Oil prices experienced a notable rebound on Wednesday, halting a three-day streak of losses. The uptick in prices was driven by a combination of decreasing U.S. crude inventories and heightened supply risks due to wildfires in Canada. Brent crude futures for September increased by 40 cents, or 0.5%, reaching $81.41 …
Read More »Morgan Stanley Predicts Oil Market Tightness to Ease in 2025, Brent Prices to Decline
According to a recent note from Morgan Stanley, the current tightness in the crude oil market is expected to ease next year, leading to a potential surplus and a decline in Brent prices to the mid-to-high $70s range. While the market is expected to remain tight throughout most of the …
Read More »Oil Prices Rise on Larger-Than-Expected Decline in U.S. Crude Stocks
Oil prices continued to rise on Thursday, supported by a larger-than-expected decline in U.S. crude inventories, signaling strong demand from the world’s largest oil consumer. Brent crude futures rose 0.5% to $85.49 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 0.8% to $83.54, both building on gains from …
Read More »Oil Prices Edge Lower on China Demand Concerns Despite U.S. Stockpile Drawdown
Oil prices experienced a slight decline on Wednesday, with Brent crude hovering near a one-month low due to persistent worries about weakening demand in China. However, the losses were somewhat mitigated by a reported decline in U.S. oil inventories. Key Points: Brent and WTI Decline: Brent crude oil futures fell …
Read More »Crude oil further declines on Chinese demand concerns
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices dropped below $80.00 per barrel due to weakening Chinese demand. The market decline is persisting, and bids are approaching long-term averages, leading to a slowdown in the WTI bull run.Tuesday saw a decline in WTI oil as investors were increasingly concerned about the …
Read More »Oil Prices Fall on China’s Economic Slowdown Concerns Despite Expected Fed Rate Cuts
Oil prices experienced a decline on Tuesday due to worries about a slowing Chinese economy potentially reducing oil demand. This occurred despite a growing consensus that the U.S. Federal Reserve might begin cutting interest rates as early as September. Key Points: Chinese Economic Slowdown: China’s weaker-than-expected economic growth in the …
Read More »Asian Currencies Stable as Dollar Gains on Trump Assassination Attempt
Asian currencies remained largely steady on Monday, while the U.S. dollar saw a modest uptick as investors sought safe-haven assets following the shocking attempted assassination of former U.S. President Donald Trump over the weekend. Market Activity Subdued, Yen in Focus Trading volumes across Asia were noticeably thin due to a …
Read More »Dollar Stabilizes Following CPI-Induced Slide, Yen Volatility Sparks Intervention Speculation
The U.S. dollar found its footing on Friday after a sharp decline to a one-month low, triggered by softer-than-expected inflation data that fueled expectations of a September rate cut by the Federal Reserve. However, the broader foreign exchange markets remained cautious due to volatility in the Japanese yen, which strengthened …
Read More »Oil Prices Extend Gains Amid Weak Dollar and Tight Supply Bets
Oil prices continued their upward trend in Asian trade on Thursday, bolstered by a weakening dollar ahead of key U.S. inflation data and expectations of tighter global supplies. Dollar Weakness and Rate Cut Bets The dollar experienced steep losses this week as investors focused on upcoming consumer price index (CPI) …
Read More »Dollar Hovers Near Three-Week Lows Amid Powell’s Cautious Tone
The US dollar remained near three-week lows as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell adopted a cautious stance during his testimony to Congress, highlighting the need for “greater confidence” in declining inflation before considering a rate cut. Powell acknowledged the cooling labor market, but the upcoming Consumer Price Index (CPI) report …
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