Subdued Movement Overview:Oil prices displayed a mixed performance on Friday as market participants weighed expectations of slowing demand against hopes for potential interest rate cuts in the United States. Brent crude futures experienced a marginal decline, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures saw marginal gains. Price Dynamics:Brent crude futures …
Read More »Crude oil hits multi-week high before declining on supply surge
Wednesday witnessed a decrease in crude oil price following an earlier surge. US Crude stocks are still rising more quickly than the markets had predicted. Barrell prices are floored by geopolitical headlines. Early on Wednesday, WTI crude oil touched new multi-week highs around $78.50, but US barrel counts revealed an …
Read More »Oil Prices Rise Amid Stable US Production Outlook
Steady US Production Forecasts Boost Oil Market Confidence Oil prices saw a modest uptick on Wednesday, fueled by optimistic projections regarding the stability of US oil production growth over the coming years. This positive outlook has helped alleviate concerns surrounding potential oversupply in the market, providing some relief to investors …
Read More »WTI surges amid output adjustment, softer dollar
The US crude oil benchmark, WTI, rose 0.87% to $73.51, driven by a weaker US Dollar and lower oil output forecasts. The Fed’s cautious interest rate outlook, with Loretta Mester highlighting a data-driven approach, has influenced market sentiment. The US Energy Department’s report lowering oil output and the Fed’s cautious …
Read More »Oil climbs as traders digest geopolitical developments
Oil prices climbed by nearly a dollar per barrel on Monday, on concerns that Middle Eastern tensions and Russia’s escalating invasion of Ukraine could limit world supplies.Brent crude prices closed at $78.22 per barrel, up 66 cents (0.9%), while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures settled at $72.78 per barrel, …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, Jan. 29
A second strong session for the US dollar placed more pressure on the riskier assets, pushing the EUR/USD to the sub-1.0800 level and the USD Index to flirt with the upper end of the current range amid the development of usual pre-FOMC caution.Ahead of the FOMC meeting and the release …
Read More »Noor Capital | Interview with Mohammad Hashad on Dubai TV – January 22, 2024
Noor Capital | Interview with Mohammad Hashad on Dubai TV – January 22, 2024Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital, and member of the US Association of Technical Analysts, commented on the key developments across markets and the performance of the most important assets, in an interview …
Read More »Gold price climbs on high safe haven demand
As of this writing, the price of gold has increased by +0.85 to around $2023 per ounce, indicating that investors are still waiting for more information regarding the US Federal Reserve’s future course for interest rates.High demand for safe haven assets during the Middle East crisis has helped gold. It …
Read More »Oil rises in light of the escalation of conflict in the Middle East and tankers diverting their course
Oil prices experienced a slight uptick on Tuesday, driven by escalating conflict in the Middle East. Ship tracking data indicated an increased number of tankers diverting away from the Red Sea following attacks by Yemen’s Houthi movement in the region. Brent crude futures saw a rise of 12 cents, approximately …
Read More »Gold surges above $2050 amid continued geopolitical tensions
Gold price surged due to geopolitical risks in the Middle East. Market expectations of Fed rate cuts in 2024 have boosted Gold’s appeal against a weakening Dollar. The ongoing geopolitical tensions increased risk aversion, with the US and UK retaliating against Iran-backed groups. The US Fed’s increasing odds of cutting …
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