Oil prices surged on Tuesday on expectations that China’s strict COVID-19 controls could be eased, but concerns that OPEC+ would keep its output unchanged at its upcoming meeting limited the trading day’s gains.Brent crude futures settled at $84.84 per barrel versus the previous closing price $83.21. WTI crude oil futures …
Read More »Chinese President: China is willing to forge a closer partnership with Russia on energy issues to ensure global energy security
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday, November 29, that China is ready to forge a closer partnership with Russia on energy issues to ensure global energy security, while the Group of Seven major countries are preparing to impose new measures on Russian oil exports. “China is ready to work with …
Read More »Dollar falling against a basket of currencies, yuan rising, amid hopes of easing Corona restrictions in China
The dollar fell against a number of other currencies on Tuesday, and lost some of the gains it recorded at the end of the previous session, amid growing concerns due to the restrictions to combat the Corona virus in China. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket …
Read More »Gold rises with the decline USD
Gold prices rose on Tuesday, supported by a weak dollar, as investors await more clarity on the Federal Reserve’s position regarding raising interest rates. Spot gold rose 0.7 percent to $1,753.34 an ounce at 0651 GMT. US gold futures rose 0.7 percent to $1,752.60. Bullion prices fell about 1 percent …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session 28/11/2022
The US session has been a big arena for volatility with beginning of the trading week. The US dollar has managed to edge higher up to 106.74 on Monday, slightly recovering from a three-and-a-half month low of 105.32 as investors are concerned about the pro global economic slowdown and the …
Read More »Fresh decline of gold on stronger US dollar
Gold continues to decline starting the beginning of the US trading session on Monday, affected by the rise of the US dollar after changing its direction due to the markets’ focus on the current events in China.Gold futures fell to $ 1740 per ounce, versus the previous closing at $ …
Read More »Explainer: All you need to know about oil ‘Contango’
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 …
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