The US Dollar continued its upward trajectory on Monday, despite a general decline in US Treasury yields. This positive sentiment reflects steady expectations that the Federal Reserve will implement a rate cut at its upcoming meeting.The US Dollar Index (DXY) reached its highest level in three days, approaching 101.80. Investors …
Read More »Oil Prices Drop for Fifth Consecutive Session Amid Global Demand Concerns
Oil prices continued their downward trend on Thursday, marking the fifth consecutive session of declines as investors grew increasingly concerned about the global demand outlook, despite a recent decline in U.S. fuel inventories. Price Movements and Statistics Brent crude futures slipped by 10 cents to $75.95 per barrel, while U.S. …
Read More »Oil Prices Decline as Israel Accepts Proposal to Resolve Ceasefire Disagreements
Oil prices fell on Tuesday as Israel accepted a proposal to address disagreements that were hindering a ceasefire deal in Gaza, reducing concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Middle East. By 0600 GMT, Brent crude dropped 67 cents, or 0.86%, to $76.99 per barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) …
Read More »Oil Prices Decline Amid China Demand Concerns and Middle East Ceasefire Talks
Oil prices eased on Monday as concerns about weakening demand in China, the world’s largest oil importer, weighed on market sentiment. Investors were also closely monitoring the progress of ceasefire talks in the Middle East, which could potentially reduce supply risks. Brent crude futures fell 45 cents, or 0.56%, to …
Read More »Oil Prices Edge Higher Amid Rate Cut Hopes and Geopolitical Tensions
Oil prices rose on Thursday, bolstered by optimism that potential U.S. interest rate cuts could stimulate economic activity and increase fuel consumption. However, concerns over sluggish global demand limited the gains. By 0348 GMT, Brent crude futures were up 17 cents, or 0.21%, at $79.93 a barrel, while U.S. West …
Read More »Oil Prices Fluctuate Amid Middle East tensions
A surprising increase in US commercial crude oil inventories has ignited market speculation as geopolitical tensions simmer in the Middle East. The US Energy Information Administration reported a 1.4-million barrel build in oil stockpiles for the previous week, a stark contrast to the American Petroleum Institute’s estimate of a 5.2 …
Read More »Oil prices surge over 1% on middle east tensions
Oil prices surged in Asian trade on Wednesday following reports of a significant escalation in Middle East tensions. The uptick was driven by news of the reported death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in an Israeli airstrike in Tehran, Iran’s capital. This development has raised concerns about a potential spike …
Read More »Oil Prices Rise Amid Middle East Tensions and Market Uncertainties
Oil prices rose on Monday, recovering some of the losses from the previous week, due to concerns about a potential escalation in the Middle East following a rocket strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. This strike, which Israel and the United States attributed to the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, resulted …
Read More »Oil Prices Edge Up, Still Set for Third Consecutive Weekly Decline
Oil prices saw a slight uptick on Friday but remained on course for a third consecutive week of declines, influenced by weak demand from China and evolving geopolitical developments in the Middle East. Marginal Gains on Friday Brent crude futures for September inched up by 12 cents, or 0.2%, to …
Read More »Oil Prices Dip Amid Concerns Over China Demand and Middle East Ceasefire Prospects
Oil prices edged lower on Thursday as concerns over weak demand in China, the world’s largest crude importer, and expectations of a possible ceasefire deal in the Middle East outweighed the previous session’s gains. The gains had been driven by larger-than-expected declines in U.S. crude inventories. Brent crude futures for …
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