found their footing in Asian markets on Tuesday, buoyed by a slightly weaker dollar. Traders were on edge, awaiting a series of crucial inflation readings this week, particularly the U.S. Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index. The precious metal managed to recover some of its losses from the previous …

Bitcoin closed on an upward trajectory, driven by news of collaboration between Argentina’s Securities and Exchange Commission and El Salvador. The two countries are exploring further adoption of cryptocurrencies. BTC’s global spread closed at $69,528 per unit, slightly higher than the previous day’s closing price of $68,489. However, the larger-cap …

Oil prices remained largely unchanged on Monday, experiencing only minor gains due to public holidays in Britain and the United States. The subdued trading followed a week marked by concerns about the trajectory of U.S. interest rates in the face of persistent inflation. Brent crude for July delivery saw a …

The dollar maintained its position on Monday, despite being on track for its first monthly loss this year. This pause comes as investors keenly await inflation data from the U.S., Europe, and Japan, which will shape the global interest rate outlook. In recent months, foreign exchange trading has been driven …