Oil prices are heading to record a weekly rise on Friday, after incurring losses for two consecutive weeks, amid optimism about the rise in energy demand in China, the largest importer of crude, and the weakness of the dollar. By 0632 GMT, Brent crude futures rose 20 cents, or 0.3 …
Read More »Why is Yellen warning of decoupling from China?
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned any effort to decouple from China would be “disastrous”, saying national security measures targeted at Beijing were not designed to “stifle” the Chinese economy. Yellen also cautioned against the idea of decoupling with China, stating that such a move would be “a big …
Read More »Oil futures higher on strong Chinese data, softer dollar
On Thursday, oil prices rose 3% to a one-week high as the US currency weakened and new data showed an increase in refinery operations in China, the world’s largest crude importer. By 1:00 p.m. EDT (1700 GMT), Brent futures were up $2.07, or 2.8%, to $75.27 per barrel and even …
Read More »Oil stability amid strong data for Chinese refineries and weak economic expectations
Oil prices stabilized on Thursday after a sharp decline on Wednesday, as the market balanced between a jump in refinery production in China, the world’s largest crude importer, and a weak economic outlook there. Brent crude futures rose only three cents, or 0.04 percent, to $73.23 a barrel by 0903 …
Read More »Oil is stable as the market awaits US interest expectations
Oil prices rose slightly in Asian trading on Wednesday morning, as investors await the results of the Federal Reserve meeting for the month of June, key economic data from China and government data on US crude stocks. By 0340 GMT, Brent crude futures rose nine cents, or 0.1 percent, to …
Read More »How Have Hong Kong Banks benefited Rate Hikes?
Hong Kong banks have benefited from rising interest rates and growing business opportunities after the border reopening this year, although uncertainties around the recovery in mainland China and in the city and the simmering property debt will provide a drag. Lenders in the city remain cautious in lending to Chinese …
Read More »WTI benefits from weaker US dollar
The American benchmark crude oil, WTI recovers, trading at $69.44 per barrel following the US inflation report.China’s rate cut sparks an increase in WTI price due to a potential surge in oil demand. Saudi Arabia’s proposed crude output cut is expected to tighten the global market in July. The US …
Read More »Global economic concerns, pessimistic outlook drag WTI lower
WTI crude oil prices have been affected by global economic concerns and a pessimistic outlook. Goldman Sachs has revised its forecast for WTI crude oil from $89 a barrel to $81 by the end of the year due to expectations of increased oil supplies from Russia and Iran. This downward …
Read More »Oil fell amid anticipation of the US interest rate decision
Oil prices fell by $2 on Monday ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting as investors try to figure out the bank’s direction with regard to raising interest rates, while concerns about growing fuel demand in China and rising Russian crude supplies weighed on the market. Brent crude futures fell $1.91, …
Read More »AUD/USD reacts to interest rate decisions, broader economic data
The AUD/USD pair has reached the 0.6750s on Friday, but it is trading at 0.6738 at the time of writing due to the speculation that the US central bank may not raise interest rates again for some time. This has impacted the US Dollar at the same time that the …
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