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March, 2022

• 30 March 2022 1:23 pm

  Germany announces “early warning” of possible gas supply disruptions

  

  Germany on Wednesday declared an “early warning” that it may be moving toward declaring a state of emergency over gas supplies, and said the measure was aimed at preparing for a possible disruption or interruption of natural gas flows from Russia. Economy Minister Robert Habeck said in a statement that …

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• 30 March 2022 12:29 pm

  Oil prices fall amid positive signs from Russia-Ukraine peace talks

  

  Oil prices fell on Tuesday, extending the previous day’s losses after Russia described peace talks with Ukraine as constructive, and China’s new shutdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus hit fuel demand. Brent crude fell 2% to end the day at $110.23 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate …

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• 30 March 2022 11:08 am

  World Bank chief says Gulf producers role critical in dampening oil volatility

  

  World Bank President David Malpass said on Wednesday that oil-producing Gulf countries can play a vital role in calming oil and gas prices in the coming months. And many consuming countries urged the OPEC + group to increase production at a faster pace, with the rise in crude prices, which …

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• 30 March 2022 10:30 am

  US wheat and corn prices fall amid hopes for a ceasefire in Ukraine

  

  US wheat futures fell 4% and corn futures fell 4% on Tuesday, as comments from Russia and Ukraine, following talks in Turkey, revived hopes for a ceasefire in a conflict that has disrupted major grain exports from the Black Sea region. The Chicago Board of Trade May wheat futures fell …

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• 30 March 2022 3:05 am

  Market Drivers – US Session – 29 March

  

  The US dollar plunged mimicking other safe-haven assets amid renewed hopes for a diplomatic solution to the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Risk appetite surged following news headlines indicating a de-escalation of Russian attacks around Kyiv and Chernihiv, as announced by Russia’s mediator Vladimir Medinsky.Ukraine has suggested a new security guarantee system, with …

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• 30 March 2022 2:57 am

  US ADP Employment Expectations As Job Creation Slows Down

  

  While yield curve flattens, US ADP payrolls are expected at 438K in March, NFP at 475K. US yield curve is flattening, tolling the bells and ringing recession alarm amid 50-bps Fed’s rate hike bets next May.Fed Chair Powell believes the labour market is strong enough, recession seems unlikely, but could …

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• 30 March 2022 2:26 am

  US Dollar Index Fails To Hold On Positive Market Sentiment

  

  The US dollar index (DXY) has witnessed a serious plunge near 99.40 after its failed attempts of touching the psychological figure of 100.00. Souring market sentiment on obscurity over the progress of the Russia-Ukraine peace talks.Talks were providing a cushion to the strong dollar, but risk sentiment turned active after …

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• 30 March 2022 1:45 am

  US Stocks Gain Momentum In Last Hour Trading

  

  US stocks rose on Tuesday, with the Dow and S&P notching their fourth straight session of gains, on optimism some progress was being made toward a deal to resolve the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.Russia pledged to cut down on military operations around Kyiv and in northern Ukraine, while Ukraine …

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• 30 March 2022 1:01 am

  Oil Recovers Losses As API Reports Large Crude Inventory Draw

  

  The American Petroleum Institute (API) estimated that there was a draw this week for crude oil of 3.0 million barrels, compared to analyst predictions of a 1.558 million barrel draw. US crude inventories have shed 80 million barrels since the start of 2021 and about 23 million barrels since the …

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• 30 March 2022 12:11 am

  Microstrategy Subsidiary To Purchase Bitcoin After Closing $205m Crypto Loan

  

  The price of Bitcoin surged to $47,806 on Tuesday, making MicroStrategy’s current 125,051 BTC holdings worth roughly $6 billion. MicroStrategy subsidiary will purchase Bitcoin after closing $205M crypto-collateralized loan. MacroStrategy, a subsidiary of business intelligence firm MicroStrategy, said it will purchase Bitcoin after obtaining a multimillion dollar loan from Silvergate …

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• 29 March 2022 9:57 pm

  USD/CAD Unchanged Amid Improved Market Sentiment

  

  The USD/CAD pair is flat during the North American session after a volatile Monday’s session, which pushed the pair towards a weekly high at 1.2592, retreating afterward towards the 1.2510 area. At the time of writing, the USD/CAD is trading at 1.2514.The geopolitical situation in Ukraine progressed, lifting the market …

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• 29 March 2022 9:41 pm

  US Official: Firms must choose between Russia and West

  

  Wally Adeyemo, the US Deputy Treasury Secretary, said firms could “choose to help Russia” in its invasion of Ukraine or “continue to do business with the 30 countries” that have imposed sanctions.He said Ukraine’s allies were committed to issuing more sanctions. He also warned Russian oligarchs “we’re going to come …

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• 29 March 2022 8:35 pm

  Gold Rebound From Monthly Lows At $1890, Back Above $1910

  

  Gold tumbles to $1890 and then rebounds more than $20. Volatility is set to remain high amid news from Ukraine and sharp moves in the Treasury market. Bearish bias prevails in XUA/USD, more losses seen on a consolidation under $1900.Gold is having another volatile session on Tuesday. Price dropped sharply …

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