The majority of analysts interpret Angola’s recent withdrawal from OPEC as a hint that further Chinese investment is welcome. As part of a strengthening of long-standing relations, Beijing may be able to invest more in Angola’s oil and other sectors as a result of the country’s decision to exit OPEC. …
Read More »Gold surges as No.2 Gold-Buying Central Bank faces political crisis
The world’s second-largest gold-buying central bank is trembling because to Poland’s political unrest, which has caused gold prices to briefly surpass $2040 per ounce. Poland’s central bank has reported making significant gold purchases this year, second only to China’s, but political turmoil is expected. At the time of writing, gold …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, December 19
The Japanese Yen suffered a significant decline on Tuesday as a result of the Bank of Japan’s dovish stance. Governor Kazuo Ueda noted the challenge of articulating a plan to leave the negative interest rate policy, but the BoJ did not specify a timeline for liftoff. The USD/JPY pair first …
Read More »How could record gold prices impact China’s economy?
In recent weeks, gold prices have reached all-time highs. Due to its dual function as a store of wealth and a hedge against inflation, the price of gold has a special place in the financial markets.Although gold has broken several records since the COVID crisis began, the recent surge in …
Read More »Wall Street Expects Oil Price To Recover In 2024
According to Wall Street analysts, there is a chance that oil prices could possibly rebound in the upcoming year, though probably not much. Five major banks have projected that the global benchmark Brent will average roughly $85 per barrel in 2024, down from its current level of $77.Goldman Sachs Group …
Read More »Natural Gas Prices Dropped 10% On Dismal COP28 Agreement
During the US trading session, natural gas prices dropped 10%, taking over from the European session. The US Dollar is steady ahead of US CPI and the last Fed’s policy meeting for 2023. A COP28 draft agreement is set to be presented, with fossil fuels set to be reduced instead …
Read More »Moody’s lowers its outlook on 8 Chinese banks to negative
Moody’s lowered its outlook for 8 Chinese banks to negative from stable, after lowering Beijing’s outlook to negative. The names that were downgraded included the four largest lenders in China, namely Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, and China Construction Bank Corporation. The agency said that …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, Dec. 4
On a turbulent day, the US Dollar Index increased on Monday, closing at its highest level since November 23. The Greenback recovered during a reversal in commodities and higher Treasury yields, after beginning the week under pressure. Shortly before important US data, the DXY increased from around 103.00 to 103.80.The …
Read More »US stocks surge ahead of Thanksgiving
On Wednesday, stocks experienced a surge following a brief decline in yields to their lowest point in several months, and the market’s rally from November extended into the Thanksgiving holiday. The S&P 500 increased by 0.4%, the Nasdaq Composite advanced by 0.5%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 178 …
Read More »Bleak demand outlook drags WTI down to four-month lows
WTI is trading at $73.055 per barrel as US oil stocks rise more than anticipated. Earlier on the day, the American crude touched four month lows at $72.55.Concerns about declining oil demand are fueled by weak US economic indicators, such as an increase in unemployment claims and a decline in …
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