On Wednesday, the dollar index continued to retreat from its highest level in 20 years after it had already digested expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates by half a point later on Wednesday and about 250 basis points by the end of the year. Currency markets are …
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Japanese Yen Weakens as Traders Eye US Inflation and Japan’s Fiscal Moves
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U.S. Launches Investigation Into China’s Trade Deal Compliance Ahead of Summit
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Market Analysis
May, 2022
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4 May 2022 2:33 pm
Reuters: OPEC+ expects the surplus to rise in 2022
A report seen by Reuters on Wednesday showed that the OPEC + alliance expects a surplus of 1.9 million barrels per day in 2022, an increase of 600,000 barrels per day from previous estimates, amid expectations of a slowdown in oil demand growth this year. The report, which was prepared …
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4 May 2022 1:26 pm
Reuters: Russian oil exports outside the former Soviet Union rise 2%
A source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday that Russian oil exports, excluding those destined for the former Soviet Union, rose to an average of 4.88 million barrels per day in the first four weeks of April, an increase of 2 percent compared to March. The source also …
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4 May 2022 1:23 pm
Oil jumps 3% as the European Union announces plans to ban Russian crude
Oil prices jumped on Wednesday as the European Union, the world’s largest trading bloc, announced plans to phase out Russian oil imports, offsetting fears of declining demand from China, the world’s largest oil importer. By 0746 GMT, Brent crude futures rose $2.94 a barrel, or 2.8 percent, to $107.91 a …
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4 May 2022 1:20 pm
Gold falls with an imminent rates hike
Gold prices fell on Wednesday, with the increase in the yield on US Treasury bonds and an imminent hike in the interest rate, which negatively affected the demand for the precious metal. Spot gold prices fell 0.1% to $865.31 an ounce by 00:40 GMT. US gold futures fell 0.2% to …
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4 May 2022 11:56 am
The European Union proposes a gradual embargo on Russian oil in the sixth round of sanctions against Russia
The European Union proposes a gradual embargo on Russian oil in the sixth round of sanctions against Russia The European Commission imposed new sanctions on the Kremlin on Wednesday, including the gradual cancellation of Russian crude imports for a period of six months to be updated…
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4 May 2022 10:42 am
Lyft better-than-expected first-quarter revenue of $876 million
lyft Inc stock plunged 26% on Tuesday after the ride hail company said it would have to spend more heavily to attract drivers and forecast operating earnings less than a quarter of Wall Street targets, reflecting the added costs. A full recovery of driver supply from pandemic lows was taking …
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4 May 2022 10:20 am
Oil rises 1% after US crude stocks signal tighter supply
Oil prices rose in early Asian trade on Wednesday after industrial data showed a decline in US crude and fuel stocks, which raised supply concerns. The price hike comes on the back of Tuesday’s news that the European Union is preparing to impose new sanctions on Russia over its invasion …
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4 May 2022 9:54 am
Gold is falling with an imminent hike in the US interest rate
Gold prices fell on Wednesday with the increase in the yield on US Treasury bonds and an imminent hike in the US interest rate, which negatively affected the demand for the precious metal. Spot gold prices fell 0.1 percent to $865.31 an ounce by 0040 GMT. US gold futures fell …
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4 May 2022 2:48 am
Market Drivers – US Session – Tuesday 3 May
Financial markets were in a better mood on Tuesday, with global indexes managing to post gains, resulting in less demand for the safe-haven dollar.Hot inflation, tensions in Europe amid the Russian war on Ukraine and a rising number of coronavirus contagions, not only in China, anticipate a long road ahead …
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4 May 2022 2:26 am
FOMC Considers Aggressive Measures As Investors Await Rate Decision
The investors’ major focus point on Wednesday will be on the decision and press conference by the two-day Fed’s policy meeting, as financial markets expect the US central bank to press ahead with a rate hike and formally announce the launch of a much-anticipated balance sheet reduction.The Federal Open Market …
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4 May 2022 2:01 am
AUD/USD bulls await Fed’s decision
The AUD/USD pair stuck to a sideways drift on Tuesday following an initial spike on the back of a hawkish Reserve Bank of Australia. AUD/USD traded between 0.7150 highs and a low of 0.7080 in New York. The RBA surprises everyone with a 25bp move. Analysts at ANZ Bank explained, …
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4 May 2022 1:53 am
RBNZ: financial system can support national economy.
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand released its May 2022 Financial Stability Report. Reuters posted key notes from the reports follows:The New Zealand financial system remains well placed to support the economy.House prices remain above sustainable levels despite recent declines.Rising global interest rates have put downward pressure on the prices …
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