Contango is traditionally defined as the case where the commodity market witnesses prices for delivery at later dates that are higher than immediate exchange prices; that is to say, it is a market condition signaling oversupply and a situation where traders exploit the moment to buy for storing oil for …
Read More »WTI extends losses on floating dollar, Covid-linked fears
This week’s coronavirus crisis has impacted West Texas Intermediate crude oil price, on fluctuating expectations about potentially lower demand. Meanwhile, the Eurozone is threatening to impose a cap on Russian oil exports and the floating performance of the US Dollar, all these factors are keeping WTI in a remarkably defensive …
Read More »Pound is heading towards recording gains for the third week, but remains weak
The British Pound fell slightly on Friday, but is still on track for its third consecutive weekly increase against the US dollar. Analysts expect sterling to remain fragile as central banks, including the Bank of England, continue to tighten monetary policy even though the recession is expected to be deeper …
Read More »Dollar’s longer downtrend looks unlikely
The US Dollar Index is close to testing the recent intraday low from 15th November at 105.34. However, economists suggest that the US dollar’s selloff pressure would not go further in the near future.According to FOMC minutes, there is no room for providing conviction for higher terminal rate. Wednesday’s FOMC …
Read More »Oil prices rose slightly after data on the decline in US oil inventories
Oil prices rose slightly on Wednesday, after data showing a larger-than-expected decline in US crude inventories last week offset fears that China’s fuel demand will decline amid tightening COVID-19 restrictions. Brent crude futures rose 27 cents, or 0.3 percent, to $88.63 a barrel at 0719 GMT, while West Texas Intermediate …
Read More »US Stocks higher amid attempts to rid of Covid shadows
US Stocks rose Tuesday morning as Wall Street attempts to get rid of covid-linked fears as China’s policies tend to further restrictions. Earnings reports also attract significant attention of traders and investors.The Dow Jones surged 282 points, or 0.84%. The S&P 500 progressed 0.56% on the back of the performance …
Read More »ECB’s Holzmann says leaning towards a 0.75% rate hike as things stand
European Central Bank policymaker Robert Holzmann said on Tuesday he has not decided how he will vote at the next rate-setting meeting in December but unless there is a significant improvement he will favour an increase of 0.75 points. Holzmann told a news conference he could not decide between 0.5 …
Read More »Stability of oil prices amid concerns about demand in China
Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday after fears of a global recession and concern that rising coronavirus infections in China would dampen demand from the world’s largest crude oil importer were offset by a falling US dollar. Brent crude futures rose 30 cents, or 0.3 percent, to $87.75 by …
Read More »Oil rebounds after Saudi denies OPEC+ output report
On Monday, oil prices recovered from earlier losses after Saudi Arabia had denied news alleging that it was discussing an increase in oil output with OPEC and allies. Brent crude futures for January settled at $87.45, shedding 17 cents. WTI crude futures for December settled at $79.73 per barrel, falling …
Read More »AUD/USD falls on firmer US Dollar
The Australian dollar fell for the fourth straight day due to risk aversion after reports said the latest China Covid-19 outbreak caused three deaths during the weekend. China’s authorities eased some restrictions. The news boosted the US dollar amid growing concerns about reimposing lockdowns.Wall Street is witnessing investors who are …
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