The euro has continued to rise since the beginning of daily trading on Monday, driven by improved risk appetite in global financial markets after measures announced by China to support the real estate sector, in addition to statements by Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, which favoured further …
Read More »Oil holds breath ahead of OPEC+ supply cut expectations
Oil prices remained constant on Monday, with predictions that major producers would keep supply tight, as hopes grew for the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates unchanged in order to keep the US economy from slowing. By 1110 GMT, Brent crude futures had risen 5 cents to $88.60 per barrel. …
Read More »Oil rises amid expectations of OPEC+ supply cuts
Oil prices rose on Monday, supported by expectations that major producers will maintain the restrictions they impose on supplies, as well as growing hopes that the Federal Reserve (the US central bank) will leave interest rates unchanged to avoid an economic slowdown. Brent crude futures for November delivery rose three …
Read More »Gold’s chance to rebound diminished on stronger US dollar
The precious metal’s weekly gain for dollar investors was reduced to 1.2% as gold prices declined this afternoon entering Friday’s London benchmark auction as mixed data on the US labour market was followed by less-poor manufacturing sector data. Gold is trading at 1940.86 per ounce at the time of writing.According …
Read More »Oil is rising amid tight supplies
Brent crude, the global benchmark, hovered above $87 a barrel, as crude prices were set to end a two-week losing streak on Friday, supported by expectations of supply shortages. Saudi Arabia is widely expected to extend a voluntary oil production cut of 1 million barrels per day into October, prolonging …
Read More »Oil is falling amid concerns about demand
Oil prices fell on Tuesday amid fears that further potential interest rate hikes in the US would lower demand, outweighing concerns that a tropical storm off the US Gulf Coast could affect supplies. And by 0640 GMT, Brent crude fell 19 cents, or 0.2 percent, to $ 84.23 a barrel, …
Read More »Shadow lending threatens China’s financial system
As the first Chinese trust to fall in more than 20 years, Chinese lender Xinhua Trust is selling shares at outrageously cheap prices after declaring bankruptcy in May. Since then, the corporation has listed some of its assets on Taobao for sale at a 30% discount, and only recently added …
Read More »WTI surges despite Chinese economic fears
WTI has surged despite Chinese economic fears, trading near $80.00 and at $79.94 per barrel. The fragile Chinese economic situation limits upside potential, but markets are monitoring potential supports from the Chinese government.Oil prices managed to maintain momentum despite the fragile real-estate sector and the plummeting Evergrande’s stock. The US …
Read More »Oil prices stabilised after China’s move to support the economy
Oil prices were little changed on Monday after China took steps to support its ailing economy, although investors remained concerned about the pace of growth as well as possible new hikes in US interest rates that could dampen demand for oil. China has halved the stamp duty on stock trading …
Read More »Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap, August 21-25
All economic developments and investor-focused topics in the previous trading week were eclipsed by the speeches by ECB President Christine Lagarde and Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Friday. Hawkish stances from Jackson HoleECB President Christine Lagarde and Fed Chair Jerome Powell addressed key economic developments and investor-focused topics. Lagarde emphasized …
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