Even with the imminent threat of new tariffs that has taken center stage for Canada, China and even the US allies in the Eurozone, the stock market has not yet seen significant volatility. There is likely still some hope that extreme measures like a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico …
Read More »Gold Prices Gain as Dollar Weakens, Traders Eye Trump’s Policies
Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Tuesday, bolstered by a weaker U.S. dollar, as market participants turned their focus to policy uncertainties stemming from U.S. President Donald Trump’s inauguration. Gold Shines as a Safe Haven Amid Policy Uncertainty Spot gold rose 0.3% to $2,727.39 per ounce, while February …
Read More »Oil Prices Dip Amid Mixed Sentiment Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration
Oil prices started the week slightly lower, as markets balanced optimism over tighter supplies against cautious anticipation of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s policy announcements. Price Movements Brent crude futures for March delivery fell 0.2% to $80.61 a barrel. WTI crude futures dipped 0.1% to $77.31 a barrel.This decline follows four …
Read More »Gold Steadies Near One-Month High Amid Rate Uncertainty and Trump Policies
Gold prices hovered near a one-month high during Asian trading hours on Friday, driven by investor uncertainty over U.S. interest rate policy and the incoming administration of President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, industrial metals like copper gained ground, buoyed by robust economic data from China. Gold Gains on Dollar Weakness and …
Read More »Oil Prices Dragged Almost 3% Lower By US Draw, Red Sea Calm, Sanctions
Oil prices experienced a slight decline, driven by a convergence of factors. A potential ceasefire agreement in the Red Sea, aimed at halting Houthi attacks on shipping, has eased maritime security concerns and reduced geopolitical risk premiums. This development, coupled with a recent agreement between Israel and Hamas to end …
Read More »Canadian Dollar Stumbles as Data Doldrums Persist
The Canadian Dollar weakened against the US Dollar on Thursday, extending its recent consolidation phase. A lack of significant economic data releases from Canada left the Loonie vulnerable to market shifts.USD/CAD traded near multi-year highs, hovering around the 1.4400 level. While US Retail Sales and Initial Jobless Claims showed some …
Read More »Oil Prices Rise Amid Supply Concerns and Stronger Demand Outlook
Oil prices extended their gains for a second consecutive session on Thursday, bolstered by concerns over potential supply disruptions due to expanded U.S. sanctions on Russia, a sharper-than-expected drop in U.S. crude inventories, and signs of improving global demand. Price Movements Brent Crude: Increased by 23 cents (0.3%) to $82.26 …
Read More »Gold Prices Hold Steady Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data as Dollar Weakens Slightly
Gold prices remained relatively unchanged in early Wednesday trading, as investors exercised caution ahead of key U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. A slight decline in the U.S. dollar provided modest support to the precious metal, while concerns over Federal Reserve rate policies kept gold rangebound. Key Highlights Gold Performance: …
Read More »Oil Sees Mixed Signals as US Demand Forecast Meets Russian Sanctions
Oil prices experienced a modest decline on Tuesday after the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) released its forecast for steady US oil demand in 2025 and 2026. This downward trend, however, was partially offset by the recent US sanctions imposed on Russian oil exports to major buyers like India and …
Read More »Oil Prices Steady Amid Weekly Gains, Weather, and Stimulus Expectations
Oil prices remained stable on Friday, with both Brent crude and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) poised for significant weekly gains. This momentum follows Thursday’s close, which marked the highest levels in over two months for both benchmarks, supported by colder weather in Europe and the U.S., as well as …
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