There are a number of reasons why the price of oil should be anticipated to rise, including constant official announcements about Saudi supply reductions, US economic growth that has surpassed forecasts, and fewer Americans filing jobless claims despite moderate jobs growth, among others.Although weekly petroleum data from the US government …
Read More »How Have Treasury Yields Reacted to BoJ’s Tweak?
On Friday, as markets processed the Bank of Japan’s decision to alter its ultra-loose monetary policy as well as data showing a continuing reduction in annual US inflation, global shares surged and US Treasury yields decreased.The Bank of Japan modified its yield curve control strategy on Friday by offering to …
Read More »Oil is heading to its highest level in more than 3 months with focus on tight supply
Oil prices rose 1 percent on Thursday, to compensate for the losses of the previous session, after overshadowing concerns about the economic slowdown, and expectations of an increase in Chinese demand. And by 0522 GMT, Brent crude futures rose 72 cents, or 0.9 percent, to $ 83.64 a barrel. US …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session – July 26
Crude oil pulled back from monthly highs, falling less than 1%, with the WTI ending around $79.00. Gold rose after the FOMC meeting but failed to consolidate above $1,975. Silver also climbed but pulled back after testing levels above $25.00. Market participants will continue to digest the FOMC meeting during …
Read More »Oil is falling due to the increase in US crude stocks
Oil prices fell on Wednesday, retreating from their highest levels in three months the day before, after industry data showed a rise in US crude stocks, but signs of shrinking global supplies and hopes for a stimulus in China limited losses. Brent crude futures fell 32 cents, or 0.4 percent, …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session – July 25
Wall Street saw another successful trading day with the Dow Jones climbing by 0.08% and the Nasdaq increasing by 0.61%. The positive tone prevailed ahead of key events for markets, supported by hopes of more stimulus from China and for the near end of the tightening cycle from central banks. …
Read More »USD/CAD strengthens ahead of FOMC decision
Crude Oil prices are undermining the Loonie and USD, with the USD/CAD pair experiencing a mixed trend. The commodity-linked Loonie is undercut as Crude Oil prices continue to rise to almost a three-month high.The US dollar has stalled its recovery move from the lowest level since April 2022, with profit-taking …
Read More »Oil rises amid tight supplies and China’s pledge to support its economy
Oil prices rose on Tuesday, extending the gains made in the previous session, as signs of declining supplies and the Chinese authorities’ pledge to support the world’s second largest economy lifted sentiment. Brent crude futures rose seven cents to $82.81 a barrel at 00:07 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate …
Read More »Oil is falling ahead of decisions on raising interest rates in the US and European Central Banks
Oil prices fell on Monday as investors awaited further rate hikes from the US and European central banks, while tight supply and hopes for Chinese stimulus kept Brent crude at $80 a barrel. By 0045 GMT, Brent crude futures were down 41 cents, or 0.5 percent, at $80.66 a barrel. …
Read More »Oil surges ahead of the weekend on supply concerns
WTI soared on Friday, posting a fourth straight weekly increase as it reached the 200-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) at $76.82. With a 1.89% weekly gain, WTI crude oil also increased by more than 1% near $76.80.On Friday, oil prices increased by more than $1 a barrel, supported by mounting …
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