Oil prices experienced a subtle shift on Tuesday, with investor attention split between heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the optimism surrounding potential interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve. These factors contribute to a delicate equilibrium, impacting global economic growth and influencing oil demand. Market Dynamics: …
Read More »Gold rises amid bets on lowering US interest rates
Gold prices rose on Tuesday during weak trading due to the Christmas holiday and in light of the decline in the dollar and bond yields due to growing expectations that the Federal Reserve (the US central bank) will cut interest rates in March. Gold in instant transactions rose 0.5 percent …
Read More »Will ETH, BTC Register New Highs This Year?
As the volatile 2023 concludes, the Ethereum market price recovers remarkably, forming an ascending triangle pattern in the weekly chart. Buyers are attempting a bullish breakout fueled by the recent October rally of 2023. If buyers manage to cross the Ethereum market value above $2200, the bull run continuation can …
Read More »Gold price declines from $2070 highs amid market holidays
After touching the pre-holiday highs at $2070, gold retreats to around $2053 per ounce. Gold is being pressured higher by growing investor wagers on looming quicker, more frequent Fed rate cuts in the new year. US inflation is still down, and Treasury yields are easing as risk appetite surges.On Friday, …
Read More »How have US stocks performed amid Santa rally’s onset?
After five straight record closing, US stocks saw a slight decline; however, all three major US indexes ended the day down. Wall Street was expecting the Santa Rally to push markets to new heights as they finish 2023 on a high note. With a 24% increase so far this year, …
Read More »A Recap of Global Oil Markets in 2023 and Anticipated Trends for 2024
In 2023, the global oil markets underwent a transformative journey, shaped by a confluence of factors ranging from the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic to geopolitical events such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This tumultuous backdrop precipitated a realignment of benchmark crude oil prices, reshaping global trade flows and …
Read More »Russia: We will start buying foreign currencies if the price of oil ranges between 88 and 90 dollars per barrel
The head of the Russian Central Bank, Elvira Nabiullina, revealed in an interview with Russian media that the bank is poised to initiate the purchase of foreign currencies if oil prices reach the range of $88 to $90 per barrel. She further indicated that the bank will persist in selling …
Read More »Japan’s Nikkei index closed higher amid expectations of a cut in interest rates
On Monday, Japan’s Nikkei index closed higher, buoyed by the prospect of interest rate reductions in the United States, which also contributed to gains in the Standard & Poor’s 500 and Nasdaq indices at the conclusion of the previous week’s trading. However, shares of shipping companies experienced a decline due …
Read More »Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap
European stocks closed on a weak note on Friday as weaker-than-expected US inflation data offset losses in sportswear makers and stocks exposed to China, just ahead of the Christmas holiday. The European STOXX 600 index edged up by 0.1 percent, marking gains for the sixth consecutive week in a streak …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, Dec. 22
The Dow Jones reached all-time highs, while US Treasury yields moved lower. The 10-year settlement was around 3.90%, the lowest since July. The US Dollar Index fell for the second week in a row, falling to monthly lows below 102.00. Market repricing expectations from the Fed in 2024 keep the …
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